AV Remote vs PxLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
PxLink
This app enhances the functionality of compatible Pioneer In-Dash receivers, offering a safer and more convenient in-car experience. It allows for easy customization of shortcuts, wallpaper, and quick access to receiver settings like the equalizer and source. Users can also receive important updates and news directly through the app.
- Customizable shortcut keys
- Receiver wallpaper customization
- Easy equalizer and source changes
- Firmware updates
- Notifications for updates and news
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Compatible Pioneer In-Dash Receiver: DMH-WT8000NEX/DMH-WT6000NEX/DMH-WT5000NEX/SPH-EVO109DAB/SPH-EVO107DAB/SPH-EVO98DAB/SPH-DA97DAB/DMH-ZF9650BT/DMH-ZF8750BT/DMH-ZF7650BT/DMH-SF1000/DMH-SF900/DMH-SF600 PxLink brings a custom-fit interface to your lifestyle. Enhancing the operability and the convenience of the Pioneer In-Dash receiver, PxLink provides a safe and comfortable in-car experience. What you can do with PxLink: - Easily change the equalizer, source, etc. with shortcut keys without switching the receiver screen - Customize the shortcut keys to your preference and change the receiver wallpaper - Easily update the receiver to the latest firmware using PxLink - Get notified of new features, updates, and important news For inquiries regarding this app, please contact us through the "Contact US" section within the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: AV Remote at 59% against PxLink's 6%. AV Remote also leads on rating (3.4 vs 1.7). PxLink's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 23 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
AV Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of AV Remote's written reviews are positive against 6% of PxLink's.
AV Remote ships an update every 23 months, PxLink every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 31, 2026 and August 27, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AV Remote | PxLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better | 1.7 (32 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better | 6.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 23 | 32 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 23 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 113 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | The Iconfactory | Pioneer Corporation |
Customer experience
AV Remote
PxLink
In-app purchases
AV Remote
No in-app purchases
PxLink
No in-app purchases
