Comparison

Onkyo Remote 3 vs Kaleidescape

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Onkyo Remote 3

Control compatible Onkyo network products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream audio, manage playback, and adjust settings with a streamlined interface. Enjoy enhanced home entertainment convenience.

Highlights
  • Audio streaming service operation
  • DLNA server audio control
  • General remote control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wireless music streaming from iPhone/iPod touch
  • FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback
  • Spotify Connect compatibility
Features
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This app works on iOS 12 or later. Please use the latest iOS. The Onkyo Remote3 Control App is the official Onkyo application for iPhone/iPod touch that lets you intuitively operate compatible Onkyo network products. A refreshed and streamlined user interface makes it easy to get more from your home entertainment experience. Available as a free download, the app is compatible with all network-capable Onkyo A/V products as well as selected network-ready products released during or after 2009. Note: Onkyo network components manufactured prior to 2009 will gain compatibility on a model-by-model basis. Functions Enabled by Onkyo Remote3 (1) Audio streaming services operation. Stations are touchscreen-selectable, with no need to view a TV display (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server. Your iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server (3) General remote control and playback functionality (4) Volume-control function (5) Information including station frequency displayed when listening to radio. (Note: available only on A/V products with a built-in radio tuner) (6) Stream music stored on iPhone/iPod touch wirelessly (selected models only) (7) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media function (selected models only) (8) Compatibility with Spotify Connect* (A/V network receivers released 2014 and after) *Availability depends on region Compatible iPhone/iPod touch Models iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6plus and iPod touch running iOS7.1 or later. Customer using iPhones or iPod that does not support iOS7.1 would not be able to apply this update. Compatible Onkyo Products - All Network A/V Receivers released during or after 2009** - T-4070 Network Tuner - CR-N755 Network Hi-Fi Mini System - TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver **2009 models are not compatible with stored music streaming on iPod touch or iPhone. Enjoy a new world of audio convenience with this free app.

About

Kaleidescape

This app allows owners of Kaleidescape systems to purchase movies, control their players remotely, and receive system updates and recommendations. Browse, search, and buy films from major studios, curated collections, and explore genres and cast information.

Highlights
  • Purchase movies for your system remotely
  • Intuitive in-app remote control
  • Browse, search, and view movie trailers
  • Explore curated film collections
  • View reviews and ratings
  • Receive system alerts and recommendations
Features
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IMPORTANT: This app is designed for owners of Kaleidescape systems. Learn more at kaleidescape.com. Kaleidescape, a leader in luxury home cinema, brings you the Kaleidescape App! With your iPhone or iPad, you can: • Purchase a movie for your Kaleidescape system, anywhere, anytime • Control your Kaleidescape player with an innovative and intuitive in-app remote • Receive timely information from Kaleidescape, such as a movie recommendation, or an alert that your home cinema system requires service Features: • Browse, search movies and view trailers from all the major motion picture studios • Peruse curated collections of films chosen by the movie experts at Kaleidescape • Explore genres, actors, and directors, and view reviews and ratings from trusted sources • When you are away from your home, use your iOS device to easily find and buy a movie that can be downloaded to your system and ready to watch when you get home • Control any Kaleidescape player in your home with the in-app remote • Be more connected with Kaleidescape through notification and feedback features All content featured is available for purchase on the Kaleidescape movie store. All copyrights, trademarks, and logos are property of their respective owners.

Screenshots

Onkyo Remote 34 screens
Kaleidescape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Kaleidescape at 4.4 against Onkyo Remote 3's 1.8. Kaleidescape also leads on review sentiment (57% vs 26%). Onkyo Remote 3's advantage is ratings volume (386 vs 42) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kaleidescape holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Remote 3 has 386 ratings behind it against 42, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Remote 3's written reviews are positive against 57% of Kaleidescape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Kaleidescape every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Onkyo Remote 3 versus Kaleidescape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo Remote 3Kaleidescape
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (386 ratings)4.4 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews57.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings386 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCKaleidescape, Inc.

Customer experience

Onkyo Remote 3

All ratings384 ratings
Positive17.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative62.3%

Kaleidescape

All ratings42 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral4.8%
Negative11.9%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%

Bugs and requests

Onkyo Remote 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 13/14 updates
  • Incompatible with newer devices
  • Streaming issues with protected content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zone 2 volume control
  • Shuffle playback option
  • Background app refresh
  • Apple Watch integration

Kaleidescape

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Remote 3

No in-app purchases

None

Kaleidescape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Remote 3 free?
Onkyo Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Kaleidescape free?
Kaleidescape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 3 or Kaleidescape?
Kaleidescape is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 3 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while Kaleidescape averages 4.4 from 42 ratings.
Do Onkyo Remote 3 or Kaleidescape have ads?
Neither Onkyo Remote 3 nor Kaleidescape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 3 or Kaleidescape?
Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Kaleidescape every 2 months. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Kaleidescape on November 6, 2026.

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