AV Receiver Remote vs SonLink
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Operate Sony AV receivers
- Control connected components
- Network connectivity
- Input management
- Demo mode for setup
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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.
SonLink
Control your Sony BRAVIA TV with your iPhone. Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi for fast, reliable control. Features include volume, channel, power, touchpad navigation, and keyboard input for apps.
- Wi-Fi remote for BRAVIA TVs
- Fast connection
- Volume, channel, mute, power controls
- Smooth touchpad navigation
- Keyboard input for apps
- Auto-detects nearby TVs
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Control a compatible TV over your home Wi-Fi. Use power, volume, navigation, keyboard input, app launching, and multiple saved TVs. TV commands stay on your local network. The free version contains ads and may request privacy permissions before advertising services start. SonLink is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by any TV manufacturer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: SonLink at 75% against AV Receiver Remote's 16%. SonLink also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.6) and update cadence (every 6 days vs every 46 months). AV Receiver Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. SonLink sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.29 per month. AV Receiver Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
SonLink holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 149 and 343 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of AV Receiver Remote's written reviews are positive against 75% of SonLink's.
AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, SonLink every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AV Receiver Remote | SonLink |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.6 (149 ratings) | 4.6 (343 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 15.9% of reviews | 75.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 149 | 343 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 46 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 8 MB | 88 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sony Corporation | Fan Wai Ho |
Customer experience
AV Receiver Remote
SonLink
Bugs and requests
AV Receiver Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
SonLink
Reported bugs
5 issues- Crashes and won't load
- Stops working after one day
- Volume does not work
- App stopped working
- App might be broken on purpose (ads)
Requested features
3 requests- Add microphone functionality
- Option to remove ads
- Talk to search button
In-app purchases
AV Receiver Remote
No in-app purchases
SonLink
- Monthly Premium14 Days trial$2.291 Month
- Annual Premium14 Days trial$12.991 Year
Questions
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