# Anthem Remote vs Dolby XP

Anthem Remote and Dolby XP both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 25% of Anthem Remote's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dolby XP's. Anthem Remote also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.1). Dolby XP's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for Anthem Remote against 2.3 for Dolby XP. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 138 and 52 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 25% of Anthem Remote's written reviews are positive against 6% of Dolby XP's.

Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, Dolby XP every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 2, 2026 and August 16, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Anthem Remote | Dolby XP |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.2 (138 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-remote/id1132341848/reviews) | **[2.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **138** | 52 |
| Positive reviews | **25.2% of reviews** | 5.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 28 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Anthem AV](https://appshunter.io/developer/906703320) | [Dolby Laboratories](https://appshunter.io/developer/568188904) |

## What reviewers say

### Anthem Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/anthem-remote/id1132341848)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


### Dolby XP

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dolby-xp/id1532001619)

This invite-only application is designed for authorized partners and content creators to explore curated Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos experiences. It offers tailored demos and showcases the full potential of Dolby's immersive audio and video technologies across various entertainment categories.

**Highlights:** Showcases Dolby Vision experiences, Demonstrates Dolby Atmos experiences, Curated content for partners, Tailored demos for creators, Explores entertainment categories

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Anthem Remote free?

Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Dolby XP free?

Dolby XP is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Anthem Remote or Dolby XP?

Dolby XP is rated higher. Anthem Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while Dolby XP averages 2.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Anthem Remote or Dolby XP have ads?

Neither Anthem Remote nor Dolby XP shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Anthem Remote or Dolby XP?

Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Dolby XP every 2 months. Most recently, Anthem Remote was updated on August 2, 2026 and Dolby XP on August 16, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*