Comparison

Onkyo Controller vs myAVR

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

myAVR

Easily manage your compatible Denon or Marantz AVR's power, volume, and sound modes. This third-party app offers quick access to essential controls, preventing accidental changes to your preferred settings.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quick select sound modes
  • Accidental touch prevention
  • Syncs with AVR status
  • Network capability support
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Download myAVR and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. Inspired by the front of your receiver, myAVR combines thoughtfully spaced controls with a physical-style volume knob for a high-end, cinematic feel. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, it feels like a dedicated control panel built for your home theater. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. myAVR is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. Available features vary by model and zone. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume, and mute control • Press and hold Volume + or – for continuous adjustment • Input selection directly from the main controller • Rename inputs and choose which ones to show or hide • Sound mode selection for movies, music, games, and more • Tuner control with station tuning and presets • Rename tuner presets and choose which ones to show or hide • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input, volume, and sound mode combinations • Recall and update Quick Selects directly from the main screen • Name Quick Selects separately for each zone • Control Main Zone, Zone 2, and Zone 3 on supported receivers • Multi-receiver support: Switch between multiple receivers with a swipe. • Automatically stays in sync when AVR settings are changed outside the app • Automatically finds your AVR — even if its IP address changes • Movie Mode dims the screen to reduce distractions and save battery; tap or pick up your iPhone to bring it back instantly • Demo Mode lets you explore myAVR without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs that lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume, and sound mode. With myAVR, you can do more than simply recall your Quick Selects. You can maintain them directly from the main controller, making it easier to configure your favorite listening and viewing setups without switching to the Denon/Marantz app or navigating your receiver's onscreen menus. TIPS • For reliable network control, set your AVR's Network Control setting to “Always On.” This may increase standby power consumption. • Your AVR must be connected to your local network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. • A static IP address is not required, but can provide the fastest startup. If your receiver's IP address changes, myAVR can automatically find it again.

Screenshots

Onkyo Controller4 screens
myAVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myAVR at 100% against Onkyo Controller's 26%. myAVR also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2). Onkyo Controller's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 21) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence, 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

myAVR holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Controller has 624 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Controller's written reviews are positive against 100% of myAVR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, myAVR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onkyo Controller versus myAVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo ControllermyAVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (624 ratings)3.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings624 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

Onkyo Controller

All ratings620 ratings
Positive26.6%
Neutral6.0%
Negative67.4%
Written reviews508 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.0%
Negative62.4%

myAVR

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

myAVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Controller

No in-app purchases

None

myAVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Controller free?
Onkyo Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myAVR free?
myAVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Controller or myAVR?
myAVR is rated higher. Onkyo Controller averages 2.2 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while myAVR averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Onkyo Controller or myAVR have ads?
Neither Onkyo Controller nor myAVR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Controller or myAVR?
Onkyo Controller ships an update every 2 months, and myAVR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Onkyo Controller was updated on October 24, 2026 and myAVR on October 28, 2026.

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