Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs MusicBee Remote

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

MusicBee Remote

Control your MusicBee player remotely from your iOS device. Manage playback, view track information, access your library, and even edit metadata. Offers a premium subscription for enhanced features and an ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Playback controls
  • Now playing artwork and info
  • Lyrics support
  • Rate songs
  • Edit upcoming tracks
  • Browse library
  • Edit metadata tags
Features
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MusicBee Remote application allows you to control MusicBee player using your iOS device. Application requires MusicBee Remote plugin to be installed on PC. You can download latest version for free at https://getmusicbee.com/addons/plugins/199/musicbee-remote-for-ios/ Plugin requires MusicBee v.3.0 or higher. Player can be downloaded at https://getmusicbee.com/downloads/ MAIN FEATURES: ◉ Playback controls (play, pause, next, previous, volume change, shuffle, repeat, playback progress) ◉ Now Playing track artwork and info ◉ Lyrics support ◉ Rate song with stars or Last.fm love ◉ View and edit Upcoming Tracks list ◉ Browse Artists, Albums, Genres or Songs from library ◉ Enqueue or play the tracks from library ◉ Browse and play existing playlists PREMIUM FEATURES: ◉ Control playback from device lock screen ◉ View detailed information about Now Playing track ◉ Edit metadata tags for current track ◉ Customize app accent colors ◉ No ads ◉ Premium support LEGAL: Terms of Use: http://topdan.iblogger.org/legal/terms-of-use/ Privacy Policy: http://topdan.iblogger.org/legal/privacy-policy/ SUBSCRIPTION DETAILS: • Premium subscription provides additional in-app functionality and benefits. • Once the subscription with a trial, if offered, is activated, you can use it for 7 days for free and cancel at any time. • Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period. • Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription.

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
MusicBee Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audirvāna Remote at 4.6 against MusicBee Remote's 3.7. Audirvāna Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and ads (none vs shown). MusicBee Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price and device support 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. MusicBee Remote sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $1.49 per month. Audirvāna Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audirvāna Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 858 ratings behind it against 42, 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 54% of MusicBee Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, MusicBee Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Audirvāna Remote versus MusicBee Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemoteMusicBee Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (858 ratings) — better3.7 (42 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better54.2% of reviews
Number of ratings858 — better42
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB19 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudirvanaDaniil Zubach

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

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

MusicBee Remote

All ratings42 ratings
Positive61.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative23.8%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive54.2%
Neutral18.8%
Negative27.1%

User reviews

Audirvāna Remote

From 858 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

MusicBee Remote

From 42 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for iPhone
  • 👍 Works well for PC
  • 👍 Clean and responsive interface
  • 👍 Excellent interface
  • 👍 Really convenient

Room to improve

  • 💰 Greedy pricing model
  • 💰 Subscription required
  • 💰 High one-off payment
  • 💰 Ads present
  • 💰 Expensive premium version

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

MusicBee Remote

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • Fails to connect to network
  • Connection failed
  • Display still shows old artist/title
  • App crashes randomly
  • Keeps telling me connection unsuccessful
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  • Subscription not working

Requested features

18 requests
  • Option to switch audio output to phone
  • Ability to browse specific folders
  • Support for more than one subfolder level for playlists
  • Ability to stream to smart speakers
  • Option to start AutoDJ based on song choice
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  • Right-click option to clear playlist and start AutoDJ
  • Support for adding a song to a playlist
  • UI improvements (e.g., bottom tab navigation)
  • Apple TV version for displaying album art
  • iPad landscape mode support
  • Ability to search by composer
  • Editability of ratings
  • Full standalone app functionality
  • More features in the future
  • Better controls for the player
  • View of entire recording/disc playing with complete track info
  • Option to choose artist and album
  • Display album image in library

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

MusicBee Remote

Subscriptions2
  • Premium Subscription$1.491 Month
  • Premium Subscription7 Days trial$14.991 Year
One-time4
  • Disable Ads$0.99
  • Access to Lock Screen Controls$0.99
  • Detailed Track Information$0.99
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  • Lifetime Premium$34.99

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MusicBee Remote free?
MusicBee Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or MusicBee Remote?
Audirvāna Remote is rated higher. Audirvāna Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 858 ratings, while MusicBee Remote averages 3.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Audirvāna Remote or MusicBee Remote have ads?
MusicBee Remote shows ads; Audirvāna Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or MusicBee Remote?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and MusicBee Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on October 29, 2026 and MusicBee Remote on October 24, 2026.

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