Comparison

AV CONTROLLER vs WiiM Home

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

AV CONTROLLER

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a Wi-Fi remote for compatible Yamaha network products. Control inputs, volume, power, and stream music directly from your device to your AV system. Enjoy seamless control over your home entertainment setup.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi remote control
  • Input selection
  • Volume and power control
  • Music streaming from device
  • DSP and SCENE selection
  • Blu-ray player control
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This AV Controller app will turn your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad into a Wi-Fi enabled remote control for your Yamaha network products(*). This App provides you the flexibility to control the available inputs, volume, mute and power commands. It lets users change a song from Internet Radio, USB and command FM/AM tuners or any other internally available source. Music Play feature allows you to stream music tracks directly from your iPhone/iPod touch/iPad to Yamaha network products to so you can enjoy high quality music through your AV system. Screen sizes of Tablet devices are also supported. It’s great to have all this control at your fingertips - and best of all it’s FREE! (*)Please check compatible model list below. Available in English, Français, Deutsch, Español, Italiano, Português, Svenska, Dansk, Suomi, Norsk Bokmål, Nederlands, Polski, Pусский,日本語, 简体中文, 繁體中文, 한국어, Thai, עברית, Український, Tiếng Việt, Bahasa Indonesia, Bahasa Melayu, Türkçe Requirements - iOS10.0 or higher - A wireless Local Area Network (LAN) and a compatible Yamaha Network product(s)* residing within the same LAN. - Network Standby set to ONKey Features Key Features - Power on/off - Volume up/down - Mute - Music Play - Input Selection - DSP Mode Selection - SCENE selection - Blu-ray player fundamental control - Seemless control between the Yamaha AV receiver and Blu-ray player - Demo mode - Explains how to use this app Please refer to the following site for compatible models. https://usa.yamaha.com/products/audio_visual/apps/av_controller/index.html This application performs following functions for purposes described below. - Making a connection under Wi-Fi enabled environment The application uses Wi-Fi function on your mobile terminal for the purpose of operating network-enabled devices. - Accessing to music information stored in your smartphone / tablet This application accesses to music information stored in your smartphone / tablet for the purpose of displaying, playing and editing the music information and/or playlist.

About

WiiM Home

Control your audio devices and access your favorite music from a single app. Stream from various services, manage multi-room audio, and customize your listening experience with EQ and room correction.

Highlights
  • Unified music and device control
  • Access favorite music and stations
  • Browse and play from multiple music services
  • Multi-room audio synchronization
  • Simplified device setup
  • Customizable EQ and room correction
Features
Currently charting
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The WiiM Home app unifies your music and device settings in one place, enabling effortless control of your WiiM devices and enhancing your overall listening experience. EASILY ACCESS TO YOUR FAVORITE MUSIC The Favorite tab offers quick access to all your music and controls. Instantly revisit your top tracks, save your favorite stations and playlists, explore new artists, and enjoy rich, immersive sound throughout your home. SIMPLIFIED STREAMING Easily browse, search, and play content from all your preferred music services with a single app, whether it's Spotify, TIDAL, Amazon Music, Pandora, Deezer, Qobuz, or others. MULTI-ROOM AUDIO CONTROL Whether you want different music in every room or to synchronize your entire home to the same song, the WiiM Home app gives you full control over your WiiM devices and your music from anywhere. EASY SETUP The app automatically detects your WiiM devices, simplifying setting up stereo pairs, creating a surround sound system, and adding devices to additional rooms with just a few taps. CUSTOMIZED LISTENING EXPERIENCE Fine-tune your audio with built-in EQ adjustments and Room Correction to match your preferences and environment perfectly.

Screenshots

AV CONTROLLER4 screens
WiiM Home4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WiiM Home at 3.9 against AV CONTROLLER's 2.5. WiiM Home also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (69% vs 39%). AV CONTROLLER's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, 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

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

WiiM Home holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 760 and 1.9K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of AV CONTROLLER's written reviews are positive against 69% of WiiM Home's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV CONTROLLER ships an update every 3 months, WiiM Home every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
AV CONTROLLER versus WiiM Home: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV CONTROLLERWiiM Home
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (760 ratings)3.9 (1.9K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews68.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7601.9K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
Best chart rank—#190 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB325 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaLinkplay Tech Inc.

Customer experience

AV CONTROLLER

All ratings760 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral9.9%
Negative56.8%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive38.9%
Neutral10.6%
Negative50.4%

WiiM Home

All ratings1,914 ratings
Positive69.5%
Neutral5.6%
Negative24.9%
Written reviews1,510 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative23.7%

User reviews

AV CONTROLLER

From 760 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Phenomenal internet radio and USB audio playback
  • 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
  • 🚀 Flawless receiver control
  • 👍 Excellent range of setup and ease of use
  • 👍 Convenient remote control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues and app crashes
  • 🐛 Lack of support for newer receivers
  • 🐛 Unreliable performance, often fails to connect
  • 🐛 Buggy updates break functionality
  • 👎 Cluttered and unintuitive user interface

WiiM Home

From 1.9K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🚀 Responsive app
  • 🎨 Intuitive interface
  • 🔊 Great sound quality
  • 💡 Useful features like EQ and room correction

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues, device disconnections
  • 🔍 Limited search and playlist functionality
  • 📚 Incomplete integration with some music services
  • 🔀 Shuffle/random playback limitations
  • 🖼️ Album art display issues

Bugs and requests

AV CONTROLLER

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App stuck in demo mode, unable to connect to receiver
  • Crashes when trying to access certain features
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Receiver not recognized after firmware updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to search and play music by song title
  • Independent volume control for multiple zones
  • Apple Watch and Apple TV apps
  • HomeKit and Siri support
  • Customizable user interface and favorites

WiiM Home

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes and freezes on certain devices
  • Firmware update issues causing connectivity problems
  • Inconsistent performance after software updates

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve playlist management features
  • Enhance search and browsing capabilities
  • Provide better integration with smart home devices
  • Allow more customization options for the app interface

In-app purchases

None

AV CONTROLLER

No in-app purchases

None

WiiM Home

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AV CONTROLLER free?
AV CONTROLLER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WiiM Home free?
WiiM Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AV CONTROLLER or WiiM Home?
WiiM Home is rated higher. AV CONTROLLER averages 2.5 out of 5 from 760 ratings, while WiiM Home averages 3.9 from 1.9K ratings.
Do AV CONTROLLER or WiiM Home have ads?
Neither AV CONTROLLER nor WiiM Home shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AV CONTROLLER or WiiM Home?
AV CONTROLLER ships an update every 3 months, and WiiM Home every 8 days. Most recently, AV CONTROLLER was updated on October 12, 2026 and WiiM Home on October 16, 2026.

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