Comparison

AVM RC X vs dp SmartController

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

Head to head
About

AVM RC X

Transform your smartphone or tablet into a smart remote for your network-enabled AVM Audio hifi system. Stream music from various services and local sources, browse your collection, and control playback with comprehensive audio and volume adjustments.

Highlights
  • Stream hi-res audio from TIDAL, QOBUZ, HIGHRESAUDIO
  • AirPlay 2 and Spotify Connect streaming
  • Browse and control local music collections
  • Access webradio stations and podcasts
  • Full playback and volume controls
  • Gapless playback and playlist creation
Features
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The RC X App will turn your smartphone or tablet into a smart remote control for your network-enabled AVM Audio hifi system with integrated AVM X-STREAM Engine® providing a variety of features to get the most out of your audiophile masterpiece from AVM Audio. HIGHLIGHTS - Stream music in superior hi-res sound quality from audiophile streaming services such as TIDAL, QOBUZ, and HIGHRESAUDIO* or your local UPnP / DLNA media servers - Stream music in audiophile sound quality with AirPlay 2 - Stream music in premium sound quality with Spotify Connect or any compatible Bluetooth device - Browse and control your whole music collection such as local NAS & USB drives, Compact Discs etc. FEATURES - Huge library of local & worldwide webradio stations & podcasts - Local source selection & playback controls (CD, Phono, Analogue & Digital Inputs etc.) - Comprehensive audio & tone control - Volume control - Gapless playback - Create & save playlists - Create & save favorites Currently supported AVM X-STREAM Engine® models: OVATION CS 8.3 S OVATION MP 8.3 S OVATION PAS 8.3 S OVATION AS 8.3 S OVATION CS 8.3 / CS 6.3 OVATION MP 8.3 / SD 6.3 OVATION SD 8.3 / SD 6.3 EVOLUTION CS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION AS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION PAS 5.3 / 3.3 EVOLUTION MP 5.3 / 3.3 INSPIRATION AS 2.3 INSPRATION CS 2.3 AVM30 CS30.3 AVM30 AS30.3 AVM30 PAS30.3 AVM30 MP30.3 Stay up-to-date with Over-The-Air Updates from AVM Audio: To get the most out of your AVM Audio HiRes streaming system, please make sure you always keep the RC X App and the firmware of your AVM Audio device up-to-date. To make sure your AVM device runs the latest firmware version, please use the AVM RC X App: Navigate to the ‘Settings' menu and choose 'Firmware Update' / 'Check for online update'. *) TIDAL, QOBUZ, and HIGHRESAUDIO are innovative music streaming platforms offering HiRes sound quality, expertly curated content, and unique artists experiences for registered members.

About

dp SmartController

Features
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The dp SmartController App is a mobile smart control app specifically developed for dp UHD Media Player. It automatically scans the dp devices through a local area network and supports multi-device addition with higher flexibility for device control. It is the core tool for managing your multi-stream audio and video playback devices. Simulated Remote Control Function: Replace physical remote controls with a multifunctional control panel. It supports controlling almost all functions of the player, including Wake-On-LAN (WOL) for network-based power-on, text input, and more. You can completely eliminate the need for a physical remote. Data Browsing and Media On-Demand Function: Supports viewing and opening all local apps on the device. It allows browsing and opening media files, as well as viewing and syncing music library data from dp Music Player, including artist, album covers, and custom category browsing. It also provides regular playback controls and displays progress, file specifications, and lyrics. Additionally, it meets the need for playing high-quality lossless music without turning on the TV. Support for Video Playback Status Display: Supports selecting and playing video files from the mobile device’s file list, and displays the current video format information on the phone. It offers rich video playback control features, including progress dragging, video switching, audio track and subtitle selection, and more.

Screenshots

AVM RC X3 screens
dp SmartController4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: dp SmartController at every 2 months against AVM RC X's every 6 months. On price, 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVM RC X ships an update every 6 months, dp SmartController every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 15, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AVM RC X versus dp SmartController: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVM RC Xdp SmartController
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB32 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperAVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbHDongguan Benqing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

AVM RC X

No in-app purchases

None

dp SmartController

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVM RC X free?
AVM RC X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is dp SmartController free?
dp SmartController is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AVM RC X or dp SmartController have ads?
Neither AVM RC X nor dp SmartController shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVM RC X or dp SmartController?
AVM RC X ships an update every 6 months, and dp SmartController every 2 months. Most recently, AVM RC X was updated on September 15, 2026 and dp SmartController on September 17, 2026.

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