Harman Kardon Remote vs Classic X5
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.
Classic X5
Manage all your compatible smart home devices from a single application. This utility allows for the addition of multiple devices, offering centralized control. Ensure your hardware is compatible with this app by checking with the manufacturer.
- Control compatible smart home devices
- Add multiple devices
- Centralized device management
- Check hardware compatibility
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This app is to control compatible Smart Home devices. You could add multiple devices and control all of them in one place. Please consult with your hardware manufacturer to ensure compatibility with this app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Classic X5 at 5.0 against Harman Kardon Remote's 2.0. Classic X5 also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Harman Kardon Remote's advantage is ratings volume (218 vs 5) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
Classic X5 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Harman Kardon Remote has 218 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Harman Kardon Remote ships an update every 2 months, Classic X5 every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Harman Kardon Remote | Classic X5 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (218 ratings) | 5.0 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 218 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman International Industries | M S Dehkordi |
Customer experience
Harman Kardon Remote
Classic X5
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
Classic X5
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Harman Kardon Remote
No in-app purchases
Classic X5
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Harman Kardon Remote free?
Is Classic X5 free?
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