# AV CONTROLLER vs BluOS Controller

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.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | AV CONTROLLER | BluOS Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (760 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/av-controller-us/id467496375/reviews) | **[4.4 (5.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 760 | **5.3K** |
| Positive reviews | **38.9% of reviews** | 38.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 92 MB | 100 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [Bluesound](https://appshunter.io/developer/566668475) |

## What reviewers say

### AV CONTROLLER

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/av-controller-us/id467496375)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-controller/id566668472)

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:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

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


## Frequently asked 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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