Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs Volumio

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 a computer from your mobile device. Browse albums, playlists, and streaming services, and manage audio output and settings remotely. Enjoy a seamless high-fidelity audio experience without leaving your couch.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Audirvāna software
  • Browse music libraries and streaming services
  • Create and manage playlists
  • Select audio output device
  • Adjust volume and settings remotely
  • Seamless integration with music playback
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

Volumio

Access your entire music library and settings in one place. Browse, search, and play from local files and streaming services. Control music playback across multiple rooms and personalize your listening experience.

Highlights
  • Unified music access
  • Favorites and personalized listening
  • Multi-room audio control
  • Streaming service integration
  • Easy setup and growth
  • AI-powered search (Premium)
Features
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ALL YOUR MUSIC. ONE APP. With the Volumio App you’ll access your entire music ecosystem and settings in one place — so you can master your listening experience with ease. ONE TAP TO ACCESS YOUR FAVORITES The home screen gives you immediate access to your favourite tracks, newly added music and controls. Jump back to what you were listening to, explore new music and fill your home with sound. STREAMING MADE SIMPLE Browse, search and play from your local collection and from your favourite streaming services — all within one app. No need to switch between multiple apps. CONTROL EVERY ROOM IN YOUR HOME Play different music in each room, or the same everywhere. With the Volumio App you can control all your Volumio devices from any room in your home. PERSONALISED LISTENING Save artists, albums, playlists and stations to your Volumio Favorites. Optimise your system for your space. Adjust settings to match your taste and listening environment. EASY SETUP & GROWTH Volumio software detects your hardware and gets you listening quickly. Whether you're using a Raspberry Pi, PC, streamer or other device — set up in minutes and grow into a full multi-room system. EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF VOLUMIO Upgrade to Volumio Premium to unlock advanced features: multi-room sync, native streaming integrations (TIDAL, Qobuz), AI-powered search and remote access.

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
Volumio4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audirvāna Remote and Volumio both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 85% of Audirvāna Remote's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's. Audirvāna Remote also leads on monetization model (free vs freemium) and ratings volume (865 vs 147). Volumio's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audirvāna Remote against 4.6 for Volumio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 865 ratings behind it against 147, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 85% of Audirvāna Remote's written reviews are positive against 34% of Volumio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Volumio every 9 days. Both last shipped on November 11, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audirvāna Remote versus Volumio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemoteVolumio
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (865 ratings)4.6 (147 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better34.1% of reviews
Number of ratings865 — better147
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB69 MB
Age rating12+17+
DeveloperAudirvanaVolumio Srl

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

All ratings865 ratings
Positive93.2%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews874 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative10.5%

Volumio

All ratings147 ratings
Positive92.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative6.1%
Written reviews208 reviews
Positive34.1%
Neutral9.1%
Negative56.7%

User reviews

Audirvāna Remote

From 865 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Lightning-fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great user interface and visuals
  • 🎶 Excellent sound quality
  • 📚 Seamless integration with music libraries and streaming services
  • 🔍 Intuitive and easy to navigate

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional connection issues and crashes
  • 🔍 Difficult to browse large music libraries
  • 🔧 Setup can be tricky for some users
  • 💰 Expensive subscription cost

Volumio

From 147 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Convenient remote control
  • 🚀 Fast connection to Volumio instances
  • 💡 Integrated with Qobuz and other services
  • 👍 Elegant and user-friendly interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent disconnections and crashes
  • 🐛 Buggy behavior, especially when switching apps
  • 🐛 Unreliable device discovery and connection
  • 🐛 Slow performance and lagging issues

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

Volumio

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App freezes or goes into a white screen
  • Loses connection to Volumio devices
  • Fails to find or connect to Volumio devices
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between apps

Requested features

4 requests
  • Alphabetical jump menu for large music collections
  • Automatic music library updates
  • Ability to create playlists and manage music
  • Equalizer and advanced audio controls

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Volumio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Volumio free?
Volumio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or Volumio?
Audirvāna Remote and Volumio are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 865 and 147 ratings respectively.
Do Audirvāna Remote or Volumio have ads?
Neither Audirvāna Remote nor Volumio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or Volumio?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Volumio every 9 days. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on November 11, 2026 and Volumio on November 11, 2026.

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