Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs Hark Stream

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

Hark Stream

This app enables compatible audio equipment to stream music directly from URLs. It supports devices with HEOS Built-in and select Yamaha models. A free version offers limited link playback, with a premium subscription unlocking unlimited streaming.

Highlights
  • Direct URL music streaming
  • HEOS Built-in device control
  • Yamaha CRX-N560 compatibility
  • Unlimited link playback (Premium)
  • Free trial period
  • Annual subscription option
Features
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The application allows compatible devices to independently play stream music via direct URL. It is designed to control audio equipment compatible with the HEOS built-in (Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, and HEOS), as well as Yamaha CRX-N560 (and similar devices with outdated firmware). NOTE Devices with HEOS Built-in currently only play direct music streaming links. Links to playlists (including PLS and M3U files) will not play. Yamaha devices do not play links like "HTTPS" - try changing the link from "https://" to "http://". FREE DOWNLOAD This application is available as a free download and allows you to control the playback of a limited number of saved music streaming links on compatible devices. To fully use the application, you need to purchase a renewable Premium Access subscription. Please note that if not canceled, the subscription will automatically renew. PREMIUM ACCESS SUBSCRIPTION Premium access allows you to play an unlimited number of saved music streaming links. You can purchase a Premium Access auto-renewing subscription through an in-app purchase. The annual subscription comes with a free trial period. Before purchasing a Premium Access subscription, make sure the application controls your equipment correctly. MORE INFORMATION Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula Privacy Policy: https://reco11.wixsite.com/cornercalc/policy ** Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology and HEOS are registered trademark of the respective brands and owners who reserves the right of ownership. They do not support, endorse or have been involved in the development of this application. No claim to any copyright, ownership or license to owners of the above brands intellectual property is made. **

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
Hark Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audirvāna Remote at 85% against Hark Stream's 33%. Audirvāna Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Hark Stream sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per year. 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 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 856 ratings behind it against 2, 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 33% of Hark Stream's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, Hark Stream monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Audirvāna Remote versus Hark Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemoteHark Stream
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (856 ratings) — better3.0 (2 ratings)
Positive reviews84.6% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings856 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB6 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudirvanaSergey Kirichenko

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

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

Hark Stream

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative66.7%

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

Hark Stream

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hark Stream

Subscriptions1
  • Annual Subscription7 Days trial$2.991 Year

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hark Stream free?
Hark Stream is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or Hark Stream?
Audirvāna Remote is rated higher. Audirvāna Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 856 ratings, while Hark Stream averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Audirvāna Remote or Hark Stream have ads?
Neither Audirvāna Remote nor Hark Stream shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or Hark Stream?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 5 weeks, and Hark Stream monthly. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on October 19, 2026 and Hark Stream on October 7, 2026.

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