Comparison

Sony | BRAVIA Connect vs Rvolution Remote

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

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About

Sony | BRAVIA Connect

Control your Sony TVs and home theater systems with ease from your smartphone. This app simplifies setup, provides remote control functionality, and keeps you informed about the latest news and software updates for your devices.

Highlights
  • Easy home theater setup
  • Smartphone remote control
  • Latest news and updates
  • Vision assistance with VoiceOver
  • Unified device control
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This is a control app for easy use of Sony TVs and home theater products. Operate easily from your smartphone. For smooth setup and easy troubleshooting. "Home Entertainment Connect" has changed its name to "Sony | BRAVIA Connect". You can continue to use Home Entertainment Connect-compatible devices with Sony | BRAVIA Connect. The following Sony product models are compatible with this app. You can look forward to an growing lineup of compatible products in the future. Home Theatre & Soundbars:BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9, Bar 8, Quad, Bar 7, Bar 6, Bar 5, System 6, Trio, HT-AX7, HT-S2000 TVs:BRAVIA 9 II, 9, 8 II, 8, 7 II, 7, 5, 3 II, 3, 2 II, A95L Series, XR8 Series *This may include products that are not available in some countries or regions. *Before using, please ensure that your TV or home theater system software is up to date. *This update will roll out gradually. Please wait for it to be released on your TV. Main Feature ■Easily set up your home theater products without the need for the manual. No need to read the manual anymore. Everything you need for setup is already integrated into the app, so all you have to do is open the app and it will guide you step by step. With animations that have been optimized for the device you purchased, anyone can easily complete the setup process without hesitation. *Please set up your TV on the TV screen before using the app. ■Take control from your smartphone Have you ever wanted to control a device, but the remote control isn't near or you can't find it quickly? Now you can use your smartphone to control a device for situations just like that. Furthermore, by connecting a compatible TV and audio device, you can control them all from your smartphone. You no longer have to go back and forth between settings screens or switching remotes.  ■Get the latest news and updates Full support is provided to ensure that each device is used in the most up-to-date and optimal condition. Even after setup is complete, the app will notify you of recommended features, settings, software updates*, etc. The software wasn't updated. I didn't know it had the feature! These surprises are a thing of the past. The app provides support so that you can maximize the value of the equipment you have purchased. *Notifications about TV software updates are available on the TV screen. ■Vision assistance Use the built-in iOS VoiceOver function to assist with setup and remote control operations using voice narration. You no longer need to memorize the layout of buttons on the remote control or the order of items on the screen. *Depending on the function or screen, the audio may not be read out correctly. We will continue to improve and update the read-out content in the future. Note *This app is not guaranteed to work with all smartphones/tablets. And Chromebooks are not compatible with the app. *Some functions and services may not be supported in certain regions/countries. *Bluetooth® and its logos are trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and their use by Sony Corporation is under license. *Wi-Fi® is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

About

Rvolution Remote

Control network-enabled media players directly from your phone using simple IP codes. Adjust playback, volume, and more with a lightweight interface. No extra hardware is needed for this convenient media control solution.

Highlights
  • Control media players via IP
  • Play, pause, skip functionality
  • Adjust volume
  • Lightweight interface
  • No additional hardware required
Features
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IP Media Remote lets you operate any network-enabled media player from your phone. Use simple IP codes to play, pause, skip, and adjust volume. The interface is lightweight and works on any iOS device. No additional hardware required.

Screenshots

Sony | BRAVIA Connect4 screens
Rvolution Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rvolution Remote at 100% against Sony | BRAVIA Connect's 27%. Rvolution Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). Sony | BRAVIA Connect's advantage is ratings volume (12K vs 1). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Rvolution Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sony | BRAVIA Connect has 12K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Sony | BRAVIA Connect's written reviews are positive against 100% of Rvolution Remote's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Sony | BRAVIA Connect versus Rvolution Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSony | BRAVIA ConnectRvolution Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (12K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews27.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationHD Land

Customer experience

Sony | BRAVIA Connect

All ratings11,016 ratings
Positive87.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative8.6%
Written reviews629 reviews
Positive27.2%
Neutral9.9%
Negative63.0%

Rvolution Remote

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

Bugs and requests

Sony | BRAVIA Connect

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Doesn't work after iOS 18 update
  • Unable to connect to Bravia Theater Quad system
  • Fails to discover and connect to some TV models
  • Loses connection to soundbar frequently

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add graphic equalizer
  • Improve wireless connection monitoring
  • Allow rearranging of app shortcuts
  • Add arrow buttons and select button

Rvolution Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Sony | BRAVIA Connect

No in-app purchases

None

Rvolution Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sony | BRAVIA Connect free?
Sony | BRAVIA Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Rvolution Remote free?
Rvolution Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sony | BRAVIA Connect or Rvolution Remote?
Rvolution Remote is rated higher. Sony | BRAVIA Connect averages 4.5 out of 5 from 12K ratings, while Rvolution Remote averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sony | BRAVIA Connect or Rvolution Remote have ads?
Neither Sony | BRAVIA Connect nor Rvolution Remote shows ads.

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