Disc Search vs Anthem Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Disc Search
Manage your movie collection on the go. Scan movie barcodes to check if you already own them, see purchase availability, and access detailed film information. Keep a history of your scans for easy reference.
- UPC barcode scanning
- Check owned movie status
- Movie availability and pricing
- Detailed movie information
- Cover art display
- Scan history
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This app helps Kaleidescape System owners build and manage their movie collections anywhere, anytime. Ever bring home a movie only to find out you already own it? Or it’s full screen instead of widescreen? Next time you go shopping, bring your Kaleidescape Disc Search App. Simply scan a movie’s UPC barcode. If you own the movie, the Kaleidescape Disc Search App tells you whether you have the DVD, Blu-ray Disc or Kaleidescape Movie Store version. If you don’t own the movie, the Kaleidescape Disc Search App indicates if the movie is available on the Kaleidescape Movie Store, including purchase price and resolution formats. The exclusive Kaleidescape Movie Guide provides a brief synopsis of the film, along with details such as director, cast, release year, and more. The Kaleidescape Disc Search App will also keep a history of your scans for future reference. Kaleidescape, bringing families together through a rich cinematic experience at home. Features • UPC barcode scanning using the built-in camera • Scan a movie barcode anywhere, anytime • Automatically checks your Kaleidescape movie library • Manual entry of a UPC code • Thumbnail view of the cover art • Detailed movie information: aspect ratio, running time, ratings, synopsis, genres, cast, director, release year • Indicates if movie is already owned including the format (DVD, Blu-ray, and Kaleidescape Movie Store) • History keeps track of your scans NOTE: This app is designed for owners of Kaleidescape systems. Learn more at kaleidescape.com. Product screenshots contain images copyrighted by their respective owners. For more information, visit: https://www.kaleidescape.com/motion-picture-artwork-copyright-notices/
Anthem Remote
Control your compatible Anthem or Paradigm audio-visual receiver or amplifier wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Adjust volume, select inputs, manage settings, and even access room correction features from your mobile device.
- Wi-Fi device configuration
- Volume and mute control
- Input selection
- Power management
- Bass and treble adjustment
- Menu navigation
- Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control
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The Anthem Remote App uses a Wi-Fi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem and Paradigm devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, auto mode, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control. Supported Devices: • Anthem AVM 60, 70, 90 • Anthem MRX 540, 740, 1140 • Anthem MRX 520, 720, 1120 • Anthem MRX 310, 510, 710 • Anthem MRX SLM • Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier, STR Preamplifier • Paradigm SVX-1202 Streaming Amplifier
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Disc Search at 4.0 against Anthem Remote's 2.2. Disc Search also leads on review sentiment (67% vs 25%) and iOS requirement (10.3 vs 12.1). Anthem Remote's advantage is ratings volume (138 vs 10). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Disc Search holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Anthem Remote has 138 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of Disc Search's written reviews are positive against 25% of Anthem Remote's.
Disc Search ships an update every 7 months, Anthem Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Disc Search | Anthem Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.0 (10 ratings) — better | 2.2 (138 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews — better | 25.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 138 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 5 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.3 — better | 12.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Kaleidescape, Inc. | Anthem AV |
Customer experience
Disc Search
Anthem Remote
Bugs and requests
Disc Search
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Anthem Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Crashes on launch
- Loses connection with receiver
- Doesn't recognize devices
- Freezes and becomes unresponsive
Requested features
5 requests- Add support for newer devices
- Improve networking capabilities
- Restore missing features from previous app versions
- Add lip-sync adjustment
- Display more audio/video information
In-app purchases
Disc Search
No in-app purchases
Anthem Remote
No in-app purchases
