Comparison

AV Receiver Remote vs Remote Control for Sony TVs

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

Head to head
About

AV Receiver Remote

Control your compatible Sony AV receiver and connected components wirelessly. Connect your device to the same network as your receiver to manage settings, inputs, and more. Offers a demo mode for initial setup.

Highlights
  • Operate Sony AV receivers
  • Control connected components
  • Network connectivity
  • Input management
  • Demo mode for setup
Features
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You can operate your Sony receiver and/or components connected to your Sony receiver with the AV Receiver Remote application. The following Sony receivers are compatible with this application: - STR-DA5600ES - STR-DA4600ES - STR-DA3600ES - STR-DN2010 Getting Started 1) Prepare your Sony receiver. 1-1) Connect your Sony receiver to your network (For details on how to do this, refer to the Operating Instructions supplied with your receiver or your router.) 1-2) Select "Settings", then "Network", and then "External Control." Finally, set "External Control" to "ON." 2) Connect your iPhone/iPod touch to the same network as your receiver. 3) On the application home screen, tap "Application Settings", and select "Connection." 4) Tap on any displayed receiver that you want to operate. If no receiver is displayed, then tap "Rescan" to search for receivers on the network. Notes - Demo mode will be active until the application is properly configured with a Sony receiver. - Please restart this application to synchronize with the Sony AV Receiver if you revise any settings (Input Name, Input Icon, My Library, Tuner Preset, Macro, etc.). - For more details, refer to the "Help" in "Application Settings" on the application home screen.

About

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Control your Sony Smart TV with your mobile device. This app provides all the buttons of a physical remote, a touchpad for easy navigation, and the ability to launch installed TV apps directly. It simplifies TV control and offers a convenient alternative to a lost or broken remote.

Highlights
  • Sony TV remote control
  • Touchpad navigation
  • Launch TV apps
  • Automatic TV detection
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
Features
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Smart TV Remote is designed specifically to control Sony Smart TVs. The remote control app offers a wide range of buttons that are available on a physical remote control, an easy to use touchpad for navigation through the content and a list of apps installed on TV. To control your Sony TV, make sure that your TV is connected to the same Wi-Fi network as your mobile device. Launch Smart TV Remote app, select your Sony TV from the list of detected devices and enter the PIN displayed on the TV screen into the app. TV control has never been easier. The app features all the necessary buttons. You no longer have to look for your Sony TV remote control or buy a new one in order to replace the one broken down. Multifunctional touchpad will allow you to easily scroll through the lists of new movies and music, choose your favorite content. With Smart TV Remote app you can easily launch apps installed on your TV, such as Netflix, Youtube or a web-browser. Smart TV Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a smart remote control for your Sony TV. Main features: - Automatic detection of Sony TV in the Wi-Fi network; - All the necessary buttons for controlling the TV (Sony TV remote); - A large touchpad for convenient menu and content navigation; - Launching of TV applications directly from the iOS app; Premium Subscription User can subscribe for unlimited access to Premium features. Subscribed users have unlimited use of the Interaction tab without ads. This app includes an optional auto-renewable subscription: 1 year with a 7-days free trial period. Subscription is from $19.99/year. Prices are equal to the value that "Apple's App Store Matrix" determines is the equivalent of the subscription price in USD. Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and identify the cost of the renewal. Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user’s Account Settings after purchase. For details please visit the link https://support.apple.com/HT202039. When current trial/subscription period expires, user will be unsubscribed. The current active subscription period can not be canceled. After subscription expires, user will no longer be able to use Interaction tab. Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable. Terms of Use: https://kraftwerk9.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://kraftwerk9.com/privacy Disclaimer: Kraftwerk 9, Inc is not an affiliated entity of Sony Corporation, and Smart TV Remote application is not an official product of Sony.

Screenshots

AV Receiver Remote4 screens
Remote Control for Sony TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for Sony TVs at 4.2 against AV Receiver Remote's 2.6. Remote Control for Sony TVs also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 46 months) and ratings volume (4.2K vs 149). AV Receiver Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ads (none vs shown). On price 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. Remote Control for Sony TVs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per 7 days. AV Receiver Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Control for Sony TVs holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Remote Control for Sony TVs has 4.2K ratings behind it against 149, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of AV Receiver Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Remote Control for Sony TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, Remote Control for Sony TVs every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AV Receiver Remote versus Remote Control for Sony TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV Receiver RemoteRemote Control for Sony TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (149 ratings)4.2 (4.2K ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews25.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1494.2K — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationKRAFTWERK 9 LTD

Customer experience

AV Receiver Remote

All ratings149 ratings
Positive37.6%
Neutral8.1%
Negative54.4%
Written reviews44 reviews
Positive15.9%
Neutral11.4%
Negative72.7%

Remote Control for Sony TVs

All ratings4,156 ratings
Positive78.8%
Neutral5.5%
Negative15.8%
Written reviews458 reviews
Positive25.1%
Neutral6.8%
Negative68.1%

Bugs and requests

AV Receiver Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Stuck on feedback screen
  • Incorrect pin display
  • Clipboard data theft

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to turn on TV
  • Landscape mode on iPad
  • Macro buttons for settings
  • Keyboard input for logins

In-app purchases

None

AV Receiver Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote Control for Sony TVs

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Remote3 Days trial$2.997 Days
  • Premium Remote2 variants$9.991 Year
  • Premium Remote$19.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove ad$4.99

Questions

Is AV Receiver Remote free?
AV Receiver Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote Control for Sony TVs free?
Remote Control for Sony TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AV Receiver Remote or Remote Control for Sony TVs?
Remote Control for Sony TVs is rated higher. AV Receiver Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Remote Control for Sony TVs averages 4.2 from 4.2K ratings.
Do AV Receiver Remote or Remote Control for Sony TVs have ads?
Remote Control for Sony TVs shows ads; AV Receiver Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, AV Receiver Remote or Remote Control for Sony TVs?
AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, and Remote Control for Sony TVs every 4 months. Most recently, AV Receiver Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and Remote Control for Sony TVs on October 16, 2026.

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