Comparison

Anthem Remote vs Integra Control Pro

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

Head to head
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

About

Integra Control Pro

Control compatible Integra network products with your iOS device. Stream music from various services and your local library, manage playback, and adjust settings for your home theater system. Includes advanced features like Dirac Live sound correction.

Highlights
  • Music streaming (Pandora, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal)
  • Control music library from smart device/NAS
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Control connected Blu-Ray/TV via HDMI
  • Dirac Live sound field correction
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on unit via Network Standby
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The Integra Controller is the official Integra remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Integra 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 Receivers and Pre Amps 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 Integra Control Pro. ・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.

Screenshots

Anthem Remote4 screens
Integra Control Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anthem Remote at 2.2 against Integra Control Pro's 1.8. Anthem Remote also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 10%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

Anthem Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Anthem Remote's written reviews are positive against 10% of Integra Control Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, Integra Control Pro every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Anthem Remote versus Integra Control Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnthem RemoteIntegra Control Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (138 ratings) — better1.8 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings138 — better66
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.112.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthem AV11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

Anthem Remote

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

Integra Control Pro

All ratings66 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.5%

User reviews

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

Integra Control Pro

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Controls multiple zones efficiently
  • 👍 Good for Dirac Live configuration
  • 👍 Polished UI and responsive remote
  • 👍 Dark UI ideal for night use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Clunky navigation
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance

Bugs and requests

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

Integra Control Pro

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cannot connect to receiver
  • App crashes on launch
  • Gray and black screens
  • Receiver not found
  • Stuck on connecting...
Show 10 more
  • Album artwork disappeared
  • Spotify integration issues
  • App hangs after EQ display
  • App crashes on startup
  • App closes immediately
  • App fails completely
  • App stops responding on iPad
  • Constantly searching for receiver
  • Requires receiver reset to reconnect
  • Cannot control device on iPad

Requested features

7 requests
  • Display speakers in use for sound modes
  • Sports mode
  • Display speaker status in sound modes
  • More functionality expected for high-priced AVR
  • One app for all Integra receivers
Show 2 more
  • Display album artwork
  • Fix HDMI ARC audio format display

In-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Integra Control Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Integra Control Pro free?
Integra Control Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anthem Remote or Integra Control Pro?
Anthem Remote is rated higher. Anthem Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Integra Control Pro averages 1.8 from 66 ratings.
Do Anthem Remote or Integra Control Pro have ads?
Neither Anthem Remote nor Integra Control Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anthem Remote or Integra Control Pro?
Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Integra Control Pro every 3 months. Most recently, Anthem Remote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Integra Control Pro on October 13, 2026.

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