# iControlAV5 — user reviews > 210 indexed App Store user reviews of iControlAV5 by 11 Trading Company LLC, rated 2.20/5 from 258 ratings. - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534/reviews - App overview in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icontrolav5/id821308534.md - Rating breakdown: 5★ 42 · 4★ 31 · 3★ 14 · 2★ 25 · 1★ 146 ## What do users think of iControlAV5? Overall sentiment: negative **Pros** - 📱 Convenient app control - 🎛️ Extensive receiver settings - 🔊 Excellent sound quality control - ⚙️ Customizable input names **Cons** - 🔌 Connectivity issues - 🔍 Difficult to find/connect receiver - 🤯 Buggy and crashes frequently - 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance - 🚫 Lack of updates and support **Commonly reported bugs** - App crashes on startup - Unable to connect to receiver - Settings reset unexpectedly - Compatibility issues with iOS updates **Most requested features** - Add speaker A/B selection - Improve network stability - Streamline user interface - Expand compatibility with older models ## Newest reviews (14 of 210) ### 4/5 — I don’t like it *2025-01-17, version 4.4.0* Got B47110 error and fixed it by turning on “Incoming ping” in my routers firewall settings Jan 2025 ### 2/5 — Basic but big issues *2024-12-03, version 4.4.0* Works for regular stuff, but going in settings (actually on inputs what’s separate) to set password is a mess! So absolutely no protection, anybody can play on your online receiver if they know few things! Can set password and after a while disappeared, just junk! Also will show up also like ip address… Sometimes is impossible to find the sc97 in your network, when showing it’s connected to your wifi…frustrating! ### 4/5 — Newer is not always better! *2024-05-24* Since I recently purchased the sc-LX801 and I also have models:elite sc-95, sc-1223, vsx-824. They all work fine, but newer unit app has taken a step back from the sc-9x from last year. Ok, the list: no longer av scaler, just audio, the video is done all on auto. The eco modes are gone, no monitor status, mcacc color graphics no longer exist and vtuner was easier to use with better graphics and an expandable menu than tunein. There are a few more things I can't recall at this moment, but overall the app works! Supplemental: Please update for the older receivers that are still work must finish but the apps now unstable! ### 3/5 — Pioneer VSX-830 *2024-03-11, version 4.4.0* I have a 2015 Pioneer VSX-830, and there some days were it dose not want to Connect, to the app and the some days that it will it is a good app if you don’t wanna go back and forth for the remote ### 1/5 — Error code B57113 *2024-01-31, version 4.4.0* Nobody updates the app anymore! Too bad it used to be good…I had it for one evening. In the morning I got the error code. Dont bother! Programmed obsolescence for you!😔😠 ### 1/5 — App just instantly crashes *2024-01-12, version 4.4.0* Was working fine, until recently, soon as it sees the receiver, app just crashes. ### 1/5 — App doesn’t open *2024-01-10, version 4.4.0* The app won’t even open anymore. I don’t know why Apple doesn’t make developers remove apps that don’t work. I deleted the app and reloaded it. It still won’t open. ### 4/5 — Using with Pioneer Elite SC-91 AVR *2023-12-26, version 4.4.0* Purchased SC-91 in 3/2016. Yes, an older generation AVR. But, this iOS app (even though Pioneer no longer updates) continues providing iPhone (13 mini), basic audio volume controls & peripheral selection, from my couch as an iPhone alternative to the SC-91’s remote, which I also use. (SC-91’s network setup is set to DHCP & accommodates sending updated, IP address to my modem-switch LAN network when I’ve made modem-switch changes. This iOS app has recognized new IPs & has seamlessly kept the iOS app connected for SC-91 control.) My AppleTV 4K22 provides video & audio throughput via HDMI connection to the SC-91 AVR. My other HDMI connected peripherals (DVD, Blu-Ray, etc.) can also be selected through this iOS app. And, SC-91’s HDMI connect is enabling the HD video to my LG HDTV (principally setup as a monitor) while also enabling audio controls being sent to external, surround speakers. I give this legacy app 4 stars simply because, albeit with limitations, but when the AVR’s network setting is correctly setup, the iOS app remains functional. I’ll add that the iPad version 4.4.0 works equally as well, but with larger screen. (iPad Pro 11” 4th gen. WiFi) All devices updated with their respective OS. (Reviewed 12/26/23) ### 2/5 — Stopped working with iOS17.1 onwards:( *2023-12-10, version 4.4.0* This app does not work with new IOS updates.. pretty disappointed!! ### 1/5 — Please fix it *2023-10-14, version 4.4.0* I love pioneer. I’ve had pioneer amps for years. I just wish this seemingly basic thing would work. Why can the app never find / connect to the amp? Why can my Spotify never find my amp? What is the problem with pioneer and networks? ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-07-24, version 4.4.0* This app worked very good for a long time, but from a time I does not work. You open the app y closes by it self, you cannot even select o do a thing. Pioneer, when are you going to fix this???? I know you have new products, but do you think we will purchase more of your products if you do not up date and make them useless? WAKE UP ### 2/5 — App Not working on iPad or iPhone *2023-02-16, version 4.4.0* App use to work great on Apple products. Now not working. App try’s to open when selecting device then closes. ### 1/5 — Trash *2023-02-13, version 4.4.0* Totally unreliable on my Pioneer VSX- 45. The low quality speaks to the king of company 11 Trading Company is. There has been no update for over 5 years. The router sees the Pioneer receiver but the app can not connect to it. If I reset the receiver (absolutely essential every time but only lasts for a few hours) the app suddenly connects to the wifi and is