Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs Anthem Remote

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

Head to head
About

Onkyo Controller

Control compatible Onkyo network products with this official remote app. Stream music from various sources, manage playback, and operate connected home theater devices. Features automatic sound field correction for compatible products.

Highlights
  • Music playback from streaming services
  • Control music library and NAS drives
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Operate connected Blu-Ray players and TVs
  • Automatic sound field correction (Dirac Live)
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on compatible units remotely
Features
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Onkyo Controller is the official Onkyo remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Onkyo network products from their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. The intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it easy to get more from your AV home entertainment experience. Main functions that can be operated through this application. (1) Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. (2) Remote control functions - You can operate general control functions (play/stop, control the volume, select the input source, etc.) from your smartphone. (3) Operation of connected product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) - Lets you control a Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. (4) Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. (5) Audio/Video formats of input and output can also be checked. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Network AV Receivers/Network Audio Player/Home Theater/Wireless Speaker in April 2016 or later ■ Please note ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Onkyo Controller. ・Available Service depends on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

About

Anthem Remote

Control your compatible Anthem or Paradigm audio-visual receiver or amplifier wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Adjust volume, select inputs, manage settings, and even access room correction features from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device configuration
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection
  • Power management
  • Bass and treble adjustment
  • Menu navigation
  • Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control
Features
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The Anthem Remote App uses a Wi-Fi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem and Paradigm devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, auto mode, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control. Supported Devices: • Anthem AVM 60, 70, 90 • Anthem MRX 540, 740, 1140 • Anthem MRX 520, 720, 1120 • Anthem MRX 310, 510, 710 • Anthem MRX SLM • Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier, STR Preamplifier • Paradigm SVX-1202 Streaming Amplifier

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
Anthem Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Onkyo Controller at every 2 months against Anthem Remote's every 5 months. Onkyo Controller also leads on ratings volume (620 vs 138). Anthem Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads 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 — 2.2 for Onkyo Controller against 2.2 for Anthem Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 620 and 138 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 26% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, Anthem Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and August 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onkyo Controller versus Anthem Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllerAnthem Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (620 ratings)2.2 (138 ratings)
Positive reviews25.7% of reviews — better25.2% of reviews
Number of ratings620 — better138
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCAnthem AV

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews506 reviews
Positive25.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative62.3%

Anthem Remote

All ratings138 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative66.5%

User reviews

Onkyo Controller

From 620 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Supports Tidal and Spotify
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with older devices

Anthem Remote

From 138 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Fantastic interface and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Barely worth the time to install
  • 🐛 Terrible app
  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 13

Bugs and requests

Onkyo Controller

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • App doesn't recognize receiver
  • Fails to connect to Wi-Fi
  • Loses connection during use
  • Doesn't work with iOS 13 and newer
  • Causes receiver to enter Direct mode unexpectedly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve Tidal and Deezer integration
  • Allow customization of input names
  • Add sleep timer and power off options
  • Improve volume control and speaker balance adjustments

Anthem Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Loses connection with receiver
  • Doesn't recognize devices
  • Freezes and becomes unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for newer devices
  • Improve networking capabilities
  • Restore missing features from previous app versions
  • Add lip-sync adjustment
  • Display more audio/video information

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or Anthem Remote?
Onkyo Controller and Anthem Remote are both rated 2.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 620 and 138 ratings respectively.
Do Onkyo Controller or Anthem Remote have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor Anthem Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or Anthem Remote?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and Anthem Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on September 22, 2026 and Anthem Remote on August 2, 2026.

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