Dayton Audio DSP Control vs AV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Dayton Audio DSP Control
This application enables control of a digital signal processor via Bluetooth. It allows users to adjust audio settings like crossovers, EQ, and input/output assignments from their mobile device for a customized sound experience.
- Bluetooth control
- Crossover adjustment
- 10-band parametric EQ per channel
- Assignable inputs/outputs
- Delay settings
- Music streaming
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The DSP-408 app allows the user to control their Dayton Audio DSP-408 when paired with the optional Bluetooth dongle. The DSP-408 is a feature-rich 4 input/8 output digital signal processor that was designed to give you the tools to contour your audio system to fit your tastes. With the ability to apply crossovers, utilize 10 bands of parametric EQ per channel, assignable inputs/outputs, add delay, and even stream music, all from your mobile device, the DSP-408 is truly your path to great sound.
AV Remote
Control your Marantz or Denon AV receiver with ease. This app offers basic functions like power, volume control, and presets. It supports HEOS devices and integrates with Apple TV for a streamlined experience.
- Power on/off
- Volume control
- Volume presets
- HEOS device detection
- Apple TV integration
- Quick Select feature
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AV Remote is a simple remote that lets you control any recent Marantz or Denon AV receiver. There is an on/off button, volume controls, and three volume presets. That's it! If your receiver supports HEOS (Home Entertainment Operating System) then AV Remote should be able to automatically detect the device and let you control it. It's designed to work well with the Apple TV and its remote or app. A shortcut can also be configured to show the remote on your device. Settings are also available to use the AV receiver’s Quick Select feature and to show a power LED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Dayton Audio DSP Control at every 2 months against AV Remote's every 23 months. Dayton Audio DSP Control also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). AV Remote's advantage is review sentiment (59% vs 50%). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for Dayton Audio DSP Control against 3.4 for AV Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 50% of Dayton Audio DSP Control's written reviews are positive against 59% of AV Remote's.
Dayton Audio DSP Control ships an update every 2 months, AV Remote every 23 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.
| Parameter | Dayton Audio DSP Control | AV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (13 ratings) | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 | 23 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 27 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dayton Audio | The Iconfactory |
Customer experience
Dayton Audio DSP Control
AV Remote
In-app purchases
Dayton Audio DSP Control
No in-app purchases
AV Remote
No in-app purchases
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