Comparison

Audirvāna Remote vs Pine Player 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

Pine Player Remote

Control your Mac's music playback remotely. This app allows you to manage your music list and playback without needing to be at your computer, offering a convenient way to enjoy your tunes from a distance.

Highlights
  • Remote music playback control
  • Manage music lists
  • Convenient music enjoyment
  • Works with Pine Player Pro
Features
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Pine Player Remote — All-in-One Hi-Fi Music Player Pine Player Remote combines high-resolution and DSD playback, powerful EQ/DSP, DLNA network audio, CarPlay, NAS and cloud streaming, download management, and Pine Player desktop remote control in one Hi-Fi music player. High-Resolution Audio Play music from iPhone, iPad, external USB/SD storage, and the Files app. Supports drag & drop, Open in Pine Player, background and Lock Screen playback, Dynamic Island, Bluetooth, and AVRCP controls. Supports MP3, FLAC, M4A/AAC/ALAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, Opus, WavPack, APE, MPC, TTA, WMA, CAF, AC3, DTS, DSF, DFF, DST, and more. DSD & DoP Play DSF/DFF with DSD over PCM (DoP), DST-compressed DFF decoding, and Pine .dst support. DSD-aware sample-rate configuration and high-quality upsampling are also available. EQ & DSP Fine-tune your sound with a 12-band EQ, Pre Gain, Bass Gain/Frequency, adjustable Q values, and real-time L/R level meters. Choose from built-in and Extreme presets or create, save, and export your own EQ settings. DLNA, AirPlay 2 & Chromecast Automatically discover DLNA servers and renderers. Browse, search, stream, and download music from DLNA libraries, or cast local/DLNA music to a renderer with playback, seeking, and volume control. The built-in DLNA server can share music from your device. Output options include AirPlay 2, Chromecast/Google Cast, DLNA renderers, and Pine Player desktop. Apple Music Browse, search, and play your Apple Music library and playlists. CUE Support Open CUE files like folders and play or seek individual tracks. Local, SMB, FTP, and SFTP CUE files are supported. NAS & Cloud Streaming Access music from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, HTTPS links, DLNA, SMB/Samba, FTP, SFTP/SSH, and Pine Player desktop. Browse network folders, stream directly, and automatically reconnect interrupted sessions. Download Management Download individual files or folders with multi-selection, batch downloads, progress tracking, cancellation, retry, and resume. Download queues are restored after relaunching the app. Playlists & Smooth Transitions Manage the current queue, recently played tracks, favorites, and custom playlists. Enjoy shuffle, repeat, gapless playback, and adjustable 0–10 second crossfades. Pine Player Desktop Remote Automatically discover Pine Player on the same network and remotely control playback, seeking, playback modes, playlists, and EQ presets. Also includes LRC lyrics, album artwork, music search, detailed audio format information, a mini player, haptic feedback, Dark Mode, and portrait/landscape support. Your music, wherever it lives. Your sound, on the device you choose. Pine Player Neo connects local music and network audio in one Hi-Fi experience.

Screenshots

Audirvāna Remote4 screens
Pine Player Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Audirvāna Remote at 85% against Pine Player Remote's 0%. Audirvāna Remote also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (848 vs 4). Pine Player Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). 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 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audirvāna Remote has 848 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Pine Player Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, Pine Player Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audirvāna Remote versus Pine Player Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudirvāna RemotePine Player Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (848 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews84.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings848 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size28 MB56 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperAudirvanaSiseong Ahn

Customer experience

Audirvāna Remote

All ratings848 ratings
Positive93.0%
Neutral2.5%
Negative4.5%
Written reviews865 reviews
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.7%
Negative10.5%

Pine Player Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

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

Pine Player Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audirvāna Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Pine Player Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audirvāna Remote free?
Audirvāna Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pine Player Remote free?
Pine Player Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audirvāna Remote or Pine Player Remote?
Audirvāna Remote is rated higher. Audirvāna Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 848 ratings, while Pine Player Remote averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do Audirvāna Remote or Pine Player Remote have ads?
Neither Audirvāna Remote nor Pine Player Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audirvāna Remote or Pine Player Remote?
Audirvāna Remote ships an update every 6 weeks, and Pine Player Remote fortnightly. Most recently, Audirvāna Remote was updated on September 26, 2026 and Pine Player Remote on September 17, 2026.

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