Comparison

4STREAM 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

4STREAM

Stream music from online services and local storage to compatible audio devices. Control playback across multiple rooms, group devices, and manage audio sources wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Stream from online music services
  • Play music from local storage
  • Multi-room audio sync
  • Independent room playback
  • Wireless device control
  • Group and ungroup devices
  • Volume and playback management
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The 4STREAM application can play music from the most popular online music services and local storage from smartphones, tablets or home NAS to one or multiple preamplifiers or amplifiers that are designed and produced by ourselves. The Main App Functions and Features - The 4STREAM application can control our devices, and play the same music to all rooms in sync or play different different music to different rooms within the distance that your home router can cover. -Users can wirelessly control the all the 4STREAM WiFi enabled products including the speakers, audio preamplifiers and amplifiers in the same home network . -With 4STREAM application, on the smart phones and tablets, users can manage their online audio sources like music, radio stations and preset programs. They can also group and ungroup any devices that this application supports, control the volume, change the music and so on.

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

4STREAM4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against 4STREAM's 47%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.7) and update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). 4STREAM's advantage is ratings volume (56 vs 1) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.0). 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, 5.0 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: 4STREAM has 56 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of 4STREAM's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4STREAM ships an update every 4 months, AVR Controller monthly. Both last shipped on October 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
4STREAM versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4STREAMAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (56 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews47.1% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings56 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS10.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size150 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer小英 向Yorihito Tada

Customer experience

4STREAM

All ratings56 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral10.7%
Negative53.6%
Written reviews87 reviews
Positive47.1%
Neutral14.9%
Negative37.9%

AVR Controller

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

In-app purchases

None

4STREAM

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4STREAM free?
4STREAM 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, 4STREAM or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. 4STREAM averages 2.7 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do 4STREAM or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither 4STREAM nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4STREAM or AVR Controller?
4STREAM ships an update every 4 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, 4STREAM was updated on October 7, 2026 and AVR Controller on October 7, 2026.

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