Comparison

iControlAV vs SVS

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

Head to head
About

iControlAV

Control your Pioneer AV receiver and Blu-ray player from your iPhone or iPod Touch. Adjust sound settings, switch inputs, and manage playback with intuitive touch controls. Experience enhanced audio with unique virtual motion adaptive functions.

Highlights
  • Control AV receiver functions
  • Control Blu-ray player functions
  • Sound tuning and switching
  • Precision sound enhancement
  • Virtual motion adaptive balance
  • Virtual motion adaptive emphasis
Features
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iControlAV is the first app. of its kind from Pioneer Home Electronics that allows you to literally control your new Pioneer AV Receiver and BD Player with your iPhone or iPod Touch! Friends and family will be truly amazed as you take full control of your home theater sound in a whole new way! 4 screen modes allow you complete control of your Pioneer receivers sound tuning and switching capabilities. “Control” mode provides the basic functions of the AV Receiver such as Power on/off, volume up and down, input select, and surround sound modes .Basic functions such as Play, Stop, Forward, and Reverse are supported for the BD Player. Other functions include Pioneer's “Precision” mode for sound enhancement screens that also includes demo video clips to explain the benefits of these unique sound features. “Balance” and “Emphasis” modes are virtual motion adaptive functions that allow you to change the "sweet-spot" of your home theater, independently adjust the volume of your center speaker or subwoofer just by tilting your iPhone or iPod Touch!

About

SVS

Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.

Highlights
  • Advanced DSP functionality
  • Room anomaly correction
  • Customizable presets
  • Volume control
  • Low pass filter adjustment
  • Parametric EQ
  • Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.

Screenshots

iControlAV4 screens
SVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SVS at 4.2 against iControlAV's 1.8. SVS also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 31%). iControlAV's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iControlAV's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iControlAV ships an update every 3 months, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on July 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
iControlAV versus SVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControlAVSVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (54 ratings)4.2 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5495 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS7.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCSpecialty Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

iControlAV

All ratings54 ratings
Positive20.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative79.6%
Written reviews296 reviews
Positive31.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative55.7%

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

iControlAV

From 54 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Cool app
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 🚀 Automatically connects
  • 💡 Great idea
  • 👍 Useful app

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Needs updating
  • 🐛 Not working with new iOS
  • 🐛 Stopped working
  • 🐛 Doesn't work
  • 🐛 Needs update for iOS 14

SVS

From 95 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for subwoofer control
  • 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 💡 Powerful functionality at fingertips
  • ✨ Excellent for fine-tuning settings
  • ✅ Works reliably for many users

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Preset saving issues
  • 🐛 Not intuitive for multiple subs
  • 🐛 Lacks auto room correction

Bugs and requests

iControlAV

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't connect to receiver
  • Stopped working with iOS update
  • Incompatible with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Update this app
  • Update for new iOS
  • Update to work with old receivers
  • Add more control features
  • Add support for iPad
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  • Add more functionality

SVS

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes frequently
  • Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
  • Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
  • Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
  • Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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  • iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
  • Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
  • Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
  • Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
  • App maintains a phantom BLE connection
  • Auto On not working
  • Amplifier plate issues
  • App resets itself on opening
  • Subwoofer not in range reported
  • Preset is set to none in the app periodically

Requested features

20 requests
  • Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
  • Mute function
  • Auto room correction
  • Widget for quick preset changes
  • Apple Watch app for adjustments
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  • Desktop/Mac app support
  • Language options (e.g., French)
  • Standby/Active mode indicator
  • API for home automation integration
  • Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
  • Expanded explanations for settings
  • iPad support
  • Group control for gain adjustments
  • Dropdown menu for switching between subs
  • Always-on display option
  • Automatic recognition of sealed mode
  • Support for multiple devices simultaneously
  • Net frequency response display with EQs
  • Option to go back in menus
  • Dark mode

In-app purchases

None

iControlAV

No in-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iControlAV free?
iControlAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iControlAV or SVS?
SVS is rated higher. iControlAV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while SVS averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.
Do iControlAV or SVS have ads?
Neither iControlAV nor SVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControlAV or SVS?
iControlAV ships an update every 3 months, and SVS every 2 months. Most recently, iControlAV was updated on July 13, 2026 and SVS on September 15, 2026.

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