Comparison

Anthem Remote vs SVS

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

SVS

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

Highlights
  • Advanced DSP functionality
  • Room anomaly correction
  • Customizable presets
  • Volume control
  • Low pass filter adjustment
  • Parametric EQ
  • Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.

Screenshots

Anthem Remote4 screens
SVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SVS at 68% against Anthem Remote's 25%. SVS also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Anthem Remote's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Anthem Remote versus SVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnthem RemoteSVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (138 ratings)4.2 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.1 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthem AVSpecialty Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Anthem Remote

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

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

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

SVS

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for subwoofer control
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Powerful functionality at fingertips
  • ✨ Excellent for fine-tuning settings
  • ✅ Works reliably for many users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Preset saving issues
  • 🐛 Not intuitive for multiple subs
  • 🐛 Lacks auto room correction

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

SVS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
  • Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
  • Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
  • Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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  • iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
  • Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
  • Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
  • App maintains a phantom BLE connection
  • Auto On not working
  • Amplifier plate issues
  • App resets itself on opening
  • Subwoofer not in range reported
  • Preset is set to none in the app periodically

Requested features

20 requests
  • Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
  • Mute function
  • Auto room correction
  • Widget for quick preset changes
  • Apple Watch app for adjustments
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  • Desktop/Mac app support
  • Language options (e.g., French)
  • Standby/Active mode indicator
  • API for home automation integration
  • Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
  • Expanded explanations for settings
  • iPad support
  • Group control for gain adjustments
  • Dropdown menu for switching between subs
  • Always-on display option
  • Automatic recognition of sealed mode
  • Support for multiple devices simultaneously
  • Net frequency response display with EQs
  • Option to go back in menus
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anthem Remote or SVS?
SVS is rated higher. Anthem Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while SVS averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.
Do Anthem Remote or SVS have ads?
Neither Anthem Remote nor SVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anthem Remote or SVS?
Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, and SVS every 2 months. Most recently, Anthem Remote was updated on August 2, 2026 and SVS on September 15, 2026.

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