Comparison

Backsound Remote 3 vs AVR Link

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

Head to head
About

Backsound Remote 3

Features
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The new and current version of the remote for the Backsound player. Use your smartphone as a remote control for the Backsound player that is running on a windows computer. With the revolutionary “Backsound remote app” you can control your music system from your smartphone wherever you are. You can see in real-time which music is being played on your computer. Other options include adjusting volume, adjusting genres, searching, and downloading songs. In short, with the “Backsound remote app” you have every flexible need you could wish for. Control your music system from anywhere. Music computer in hand “Backsound remote app” No need for a large screen anymore. Perfect to use in combination with multiroom.

About

AVR Link

Features
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AVR Link gives you fast, convenient control of your compatible AV receiver from your Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Designed with the Marantz AV 10 in mind, AVR Link also works with compatible Denon and Marantz AV receivers that support local-network control over Telnet. Compatibility and available features may vary by receiver model. AVR Link runs as a macOS menu-bar app, with companion iOS and Apple Watch apps for quick access wherever you are. Control the functions you use most: Power & standby control Volume adjustment Mute / unmute Input selection Independent control of Main, Zone 2, and Zone 3 speaker zones Quick access from your Mac menu bar Control from iPhone and Apple Watch AVR Link communicates directly with your receiver over your local network using its Telnet control protocol on TCP port 23. No cloud service or account is required for receiver control. Made for the Marantz AV 10. Built to work with compatible Denon and Marantz Telnet-enabled receivers. AVR Link is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Denon or Marantz. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Backsound Remote 32 screens
AVR Link3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Backsound Remote 3 at none against AVR Link's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. AVR Link sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Backsound Remote 3 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
Backsound Remote 3 versus AVR Link: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBacksound Remote 3AVR Link
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size49 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel schaadOliver Larsson

In-app purchases

None

Backsound Remote 3

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

AVR Link

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
  • Yearly$14.991 Year
One-time1
  • Lifetime$49.99

Questions

Is Backsound Remote 3 free?
Backsound Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Link free?
AVR Link is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Backsound Remote 3 or AVR Link have ads?
Neither Backsound Remote 3 nor AVR Link shows ads.

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