Comparison

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app vs AVR Controller

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app

This app allows users to fine-tune their home cinema audio system by providing access to advanced calibration settings. View speaker detection, analyze calibration results, and customize target curves for each channel to achieve personalized sound profiles.

Highlights
  • View speaker detection results
  • Analyze calibration before/after
  • Edit target curves per channel
  • Adjust EQ frequency rolloff
  • Switch high-frequency rolloff curves
  • Enable/disable midrange compensation
  • Save and load calibration results
Features
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The latest Denon Marantz audio video products use Audyssey MultEQ for simple, accurate set-up calibration of your system to the room in which it’s used. But, now you can go further with the Audyssey MultEQ Editor app, going ‘under the hood’ to view and adjust settings for detailed tuning – allowing you to customize the sound more precisely to the specific problems in your room, and tailor the sound to your personal preferences. With this comprehensive app, you can harness the power of Audyssey MultEQ to take total control of the way your home cinema sounds. This app will allow you to: •View the speaker detection results, to check correct installation •View before and after results of the Audyssey calibration, making it easy to identify room problems. •Edit the Audyssey target curve for each channel pair to suit your tastes •Adjust the overall EQ frequency rolloff for each channel pair •Switch between 2 high frequency rolloff target curves •Enable/Disable midrange compensation to make the sound brighter or smoother •Save and load calibration results This app requires specific hardware in your product to function: please double-check that your Denon or Marantz model is supported - see list below - before purchasing. •Multi-Language Support (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. The OS language setting is automatically detected; when not available, English is selected.) Compatible models: (Product availability varies depending on regions.) Denon AV Receiver: AVR-X6300H, AVR-X4300H, AVR-X3300W, AVR-X2300W, AVR-X1300W, AVR-S920W, AVR-S720W, AVR-S730H, AVR-S930H, AVR-X1400H, AVR-X2400H, AVR-X3400H, AVR-X4400H, AVR-X6400H, AVR-X8500H, AVR-S740H, AVR-S940H, AVR-X1500H, AVR-X2500H, AVR-X3500H, AVR-X4500H, AVR-X6500H, AVR-X1600H, AVR-X2600H, AVR-X3600H, AVR-S750H, AVR-S950H, AVR-A110, AVR-X6700H, AVR-X4700H, AVR-X3700H, AVR-X2700H, AVR-S960H, AVR-X8500HA, AVR-X1700H, AVR-S760H, AVR-A1H, AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H, AVR-S970H, AVR-X1800H, AVR-S770H, AVR-X6800H, AVR-A10H, AVR-S980H, AVR-X2900H, AVR-X3900H Marantz AV Receiver: AV7703, SR7011, SR6011, SR5011, NR1607, NR1608, SR5012, SR6012, SR7012, SR8012, AV7704, AV8805, NR1609, SR5013, SR6013, SR7013, AV7705, NR1710, SR5014, SR6014, SR8015, SR7015, SR6015, SR5015, NR1711, AV7706, AV8805A, AV 10, CINEMA30, CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s, AV 20, AV 30, CINEMA 50 SERIES 2, CINEMA 60 SERIES 2, CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 Not compatible with Denon and Marantz models other than those listed above.

About

AVR Controller

Control your network-enabled AV receiver with ease from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, switch inputs, and manage settings instantly without searching for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Volume dial and slider control
  • Instant response over Wi-Fi
  • Input and surround mode switching
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Multi-zone control (Zone 2/3)
  • FM/AM tuner presets
  • On-screen menu navigation
Features
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A fast, easy controller for your network-enabled AV receiver (AVR), on iPhone and iPad. No more hunting for the remote in a dark room or waiting for a slow app to load. Power, volume, and inputs are right at your fingertips. FEATURES • Volume dial: Turn a knob to set the volume, or switch to a slider if you prefer. • Instant response: The app talks directly to your receiver over your Wi-Fi, so changes happen right away. • Inputs and surround modes: Switch inputs and surround modes with a single tap. • Your layout: Reorder the home screen sections (inputs, surround, volume, and more) in Settings. • Multi-zone: Control power, volume, and inputs for other rooms (Zone 2 / Zone 3). • Tuner: Recall your FM/AM presets instantly. • Remote: Navigate the on-screen (OSD) menus. • Automatic reconnect: If your receiver's IP address changes, the app finds it again and reconnects. • Built for iPad: A roomy sidebar layout. Every feature is free. If you enjoy the app, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Development (tips do not unlock features). COMPATIBILITY Works with AV receivers that support network control (HTTP on port 8080). Verified on the Denon AVR-X3800H. Check your receiver's manual to confirm it supports network control. This is an unofficial app made by an independent developer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Product names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against Audyssey MultEQ Editor app's 42%. AVR Controller also leads on price (Free vs $19.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.0). Audyssey MultEQ Editor app's advantage is ratings volume (205 vs 1) and chart position (#30 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

AVR Controller is free to download; Audyssey MultEQ Editor app costs $19.99 up front. 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, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audyssey MultEQ Editor app has 205 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Audyssey MultEQ Editor app's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app ships an update every 3 months, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Audyssey MultEQ Editor app versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudyssey MultEQ Editor appAVR Controller
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating3.0 (205 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings205 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#30 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size25 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsYorihito Tada

Customer experience

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app

All ratings205 ratings
Positive46.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative45.4%
Written reviews271 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral15.9%
Negative42.1%

AVR Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Communication errors when trying to send calibration to receiver
  • Incorrect speaker distance calculations in exported files
  • Midrange compensation issues causing sound quality problems
  • Crossover settings being overridden incorrectly
  • App crashing on iOS 15 devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add ability to specify frequency and decibel values directly
  • Allow disabling of auto-leveling
  • Bring more advanced features from REW
  • Add more target curve options
  • Enable real-time adjustments and measurements

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audyssey MultEQ Editor app

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audyssey MultEQ Editor app free?
Audyssey MultEQ Editor app costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audyssey MultEQ Editor app or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Audyssey MultEQ Editor app averages 3.0 out of 5 from 205 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Audyssey MultEQ Editor app or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Audyssey MultEQ Editor app nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audyssey MultEQ Editor app or AVR Controller?
Audyssey MultEQ Editor app ships an update every 3 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Audyssey MultEQ Editor app was updated on October 15, 2026 and AVR Controller on October 7, 2026.

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