Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs Mark Levinson Control

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

Head to head
About

Audirvāna Remote

Control your music playback on your computer from your mobile device. Access your entire music library, create playlists, and adjust audio settings remotely for a seamless high-fidelity listening experience at home.

Highlights
  • Browse music libraries
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Select audio output device
  • Adjust volume
  • Access settings
  • Control HD streaming services
Features
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Audirvāna Remote App allows you to control the Audirvāna software running on your computer from your mobile device and enjoy your music more freely at home. Your albums, playlists, artists and HD streaming services are all accessible from the Audirvāna Remote, and the software running on your computer still guarantees optimal audio playback. - Browse all music libraries accessible from the application. - Create, rename and reorganize your playlists - Choose the output audio device and precisely adjust the volume - Check and adjust all your settings To use Audirvāna Remote: - Open Audirvāna on your Mac or PC and install Audirvāna Remote on your iPhone or iPad - Connect your computer and your phone or tablet to the same wifi network. - Select your computer from the Remote app, and enter the code displayed on the screen. - Enjoy the Audirvāna experience without moving from your couch. Audirvāna is a software for macOS or Windows 10/11 that accepts all audio formats and makes music a priority on your computer to make it a true high-fidelity audio source.

About

Mark Levinson Control

This app provides comprehensive control for a specific audio player, allowing users to manage source selection, volume, and detailed audio settings. Stream music from various sources, tune into internet radio, and access podcasts wirelessly from your iOS device.

Highlights
  • Source selection control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Audio parameter configuration
  • Network settings
  • Music streaming
  • Internet radio access
  • Podcast listening
Features
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The Mark Levinson № 519 app is the universal remote control for the № 519 audio player. Control source selection, volume, configure all of the settings including network and detailed audio parameters. Access, stream, and listen to any song, from anywhere – streaming music services, shared music library, or anywhere else your music is stored. Tune in to Internet radio stations and podcasts aired from anywhere in the world. And do it all wirelessly, right from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch.

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
Mark Levinson Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audirvāna Remote at 4.6 against Mark Levinson Control's 2.8. Audirvāna Remote also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (862 vs 6). Mark Levinson Control's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Audirvāna Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 862 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 85% of Audirvāna Remote's written reviews are positive against 67% of Mark Levinson Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Mark Levinson Control every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audirvāna Remote versus Mark Levinson Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemoteMark Levinson Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (862 ratings) — better2.8 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings862 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB7 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudirvanaHARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

All ratings856 ratings
Positive93.1%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews869 reviews
Positive84.6%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.6%

Mark Levinson Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Bugs and requests

Audirvāna Remote

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Remote app sometimes fails to connect to the desktop app
  • Album art not displaying correctly in certain cases
  • Playlist playback issues and desynchronization

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for more music streaming services
  • Improve playlist management and creation
  • Provide more customization options
  • Implement a volume control feature in the remote app

Mark Levinson Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Mark Levinson Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mark Levinson Control free?
Mark Levinson Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or Mark Levinson Control?
Audirvāna Remote is rated higher. Audirvāna Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 862 ratings, while Mark Levinson Control averages 2.8 from 6 ratings.
Do Audirvāna Remote or Mark Levinson Control have ads?
Neither Audirvāna Remote nor Mark Levinson Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or Mark Levinson Control?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mark Levinson Control every 21 months. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mark Levinson Control on November 2, 2026.

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