Comparison

AV Receiver Remote vs Remote & Cast 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 & Cast for Sony TVs

Control your Sony Smart TV wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust picture and sound settings, open apps, and use a trackpad for navigation. Requires both devices to be on the same WiFi network.

Highlights
  • WiFi remote control
  • Adjust picture settings
  • Open TV apps
  • Trackpad navigation
  • Text input to TV
  • Power saving mode control
Features
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This app lets you control your Sony BRAVIA smart TV over Wi-Fi (2013 and newer models). SIMPLE, FAST & EASY Remote is Always with You! ----------------------------------------------------------- Do you want a WiFi remote which has many cool features? - Power Saving Mode: You can easily change your TV's Power Saving Mode from the app with a few clicks (Off, Low, High & Picture Off)? - TV's Picture Settings: You can easily change your TV's Brightness, Sharpness, Contrast, Color and much more with only a few taps - Open TV Apps: You can search & open TV's apps from your iPhone/iPad - Multiple Remote Styles for easier navigation NEW: CAST YOUR PHOTOS, VIDEOS & MUSIC TO THE TV You know that moment when everyone crowds around a tiny phone screen to look at holiday photos? Not anymore. Pick a few photos or videos from your library, or a song from Files, tap Cast, and there they are on your Sony TV. Pick a whole bunch and sit back, the TV plays them one after another like a slideshow. - Photos and videos from your library, one at a time or a whole album - Music from the Files app, with the cover art showing on the TV - Pause, skip, change the volume or stop, right from your phone - Works with Sony BRAVIA TVs that support Google Cast™ (most models from 2015 on, the ones that used to say "Chromecast built-in") - Free for everyone, no subscription needed - Just keep the app open while you cast, your iPhone is the one doing the streaming Smart TV Remote Control App is a virtual WiFi remote for your smart TV An easy way to control your smart TV with your iPhone You can use this app if your TV and iPhone are connected to the same WiFi network - Works with WiFi (iPhone and TV must be connected to the same WiFi network) - Easy remote setup (Pairing the app with your TV usually takes less than one minute) - Write texts on your iPhone and send it to your TV - Easy track-pad navigation (Swipe or Tap) - You can turn on sound or vibration feedback to feel every button you press - Most TVs are supported Minimal AD EXPERIENCE Using a TV remote with too much ADs is frustrating and this app does show only a few ads per day - Your feedback helps us make this app even better. So please tell us what you think about the app. Disclaimer and trademarks This is an independent app. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Sony. Sony and BRAVIA are trademarks of Sony Group Corporation and are used only to indicate compatibility. Google Cast™ and Chromecast™ are trademarks of Google LLC. This app is an unofficial virtual remote and does not fully replace your physical remote. To use this app, both your TV and your iPhone or iPad must be turned on and connected to the same Wi-Fi network. Some network configurations may limit the app's search function. Premium subscriptions Weekly, monthly and yearly auto-renewable plans, plus a one-time lifetime purchase, remove all ads. Prices are shown in the app before you buy. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and can be managed in your App Store account settings. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://jimootech.com/sony-remote/privacy-terms

Screenshots

AV Receiver Remote4 screens
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Remote & Cast for Sony TVs at 69% against AV Receiver Remote's 16%. Remote & Cast for Sony TVs also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 46 months). AV Receiver Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) 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 & Cast for Sony TVs sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. AV Receiver Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 626 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of AV Receiver Remote's written reviews are positive against 69% of Remote & Cast for Sony TVs's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, Remote & Cast for Sony TVs every 8 days. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
AV Receiver Remote versus Remote & Cast for Sony TVs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV Receiver RemoteRemote & Cast for Sony TVs
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (149 ratings)4.7 (626 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149626 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony Corporationjavidan salarian

Customer experience

AV Receiver Remote

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

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

All ratings619 ratings
Positive93.5%
Neutral2.1%
Negative4.4%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral11.4%
Negative20.0%

Bugs and requests

AV Receiver Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

Reported bugs

6 issues
  • App freezes after one minute of use while loading ads
  • Keyboard mode non-functional despite on-screen keyboard activation
  • Inconsistent connectivity and reliability issues
  • Full-screen ads block remote functionality until ad completes
  • App crashes regularly
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  • Unreliable performance with some network configurations

Requested features

7 requests
  • Option to purchase ad-free version (one-time payment preferred over subscription)
  • Dark mode or night mode support
  • Updated, modern app icon design
  • Tap-and-hold functionality to mimic press-and-hold remote button behavior
  • Better ad placement (banner ads instead of full-screen interruptions)
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  • Update to support latest remote features
  • Option to disable ads through in-app purchase

In-app purchases

None

AV Receiver Remote

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Remote & Cast for Sony TVs

Subscriptions3
  • Premium Weekly$0.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly$1.991 Month
  • Premium Yearly3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Remove Ads Permanently$19.99

Questions

Is AV Receiver Remote free?
AV Receiver Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Remote & Cast for Sony TVs free?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AV Receiver Remote or Remote & Cast for Sony TVs?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs is rated higher. AV Receiver Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while Remote & Cast for Sony TVs averages 4.7 from 626 ratings.
Do AV Receiver Remote or Remote & Cast for Sony TVs have ads?
Remote & Cast for Sony TVs shows ads; AV Receiver Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, AV Receiver Remote or Remote & Cast for Sony TVs?
AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, and Remote & Cast for Sony TVs every 8 days. Most recently, AV Receiver Remote was updated on November 3, 2026 and Remote & Cast for Sony TVs on November 3, 2026.

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