Comparison

AV Receiver Remote vs SonLink

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

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.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote for BRAVIA TVs
  • Fast connection
  • Volume, channel, mute, power controls
  • Smooth touchpad navigation
  • Keyboard input for apps
  • Auto-detects nearby TVs
Features
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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.

Screenshots

AV Receiver Remote4 screens
SonLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
AV Receiver Remote versus SonLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV Receiver RemoteSonLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.6 (149 ratings)4.6 (343 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.9% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings149343 — better
Update frequencyEvery 46 monthsEvery 6 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 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSony CorporationFan Wai Ho

Customer experience

AV Receiver Remote

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

SonLink

All ratings343 ratings
Positive91.0%
Neutral2.3%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral3.1%
Negative21.9%

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

None

AV Receiver Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

SonLink

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Premium14 Days trial$2.291 Month
  • Annual Premium14 Days trial$12.991 Year

Questions

Is AV Receiver Remote free?
AV Receiver Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SonLink free?
SonLink is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AV Receiver Remote or SonLink?
SonLink is rated higher. AV Receiver Remote averages 2.6 out of 5 from 149 ratings, while SonLink averages 4.6 from 343 ratings.
Do AV Receiver Remote or SonLink have ads?
SonLink shows ads; AV Receiver Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, AV Receiver Remote or SonLink?
AV Receiver Remote ships an update every 46 months, and SonLink every 6 days. Most recently, AV Receiver Remote was updated on October 17, 2026 and SonLink on October 20, 2026.

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