Comparison

Integra Remote vs Anthem Remote

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

Head to head
About

Integra Remote

Control compatible Integra network A/V products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream audio, manage playback, and adjust volume with an intuitive interface. Enjoy music from various sources and services.

Highlights
  • Audio streaming service operation
  • DLNA server audio control
  • General remote and playback functions
  • Volume control
  • Radio station information display
  • Wireless music streaming from device
  • Spotify Connect compatibility
  • FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback
Features
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This app works on iOS 12 or later. Please use the latest iOS. The Integra Remote Control App is an official Integra application for iPhone/iPod touch that allows you to intuitively operate compatible Integra network A/V products. Major updates done in 2014 have made for easier operation including a refreshed and streamlined user interface. Available as a free download in the App Stores, it is compatible with all current network-capable Integra A/V products, as well as select network-ready products released during or after 2010. Functions Enabled by Integra Remote Control App: (1) Audio Streaming Service operation: Stations can be selected directly from the app without the need to view a TV display. (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server: Your iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server. (3) General remote control and playback functions. (4) Volume-control function. (5) Information including station frequency are displayed when listening to radio. (Note: available only on Integra A/V products with a built-in radio tuner); (6) Stream music stored on iPod touch/iPhone wirelessly. (7) Compatible with Spotify Connect (depends on region) (8) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media Function (depends on model). Compatible iPhone/iPod Touch Models include: iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6+ running iOS7.1 or later. Customer using iPhones or iPod touch that does not support iOS7.1 will not be able to apply this update. Compatible A/V Receivers/Controllers: " 2014 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.6 series). " 2013 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.5 series). " 2012 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.4 series) and DTM-40.4. " 2011 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.3 series). " 2010 models:All network A/V receivers and Preamps (xx.2 series). (All models require a firmware update.) Enjoy the new world of audio convenience with this free app.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device configuration
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection
  • Power management
  • Bass and treble adjustment
  • Menu navigation
  • Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control
Features
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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

Screenshots

Integra Remote4 screens
Anthem Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anthem Remote at 2.2 against Integra Remote's 1.9. Anthem Remote also leads on ratings volume (138 vs 38). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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

Anthem Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.2 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 138 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Integra Remote's written reviews are positive against 25% of Anthem Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Integra Remote ships an update every 3 months, Anthem Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Integra Remote versus Anthem Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterIntegra RemoteAnthem Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (38 ratings)2.2 (138 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.0% of reviews25.2% of reviews — better
Number of ratings38138 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCAnthem AV

Customer experience

Integra Remote

All ratings38 ratings
Positive21.1%
Neutral2.6%
Negative76.3%
Written reviews81 reviews
Positive21.0%
Neutral18.5%
Negative60.5%

Anthem Remote

All ratings138 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative66.5%

User reviews

Integra Remote

From 38 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well sometimes
  • 👍 Full functional remote
  • 👍 Great update to the App
  • 👍 Outstanding improvement
  • 👍 Super stable now

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Absolutely useless
  • 🐛 Won't connect 90% of time
  • 🐛 Still loses connections
  • 🐛 Dumpster radio
  • 🐛 Won't open on 10x

Anthem Remote

From 138 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Fantastic interface and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Barely worth the time to install
  • 🐛 Terrible app
  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 13

Bugs and requests

Integra Remote

Reported bugs

40 issues
  • App won't connect
  • App crashes constantly
  • App freezes
  • App won't open
  • App loses connection
Show 35 more
  • App crashes when opening
  • App crashes before opening
  • App not working on new iPhones
  • App keeps dropping out
  • App locks up
  • App not updated for new iOS
  • App crashes when trying to rename inputs
  • App doesn't find receiver after iOS 7 update
  • Network streaming is flaky
  • App crashes when selecting a playlist
  • App prevents phone from sleeping
  • App crashes or hangs periodically
  • Cannot see receiver when off
  • Cannot change network stations unless on Zone 1
  • App crashes when trying to control volume in different areas
  • App doesn't support DHC 80.1
  • App can't assess iPhone music
  • App doesn't stream from iPhone
  • App won't exit out of master button select
  • App crashes when switching to another app
  • App crashes when phone goes into sleep mode
  • App crashes or restarts when phone goes into sleep mode
  • Volume defaults to min when streaming
  • App freezes and won't connect
  • App crashes after startup
  • App doesn't work with iOS 7
  • App doesn't work with iOS 14
  • App doesn't work with iOS 9, 10, 12
  • App doesn't work with iPhone XR software
  • App doesn't work with iOS 13.5.1
  • App doesn't work with iOS 8
  • App doesn't work with iOS 7.1
  • App doesn't work with April 2013 update
  • App doesn't work with iOS 7
  • App doesn't work with latest iOS

Requested features

16 requests
  • Fix connection issues
  • Update for new iOS versions
  • Native iPad version
  • Incorporate iPhone volume buttons
  • Add Zone 2 & 3 control
Show 11 more
  • Add keyboard functionality
  • Add ability to favorite stations
  • Add ability to enter IP address manually
  • Improve scroll behavior for long lists
  • Add feedback from receiver
  • Make app compatible with pre-2012 units
  • Improve UI and menu logic
  • Add dark mode option
  • Improve streaming stability
  • Allow control of network music source for Zone 2
  • Make app rotate on iPad

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

None

Integra Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Integra Remote free?
Integra Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Integra Remote or Anthem Remote?
Anthem Remote is rated higher. Integra Remote averages 1.9 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while Anthem Remote averages 2.2 from 138 ratings.
Do Integra Remote or Anthem Remote have ads?
Neither Integra Remote nor Anthem Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Integra Remote or Anthem Remote?
Integra Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Anthem Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Integra Remote was updated on October 6, 2026 and Anthem Remote on October 13, 2026.

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