SVS vs myAVR
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
myAVR
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.
- Power control
- Volume adjustment
- Quick select sound modes
- Accidental touch prevention
- Syncs with AVR status
- Network capability support
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Download myAVR and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. Inspired by the front of your receiver, myAVR combines thoughtfully spaced controls with a physical-style volume knob for a high-end, cinematic feel. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, it feels like a dedicated control panel built for your home theater. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. myAVR is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. Available features vary by model and zone. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume, and mute control • Press and hold Volume + or – for continuous adjustment • Input selection directly from the main controller • Rename inputs and choose which ones to show or hide • Sound mode selection for movies, music, games, and more • Tuner control with station tuning and presets • Rename tuner presets and choose which ones to show or hide • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input, volume, and sound mode combinations • Recall and update Quick Selects directly from the main screen • Name Quick Selects separately for each zone • Control Main Zone, Zone 2, and Zone 3 on supported receivers • Multi-receiver support: Switch between multiple receivers with a swipe. • 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 myAVR without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs that lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume, and sound mode. With myAVR, you can do more than simply recall your Quick Selects. You can maintain them directly from the main controller, making it easier to configure your favorite listening and viewing setups without switching to the Denon/Marantz app or navigating your receiver's onscreen menus. 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 can provide the fastest startup. If your receiver's IP address changes, myAVR can automatically find it again.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: myAVR at 100% against SVS's 68%. SVS's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.9) and ratings volume (99 vs 21). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 99 and 21 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 68% of SVS's written reviews are positive against 100% of myAVR's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
SVS ships an update every 2 months, myAVR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SVS | myAVR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (99 ratings) — better | 3.9 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 68.5% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 99 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 34 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Specialty Technologies, LLC. | Peter Schwenk |
Customer experience
SVS
myAVR
Bugs and requests
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
myAVR
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SVS
No in-app purchases
myAVR
No in-app purchases







