Comparison

Nuvo Player vs Marantz AVR Remote

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

Head to head
About

Nuvo Player

Control your entire home audio system from a single app. Play different music in every room or stream the same song throughout your house. Access internet radio, streaming services, and your personal music collection.

Highlights
  • Control all audio zones and functions
  • Access networked music collections
  • Stream internet radio and services
  • Browse music by song, album, artist, genre
  • Create favorites for quick navigation
  • Group zones for whole-house audio
Features
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Player Portfolio, the whole home audio system from Nuvo, offers true listening freedom with instant access to endless music options. Play Pandora in your kitchen, iTunes in the den, or the same song throughout the entire house – all from a single, intuitive app. And setup is a breeze, making it easy to get right to the music you love most. The perfect fit for any home.
 To set up a Nuvo system, you’ll need one or more Player Portfolio components to build your music zones. With a variety of solutions for wireless or wired configurations, it’s easy to build the perfect audio experience for any space. Your entire music collection, all in one place. 
Player Portfolio offers built-in access to all your favorite music. You can listen to an expansive variety of Internet radio, the most popular streaming services, as well as your personal music collection stored on your networked devices. The Player app brings endless options together in one convenient place. Complete control in the palm of your hand.
 The Player app puts you in control and allows you to customize settings to suit your needs. Quickly and easily choose where you want to listen and what you want to hear. Play different music in every room, or group zones together to broadcast a single song throughout the entire house – the power is in your hands. Whether it’s an old favorite or the newest hit, your home will be filled with the music that moves you. Features: • Complete control of all audio zones and functions including, power, volume, playlists, pause, next, and mute • Access music stored on networked computers and mobile devices • Listen to an unlimited selection of Internet radio and streaming services including Spotify, Pandora, iHeartRadio, TuneIn, Napster, Deezer, and SiriusXM • Easily browse by song, album, artist, genre, and more • Ability to create favorites for quick navigation *streaming services subject to geographic availability and some may require subscriptions LEGAL Portions of this software are provided by 3rd parties. Platinum Software Copyright © Plutinosoft LLC, 2007. All rights reserved. This software and documentation constitute an unpublished work and contain valuable trade secrets and proprietary information belonging to Plutinosoft. None of the foregoing material may be copied, duplicated or disclosed without the express written permission of Plutinosoft.

About

Marantz AVR Remote

Control your compatible Marantz AV receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, inputs, and settings. Seamlessly integrate with HEOS for network browsing and control.

Highlights
  • Control power, volume, and inputs
  • Access Smart Select and Surround Modes
  • Network browsing with HEOS integration
  • ECO Mode settings
  • Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
  • Marantz CD Player control
  • View user manuals
Features
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The “Marantz AVR Remote” app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over the latest generation of Marantz AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). A wide portfolio of useful features, nicely designed graphics and easy to operate user interface do make the app a useful tool to control your AVR. Control the basic functions of your Marantz product with power, volume, input and settings. Have direct access to Smart Select and Surround Modes. Network browsing is either done within the Marantz AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the new Marantz AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. "Because Music Matters" Compatible Marantz Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 30 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 50 SERIES 2, CINEMA 60 SERIES 2, CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 2025 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 20 2024 Model Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 30 2023 Model Network AV Receiver: STEREO 70s 2022 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 10 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s 2021 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805A 2020 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7706 Network AV Receiver: SR8015, SR7015, SR6015, SR5015, NR1711 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: SR6014, SR5014, NR1710, NR1510, NR1200 2018 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7705 Network AV Receiver: SR7013, SR6013, SR5013, NR1609, NR1509 2017 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805, AV7704 Network AV Receiver: SR8012, SR7012, SR6012, SR5012, NR1608, NR1508 2016 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7703 Network AV Receiver: SR7011, SR6011, SR5011, NR1607 2015 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7702mkII Network AV Receiver: SR7010, SR6010, SR5010, NR1606, NR1506 2014 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8802, AV8802A *Not compatible with Marantz models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVR and AVP •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •Marantz CD Control when your Marantz AVR is connected to Marantz CD Player with a remote cable •Viewing User manuals •Multi-Language Support (English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Polish.) (*3) Notes: *1: A firmware update for your Marantz product is may be needed, please update the firmware via the system setup menu. (General > Firmware) If the App doesn't work well, please try to reboot your mobile device, unplug the power cord of the main unit and reinsert into the power outlet or check your home network. *2: Please set "Network Control" to "ON" in your product via the system setup menu to use this app. (Network > Network Control) *3: The OS language setting is automatically detected; when not available, English is selected.

Screenshots

Nuvo Player4 screens
Marantz AVR Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Nuvo Player at 2.4 against Marantz AVR Remote's 2.0. Marantz AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (627 vs 196). 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

Nuvo Player holds the better App Store score, 2.4 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 196 and 627 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 20% and 21% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nuvo Player versus Marantz AVR Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNuvo PlayerMarantz AVR Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (196 ratings) — better2.0 (627 ratings)
Positive reviews20.1% of reviews20.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings196627 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB72 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLegrand, Inc.D&M Holdings

Customer experience

Nuvo Player

All ratings196 ratings
Positive30.6%
Neutral7.7%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews134 reviews
Positive20.1%
Neutral11.9%
Negative67.9%

Marantz AVR Remote

All ratings625 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.5%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative69.7%

Bugs and requests

Nuvo Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Marantz AVR Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to detect receiver
  • Crashing on certain functions
  • Inconsistent volume and power controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media server integration
  • Better Audyssey settings control
  • Faster navigation and UI responsiveness

In-app purchases

None

Nuvo Player

No in-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nuvo Player free?
Nuvo Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Nuvo Player or Marantz AVR Remote?
Nuvo Player is rated higher. Nuvo Player averages 2.4 out of 5 from 196 ratings, while Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 from 627 ratings.
Do Nuvo Player or Marantz AVR Remote have ads?
Neither Nuvo Player nor Marantz AVR Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nuvo Player or Marantz AVR Remote?
Nuvo Player ships an update every 3 months, and Marantz AVR Remote every 3 months. Most recently, Nuvo Player was updated on October 14, 2026 and Marantz AVR Remote on October 20, 2026.

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