Anthem Remote vs MAP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wi-Fi device configuration
- Volume and mute control
- Input selection
- Power management
- Bass and treble adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control
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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
MAP
This home audio system app utilizes advanced technology for easy installation and control of a multi-zone audio distribution system. It offers powerful sound distribution with user-friendly keypads and remote control options for an enhanced listening experience.
- Advanced Generation D technology
- Easy installation
- Highly compatible
- Expandable system
- Up to 50W power
- Control up to 18 zones
- Keypad and IR remote control
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The MAP-800US/1200US home audio system brings you the advanced Generation D technology, is a functional,easy-to-install, highly compatible, expandable, and used-friendly audio distribution system. Few simple steps to install, it provides up to 50W power by class D amplifier and distribute at most to 18 zones which all can be controlled by packaged keypads and/or IR remote controller. The overall distribution system including package devices is easy-to-install, so every audiophile in every zone can use IR controller or keypads to enjoy the powerful audio.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MAP at every 3 weeks against Anthem Remote's every 5 months. Anthem Remote's advantage is review sentiment (25% vs 0%). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, MAP every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Anthem Remote | MAP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (138 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 138 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.1 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 31 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthem AV | DaWei Chou |
Customer experience
Anthem Remote
MAP
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
MAP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Anthem Remote
No in-app purchases
MAP
No in-app purchases
