Comparison

Denon Cocoon vs AVR Controller

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

Head to head
About

Denon Cocoon

Enhance your speaker dock experience with this app. It automatically matches your device's color and language, simplifies Wi-Fi setup, and offers a premium music player with playlist creation, internet radio, and network music streaming.

Highlights
  • Automatic color and language matching
  • Easy Wi-Fi network setup
  • Premium music player with playlist creation
  • Internet radio streaming
  • Music server for network streaming
  • Full remote control of speaker dock
  • Advanced alarm features
Features
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Designed to match the beauty of the Cocoon and developed to further enhance your Cocoon experience, the Denon Cocoon App is the one thing you are missing if you purchased the Denon Cocoon (or Cocoon Portable) Speaker Dock. As soon as you install this App and dock your iOS device into the Cocoon, the App will automatically select the background color to match the color of your Cocoon and it will also select the same language to which your iOS device is set. The App also offers you the easiest way to integrate the Cocoon into your home Wi-Fi network: you dock your iOS device into the Cocoon and follow the on-screen instructions. The only thing you need to enter is your Wi-Fi network’s password. The Denon Cocoon App also features a premium music player for your iPod music library to play your music, create Playlists or simply add songs to the Queue. But you’re not limited to your own music, with the Internet Radio feature you can listen to thousands of free internet radio stations from all over the world. When connected to your home Wi-Fi network you can further expand your choice of music by using the Music Server to browse and play all the music that is stored on your PC, Mac or Network Attached Storage (NAS) drive. Have fun! Setup and operation features: •Automatically adapts the background color of the app to match the color of your Cocoon •Automatically selects the same language for the App as your selected iOS language •Available language versions: English, Chinese, Spanish, Russian, French, Japanese, German, Italian, Swedish and Dutch •Rename your Cocoon – useful when you have multiple Cocoon’s in your home •Full remote control of your Cocoon •Stream wirelessly over AirPlay to the Cocoon or any other Denon AirPlay compatible product •Store 3 of your favorite stations in the Cocoon – allows you to listen to your favorite internet radio stations even without your iOS device •Advanced Alarm features: Sleep Timer, Alarm and Nap Timer Music player features: •iPod library browsing by Playlist, Artist, Songs and Albums •Shuffle and Repeat playback modes •Create and edit Playlists •Queue mode – add Songs ‘on the fly’ to the Queue, like with a Jukebox •Save Queue as Playlist Music Server features: •Browse your home network for your favorite music files •Play back music that is stored on any PC, Mac or NAS drive connected to your home network •Browse and play music stored on a USB memory drive, USB hard disc drive or other portable device (feature not available on Cocoon Portable) Internet radio features: •Listen to a wide selection of Internet radio stations •Browse Internet radio stations by location, genre, language or Podcast •Powerful search feature for your iPod music library and Internet Radio stations •Save 3 of your favorite Internet Radio stations as convenient presets •Ability to choose bitrate from stations that support multiple streams Notices: •The Denon Cocoon app requires iOS 5 or later and works with the iPhone 3GS or newer, the iPod Touch 3rd generation or newer, and all iPads (in 2x mode) •DRM protected iTunes music is NOT supported by the Denon Cocoon app (or any 3rd party music app) •iTunes Match will be supported in a future update •Wi-Fi or data connection required to stream Internet radio •Availability of "Time Seek function" depends on the specification of Media servers •Availability of Internet Radio Stations depends on countries

About

AVR Controller

Easily manage your compatible Denon or Marantz AVR's power, volume, and sound modes. This third-party app offers quick access to essential controls, preventing accidental changes to your preferred settings.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quick select sound modes
  • Accidental touch prevention
  • Syncs with AVR status
  • Network capability support
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Download AVR Controller and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. AVR Controller isn't a typical remote app. It takes inspiration from the front of your receiver, with thoughtfully spaced controls and a physical-style volume knob that gives it a high-end, cinematic feel — like it belongs alongside your home theater equipment. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, AVR Controller feels more like a dedicated control panel than a basic utility. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. AVR Controller is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume and mute control • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input and sound mode combinations • Displays the current sound mode • Multi-zone control for supported AVRs • Multi-receiver support • Automatically stays in sync when AVR settings are changed outside the app • Automatically finds your AVR — even if its IP address changes • Movie Mode dims the screen to reduce distractions and save battery; tap or pick up your iPhone to bring it back instantly • Demo Mode lets you explore AVR Controller without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs. It lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume and sound mode. AVR Controller gives you fast access to the Quick Selects already configured on your receiver. TIPS • For reliable network control, set your AVR's Network Control setting to “Always On.” This may increase standby power consumption. • Your AVR must be connected to your local network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. • A static IP address is not required, but is best for fastest startup. AVR Controller can automatically find your receiver again if its IP address changes.

Screenshots

Denon Cocoon4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against Denon Cocoon's 18%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.9) and update cadence (monthly vs every 5 months). Denon Cocoon's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 18.6). 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

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 18% of Denon Cocoon's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon Cocoon ships an update every 5 months, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Denon Cocoon versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon CocoonAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (8 ratings)3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews18.3% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings820 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS4.3 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

Denon Cocoon

All ratings8 ratings
Positive12.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews213 reviews
Positive18.3%
Neutral11.7%
Negative70.0%

AVR Controller

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Denon Cocoon

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon Cocoon free?
Denon Cocoon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon Cocoon or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Denon Cocoon averages 1.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Denon Cocoon or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Denon Cocoon nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon Cocoon or AVR Controller?
Denon Cocoon ships an update every 5 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Denon Cocoon was updated on September 22, 2026 and AVR Controller on September 30, 2026.

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