Comparison

AV CONTROLLER vs BluOS Controller

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

BluOS Controller

Control your wireless hi-res music systems from multiple brands. Stream music from various sources, synchronize playback across rooms, and manage your entire audio experience wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.

Highlights
  • Universal remote for BluOS-enabled systems
  • Wireless multi-room music streaming
  • Access streaming services, libraries, and radio
  • Synchronized playback across multiple rooms
  • Control from smartphone, tablet, or laptop
  • High-resolution audio with no lag
Features
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The BluOS Controller app serves as the universal remote for all BluOS-enabled wireless hi-res music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound Professional, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers, and Monitor Audio. Link multiple BluOS-enabled systems to enjoy synchronized music throughout your home. Access, stream, and enjoy music from various sources, such as streaming services, your music library, or global Internet radio stations and podcasts. The best part? It's all wireless, effortlessly controlled from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, delivering stunning audio with no lag and zero loss in sound quality. Available for iOS devices, the BluOS Controller app is everything you need to set up, control and listen to your music on a BluOS-enabled wireless music system. • Wirelessly stream your music to any BluOS-enabled stereo system, wired loudspeakers, or wireless speakers. • Effortlessly browse, access, and enjoy music from numerous streaming services, Internet radio stations, or your personal library. • Take control of your music from anywhere within your home using your smartphone or tablet. • Play different music in each room simultaneously, or achieve flawless synchronization across all BluOS-enabled speakers and players. • Easily position BluOS-enabled speakers and players throughout your home, connecting them to your WiFi network with user-friendly setup tutorials and support. Learn more about BluOS at www.bluos.io. Have questions or need support? Go to support.bluesound.com for BluOS FAQs, setup tips, and troubleshooting articles.

Screenshots

AV CONTROLLER4 screens
BluOS Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: BluOS Controller at 4.4 against AV CONTROLLER's 2.5. BluOS Controller also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (5.3K vs 760). AV CONTROLLER's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, 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

BluOS Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: BluOS Controller has 5.3K ratings behind it against 760, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 39% and 39% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AV CONTROLLER ships an update every 3 months, BluOS Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
AV CONTROLLER versus BluOS Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAV CONTROLLERBluOS Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (760 ratings)4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better
Positive reviews38.9% of reviews — better38.7% of reviews
Number of ratings7605.3K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size92 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaBluesound

Customer experience

AV CONTROLLER

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

BluOS Controller

All ratings5,318 ratings
Positive84.1%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.4%
Written reviews809 reviews
Positive38.7%
Neutral11.9%
Negative49.4%

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

BluOS Controller

From 5.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great hardware and sound quality
  • 💡 Versatile streaming options
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable connection
  • 👍 Intuitive app interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Buggy app updates
  • 🐛 Inconsistent performance
  • 👎 Unintuitive playlist management
  • 👎 Poor customer support

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

BluOS Controller

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App fails to detect/connect to players
  • Playlists not saving/loading properly
  • Frequent app crashes and freezes
  • Streaming service integration issues

Requested features

4 requests
  • Improved Spotify/Apple Music integration
  • Better local music library support
  • Chromecast/AirPlay integration
  • Customizable app interface

In-app purchases

None

AV CONTROLLER

No in-app purchases

None

BluOS Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AV CONTROLLER free?
AV CONTROLLER is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BluOS Controller free?
BluOS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, AV CONTROLLER or BluOS Controller?
BluOS Controller is rated higher. AV CONTROLLER averages 2.5 out of 5 from 760 ratings, while BluOS Controller averages 4.4 from 5.3K ratings.
Do AV CONTROLLER or BluOS Controller have ads?
Neither AV CONTROLLER nor BluOS Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AV CONTROLLER or BluOS Controller?
AV CONTROLLER ships an update every 3 months, and BluOS Controller monthly. Most recently, AV CONTROLLER was updated on October 12, 2026 and BluOS Controller on October 11, 2026.

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