Streamer apps critical

I have used the Innuos Sense app since it was first released, and it is the best streamer software available that balances sound quality with ease of use. Innuos upgrades Sense frequently and adds features that have been requested by users, while continuing to emphasize optimization of sound quality. Roon may have a more comprehensive set of music management features, but it uses more computer resources to accomplish that task and tries too hard to be "do everything" software that is not optimized for any single hardware system.  

The cost of Roon is high as are the hardware requirements. I'm a chemistry not an IT pro. I don't want to deal with Roon, nor does it seem to play nice with everything. The mfg will spend like crazy on milled aluminum  chassis an 10 inch LcdScreens but won't spend the money on software 

Eversolo App isn't bad but their support is non existent.  If a FW updates is bad there is no recourse other than rolling back FW which is a pain and then turning off auto update.   Now you are stuck at that level until there is a fix.  6 months with no resolve is absolutely unacceptable 

Aurender is the other end of the spectrum all together.  Almost concierge level support.   Auralic and Innuos also have real support , not a forum of enthusiasts for help.  

Agree that’s been my experience.  I was staying with my Node because of the BluOs operating system which worked for me streaming Qobuz with my iPad.  I didn’t like Roon or some other ops I tried even though the streamer was better.  I found the Innuos Sense app worked for me and the Zen Mk3 with my DAC sounded better.  Ease of use is key for me.  I suggest to my friends to find a streaming service and ops that works for them when they start streaming.  

+1 Aurender conductor app. Excellent!
Because of the amount of information provided, works best with a pad vs a phone. Repurposed an old iPad mini for exclusive use with my Aurender running Qobuz. 
Moved from blueOS to conductor with skipping a beat. Both great apps.