Harman Kardon Remote vs G
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Harman Kardon Remote
This app acts as a central remote and music player for your Harman Kardon devices. Stream music wirelessly and manage playlists directly from your phone.
- Device remote control
- Network-enabled product control
- Wireless music streaming
- Custom playlist management
- In-app music playback
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Control and enhance your Harman Kardon products with this remote control and music player app. This is the centerpiece of your Harman Kardon ecosystem. Highlights: > Device Remote Control Easily control all of your network-enabled Harman Kardon products. > Music Streaming Wirelessly stream content to your Harman Kardon products. > Music Player Manage your music content with custom playlists then play and control it straight from the app. Compatible Models: Aura, Onyx, SB26, Sabre SB35, Go+Play Wireless, AVR 170, AVR 1700, AVR 270, AVR 2700, AVR 370, AVR 3700, AVR151, AVR1510, AVR161, AVR1610, AVR171, AVR1710, BDS 275, BDS 575, BDS 277, BDS 577, BDS 280, BDS 580, BDS 80S, BDS x35 and AVRs 151S, 161S, 171S, 1510S, 1610S, and 1710S. Visit harmankardon.com and check for the latest firmware update for your Harman Kardon product to assure compatibility with this app. Note that Harman Kardon products that use wired network connections only, such as the AVR “x70” Series A/V Receivers and the Harman Kardon BDS "x75/77" Series Home Theater systems need to a wired Ethernet connection to your home network access point (router) in order to be discovered by this app. Control Wi-Fi-enabled products such as the AVR 370, AVR 3700 by connecting the product to your home network via wire or wirelessly.
G
Connect your G-SHOCK watch to your smartphone to access enhanced mobile functions. Manage watch settings, create training plans, and analyze your health and activity data. Receive smartphone notifications directly on your wrist.
- Bluetooth watch connection
- Time adjustment and setting
- Create training plans
- Analyze life log data (steps, heart rate)
- Analyze activity log data (distance, time)
- Link with external services (Apple Health, Strava)
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●Description This is the basic application for connecting and communicating with a Bluetooth(R) v4.0 enabled G-SHOCK. Pairing the watch with your smartphone enables use of a variety of different Mobile Link functions that greatly enhance the smartphone experience. The G-SHOCK MOVE app also simplifies certain watch operations by letting you perform them on your phone screen. You can check smartphone notifications (incoming calls, incoming e-mails, etc) on your watch. ●Features of G-SHOCK MOVE app The following functions are available if you paired the G-SHOCK MOVE app with a supported watch. - Time adjustment and setting of the watch - Create Training Plans - Display and analyze life log data such as steps, heart rate*, etc., measured by the watch - Display and analyze activity log data such as distance, time, heart rate*, training effect*, etc., measured by the watch - Linkage (export) with external services such as Apple Health, Strava, etc *Heart rate model only Visit the website below for details. http://world.g-shock.com/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: G at 3.8 against Harman Kardon Remote's 2.0. G also leads on ratings volume (845 vs 218). Harman Kardon Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
G holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 218 and 845 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of Harman Kardon Remote's written reviews are positive against 17% of G's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harman Kardon Remote | G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (218 ratings) | 3.8 (845 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | 17.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 218 | 845 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 149 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | CASIO COMPUTER CO., LTD. |
Customer experience
Harman Kardon Remote
G
User reviews
Harman Kardon Remote
From 218 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Works great with AVR1700
- 👍 Connects and works well with HK speakers
- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 👍 Useful as a remote control
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections from network
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices and speakers
- 🐛 Clunky and outdated user interface
- 🐛 Limited functionality beyond basic volume and bass control
- 🐛 Fails to detect or connect to some HK devices
G
From 845 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Works great
- 👍 Functional app
- 🚀 Easy to use
- 🚀 Connects well with watch
Room to improve
- 🐛 Crashes often
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App freezes/hangs
- 🐛 Unreliable
- 🐛 Buggy
Bugs and requests
Harman Kardon Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Fails to connect to speakers/receivers
- Unresponsive controls
- Incompatible with latest iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Equalizer controls
- Remote power on/off functionality
- Ability to select Bluetooth as audio source
- Support for more HK devices
- Improved stability and reliability
G
Reported bugs
6 issues- App crashes on launch
- Unable to log in or create account
- Inaccurate step/activity tracking
- Tide data is incorrect
- Fails to update watch firmware
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- App not compatible with new devices/OS versions
Requested features
8 requests- Add more activity tracking options
- Improve notification management
- Add iPhone widget
- Allow customization of alarms and vibration
- Improve tide data accuracy
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- Add external heart rate monitor support
- Improve data syncing with Apple Health
- Add sleep tracking
In-app purchases
Harman Kardon Remote
No in-app purchases
G
No in-app purchases
