Comparison

Anthem Remote vs AVR Controller

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

AVR Controller

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 AVR Controller and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. AVR Controller isn't a typical remote app. It takes inspiration from the front of your receiver, with thoughtfully spaced controls and a physical-style volume knob that gives it a high-end, cinematic feel — like it belongs alongside your home theater equipment. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, AVR Controller feels more like a dedicated control panel than a basic utility. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. AVR Controller is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume and mute control • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input and sound mode combinations • Displays the current sound mode • Multi-zone control for supported AVRs • Multi-receiver support • 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 AVR Controller without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs. It lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume and sound mode. AVR Controller gives you fast access to the Quick Selects already configured on your receiver. 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 is best for fastest startup. AVR Controller can automatically find your receiver again if its IP address changes.

Screenshots

Anthem Remote4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against Anthem Remote's 25%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.2) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Anthem Remote's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 20) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

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

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anthem Remote has 138 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Anthem Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, AVR Controller monthly. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Anthem Remote versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAnthem RemoteAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (138 ratings)3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings138 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.1 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAnthem AVPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

Anthem Remote

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

AVR Controller

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Anthem Remote or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Anthem Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 138 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Anthem Remote or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Anthem Remote nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Anthem Remote or AVR Controller?
Anthem Remote ships an update every 5 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Anthem Remote was updated on September 30, 2026 and AVR Controller on September 30, 2026.

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