Comparison

AV Receiver Remote vs EzRemote Lite

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

EzRemote Lite

Transform your iPhone into a universal remote for home electronics. Requires an audio-to-IR accessory for functionality. Explore other options if you don't have the necessary hardware.

Highlights
  • Universal remote control
  • Control home electronics
  • iPhone/iPad/iPod compatible
  • Supports numerous device types
  • Free to download
Features
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EzRemote turns your iPhone into a universal remote to control your home electronics. iOS device have no IR hardware, you need an audio to IR accessory to use this app. This app contains no information about how to use IR accessory, please search internet with keyword "iPhone IR blaster". If you are looking for IR solution but don't have audio to IR accessory yet, you may want to have a look at my another App FzRemote, it offers much better IR remote control experience. supported device - Amplifier, Audio, BluRay, Cable, CD, DVD, DVR, FAN, HTiB, IPTV, Receiver, Satellite, STB, TV, VCR.

Screenshots

AV Receiver Remote4 screens
EzRemote Lite3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: EzRemote Lite at 3.4 against AV Receiver Remote's 2.6. EzRemote Lite also leads on review sentiment (55% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 46 months). AV Receiver Remote's advantage is ratings volume (149 vs 32) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

EzRemote Lite holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of AV Receiver Remote's written reviews are positive against 55% of EzRemote Lite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, EzRemote Lite every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
AV Receiver Remote versus EzRemote Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV Receiver RemoteEzRemote Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (149 ratings)3.4 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews54.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationZheng Fang

Customer experience

AV Receiver Remote

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

EzRemote Lite

All ratings32 ratings
Positive53.1%
Neutral18.8%
Negative28.1%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive54.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative27.3%

In-app purchases

None

AV Receiver Remote

No in-app purchases

None

EzRemote Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AV Receiver Remote free?
AV Receiver Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EzRemote Lite free?
EzRemote Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AV Receiver Remote or EzRemote Lite?
EzRemote Lite is rated higher. AV Receiver Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while EzRemote Lite averages 3.4 from 32 ratings.
Do AV Receiver Remote or EzRemote Lite have ads?
Neither AV Receiver Remote nor EzRemote Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AV Receiver Remote or EzRemote Lite?
AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, and EzRemote Lite every 4 months. Most recently, AV Receiver Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and EzRemote Lite on October 3, 2026.

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