Comparison

iControlAV vs AVR Controller

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

AVR Controller

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 AVR Controller and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. AVR Controller isn't a typical remote app. It takes inspiration from the front of your receiver, with thoughtfully spaced controls and a physical-style volume knob that gives it a high-end, cinematic feel — like it belongs alongside your home theater equipment. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, AVR Controller feels more like a dedicated control panel than a basic utility. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. AVR Controller is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume and mute control • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input and sound mode combinations • Displays the current sound mode • Multi-zone control for supported AVRs • Multi-receiver support • 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 AVR Controller without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs. It lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume and sound mode. AVR Controller gives you fast access to the Quick Selects already configured on your receiver. 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 is best for fastest startup. AVR Controller can automatically find your receiver again if its IP address changes.

Screenshots

iControlAV4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against iControlAV's 31%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). iControlAV's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 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

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 54 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of iControlAV's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iControlAV ships an update every 3 months, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iControlAV versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControlAVAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (54 ratings)3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews31.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings54 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

iControlAV

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

AVR Controller

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 1 more
  • Add more functionality

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

iControlAV

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iControlAV free?
iControlAV is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iControlAV or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. iControlAV averages 1.8 out of 5 from 54 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do iControlAV or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither iControlAV nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControlAV or AVR Controller?
iControlAV ships an update every 3 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, iControlAV was updated on October 1, 2026 and AVR Controller on September 30, 2026.

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