Comparison

AV Remote vs myAVR

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Volume presets
  • HEOS device detection
  • Apple TV integration
  • Quick Select feature
Features
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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.

About

myAVR

Easily manage your compatible Denon or Marantz AVR's power, volume, and sound modes. This third-party app offers quick access to essential controls, preventing accidental changes to your preferred settings.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quick select sound modes
  • Accidental touch prevention
  • Syncs with AVR status
  • Network capability support
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Download myAVR and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. Inspired by the front of your receiver, myAVR combines thoughtfully spaced controls with a physical-style volume knob for a high-end, cinematic feel. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, it feels like a dedicated control panel built for your home theater. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. myAVR is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. Available features vary by model and zone. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume, and mute control • Press and hold Volume + or – for continuous adjustment • Input selection directly from the main controller • Rename inputs and choose which ones to show or hide • Sound mode selection for movies, music, games, and more • Tuner control with station tuning and presets • Rename tuner presets and choose which ones to show or hide • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input, volume, and sound mode combinations • Recall and update Quick Selects directly from the main screen • Name Quick Selects separately for each zone • Control Main Zone, Zone 2, and Zone 3 on supported receivers • Multi-receiver support: Switch between multiple receivers with a swipe. • Automatically stays in sync when AVR settings are changed outside the app • Automatically finds your AVR — even if its IP address changes • Movie Mode dims the screen to reduce distractions and save battery; tap or pick up your iPhone to bring it back instantly • Demo Mode lets you explore myAVR without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs that lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume, and sound mode. With myAVR, you can do more than simply recall your Quick Selects. You can maintain them directly from the main controller, making it easier to configure your favorite listening and viewing setups without switching to the Denon/Marantz app or navigating your receiver's onscreen menus. TIPS • For reliable network control, set your AVR's Network Control setting to “Always On.” This may increase standby power consumption. • Your AVR must be connected to your local network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. • A static IP address is not required, but can provide the fastest startup. If your receiver's IP address changes, myAVR can automatically find it again.

Screenshots

AV Remote3 screens
myAVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myAVR at 100% against AV Remote's 59%. myAVR also leads on rating (3.9 vs 3.4) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 23 months). AV Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 18.6). 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

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

myAVR holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 23 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of AV Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of myAVR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV Remote ships an update every 23 months, myAVR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AV Remote versus myAVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV RemotemyAVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (23 ratings)3.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 23 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.6 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThe IconfactoryPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

AV Remote

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

myAVR

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

AV Remote

No in-app purchases

None

myAVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AV Remote free?
AV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myAVR free?
myAVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AV Remote or myAVR?
myAVR is rated higher. AV Remote averages 3.4 out of 5 from 23 ratings, while myAVR averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do AV Remote or myAVR have ads?
Neither AV Remote nor myAVR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AV Remote or myAVR?
AV Remote ships an update every 23 months, and myAVR every 5 weeks. Most recently, AV Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and myAVR on October 28, 2026.

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