very usefully. The next is a whole game and the app will not see the receiver or connect to the wifi despite being listed on the network as active. My receiver is wires directly to an access pt. ### 1/5 — Does not work *2023-01-16, version 4.4.0* This app worked very good for a long time, but from a time I does not work. You open the app y closes by it self, you cannot even select o do a thing. Pioneer, when are you going to fix this???? I know you have new products, but do you think we will purchase more of your products if you do not up date and make them useless? WAKE UP ## Most critical reviews (10 lowest-rated) ### 1/5 — buggy and constant fail *2025-11-05, version 4.4.0* Oct 2025, very last day, they made sure to wreck/end any ability to control the Pioneer of mine. The app worked the day before ON ALL THE MACHINES I installed this app on. Then on the last day, NONE of them worked... didnt see the amp. All the Airplay and BT wireless features work still, but refuses to show the amp on the same network now. Sick fail ### 1/5 — so, DEAD ENDED IN 2025? *2025-11-03, version 4.4.0* Yup. On a couple machines that worked this app fine just days ago. Deleted app, rebooted, tried diff freq. on my wireless, NONE REACH IT NOW. yes yes yes did all the typical “do this” garbage and none “sees” the pioneer now, DO NOT WASTE MY TIME BLAMING ME like is usual of trolls and “companies”, Pioneer doesn’t support this app for ages and officially wants it dead, same way they torched Internet Radio sections my model has, several years ago Won’t waste time typing my model, I bet this touchy app FAILED EVERYONE ELSE TOO on Oct 30, 2025. Too bad zero stars not eligible, its always been a PITA but is now Totally a PITA. ### 1/5 — What about VSX 8080 *2025-11-02, version 4.4.0* I’ve used the AV app for years and it was awesome, but now the original app is no longer supported by Apple and the new app does not support older pioneer kit which still is awesome and still working. Sort it out pioneer. This worked perfectly before ### 1/5 — Basic but big issues *2025-09-29, version 4.4.0* Works for regular stuff, but going in settings (actually on inputs what’s separate) to set password is a mess! So absolutely no protection, anybody can play on your online receiver if they know few things! Can set password and after a while disappeared, just junk! Also will show up also like ip address… Sometimes is impossible to find the sc97 in your network, when showing it’s connected to your wifi…frustrating! 9.29.25 after last update the app crashes right away…just junk! ### 1/5 — Horrible *2025-07-16, version 4.4.0* If you need to use this app, you’re not going to be happy about it. ### 1/5 — No more Pandora *2024-11-28, version 4.4.0* Apparently the app no longer supports Pandora. ### 1/5 — App does not work *2024-05-09, version 4.4.0* Will not connect after latest iOS update. Please update this app ASAP. ### 1/5 — Mr *2024-02-24, version 4.4.0* Waste of time! No updates! ### 1/5 — PLEASE UPDATE FOR iPHONE *2024-02-12, version 4.4.0* This app worked great but no longer works for iPhone ### 1/5 — Does not work *2024-02-08, version 4.4.0* Will not connect to network. Not even if you manually enter the IP Address. ## Most praised reviews (10 highest-rated) ### 5/5 — 2026, Still works for me *2026-02-06, version 4.4.0* Not sure how I'm lucking out but it works for me thankfully. I did do a factory reset on the receiver and a full setup. I can also connect through the IP address on my browser when on the same network ### 5/5 — Just what I needed *2024-10-12, version 4.4.0* This thing is absolutely what I needed. My AV receiver is a SC-1522 and it is tucked away behind my TV. The AV/remote uses IR, and with the TV in the way it is impossible to control the volume without standing in direct line of sight of the receiver. With this app, I can control the volume (and other features I haven’t yet explored) via WiFi instead of infrared. ### 5/5 — It’s back to 5 stars *2023-06-23* I had just given up and given this a 1 star rating. My most sincere apologies! My problem was that router switched my iPad to a different band than the Pioneer SC87 was on. I manually disabled the second band on my iPad and all is well again. Yes, it’s time for an update with most routers now automatically switching as they want to but I’m thrilled I got my audio going again. I had not used the system in a while and switched to the convenience of a stereo-pair of HomePods. They sound good, but WOW, they pale in comparison to the SC87 and a full atmos set of KEF’s. ### 5/5 — Fantastic app *2023-02-15, version 4.4.0* Shame the controller didn’t last long. This is great and makes it easy to change settings on the amp and rename the inputs. ### 5/5 — 5 stars *2023-02-09, version 4.4.0* Does everything what I needed it to do. Very convenient. ### 5/5 — Full control in a great package *2023-01-06, version 4.4.0* This app has the wildest, most late 90s anesthetic I've seen in years. I love it. It's also quite powerful, if you can find the right setting. ### 5/5 — Thank you *2022-08-06, version 4.4.0* This app works great with my vsx-42 thank you for keeping this app alive ### 5/5 — Works well for me *2022-03-31* I’ve been using this app for the last couple years and it’s has worked great for basic functions like volume control and switching inputs. If that’s all you need with access from your phone (especially when you can’t find the remote or it’s too far away)… then this app will be just right for you. I have a Pioneer Elite SC-LX501. ### 5/5 — No1 AV app *2021-10-11, version 4.4.0* In comparison to all the apps available for AV receivers in the market, by far the pioneer one on iphone and ipad is still the best. The ipad one can do soo many things that I cannot expect from any other brand. ### 5/5 — Good *2021-07-25, version 4.4.0* This app gives me so many extra features on my vsx51 --- *Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-07-05.*