BluOS Controller vs AVM RC S
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
BluOS Controller
Control your wireless hi-res music systems from multiple brands. Stream music from various sources, synchronize playback across rooms, and manage your entire audio experience wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet.
- Universal remote for BluOS-enabled systems
- Wireless multi-room music streaming
- Access streaming services, libraries, and radio
- Synchronized playback across multiple rooms
- Control from smartphone, tablet, or laptop
- High-resolution audio with no lag
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The BluOS Controller app serves as the universal remote for all BluOS-enabled wireless hi-res music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound Professional, Cyrus Audio, DALI Speakers, and Monitor Audio. Link multiple BluOS-enabled systems to enjoy synchronized music throughout your home. Access, stream, and enjoy music from various sources, such as streaming services, your music library, or global Internet radio stations and podcasts. The best part? It's all wireless, effortlessly controlled from your smartphone, tablet, or laptop, delivering stunning audio with no lag and zero loss in sound quality. Available for iOS devices, the BluOS Controller app is everything you need to set up, control and listen to your music on a BluOS-enabled wireless music system. • Wirelessly stream your music to any BluOS-enabled stereo system, wired loudspeakers, or wireless speakers. • Effortlessly browse, access, and enjoy music from numerous streaming services, Internet radio stations, or your personal library. • Take control of your music from anywhere within your home using your smartphone or tablet. • Play different music in each room simultaneously, or achieve flawless synchronization across all BluOS-enabled speakers and players. • Easily position BluOS-enabled speakers and players throughout your home, connecting them to your WiFi network with user-friendly setup tutorials and support. Learn more about BluOS at www.bluos.io. Have questions or need support? Go to support.bluesound.com for BluOS FAQs, setup tips, and troubleshooting articles.
AVM RC S
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for network-enabled AVM Audio components. Stream music in HiFi quality from various sources, manage your collection, and control playback directly from your device.
- HiFi music streaming from TIDAL and QOBUZ
- Stream from local UPnP/DLNA media servers
- Direct streaming from smartphone/tablet
- Browse and control music collection
- Webradio and podcast access
- Volume and playback controls
- Gapless playback and playlist creation
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The RC S App will turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for your network-enabled AVM Audio components with integrated HiFi streaming capabilities, providing a variety of features to get the most out of your AVM Audio device. Features - Stream music in HiFi sound quality from TIDAL and QOBUZ* - Stream music from your local UPnP / DLNA media server - Stream music from your smartphone or tablet directly to a network-enabled AVM Audio device - Browse and control your whole music collection (NAS, CD, USB etc.) - Webradio & Podcasts - Volume control - Local source selection & playback controls (CD, Phono, Analogue & Digital Inputs etc.) - Gapless playback - Create & save playlists - Create & save favorites * TIDAL and QOBUZ are innovative music streaming platforms offering high-fidelity sound quality, expertly curated content, and unique artists experiences for registered members. Stay up-to-date To get the most out of your AVM Audio HiFi streaming system, please make sure you always keep the RC S App and the software of your AVM Audio device up-to-date. To make sure your device runs the latest software version, please use the AVM RC S App: Navigate to the ‘Settings' tab and choose 'Device Settings' / 'Software' / 'Check for Updates'. Please note: TIDAL, QOBUZ and other Online Services such as Webradio and Podcasts require your AVM Audio device to run software version 0.18 or higher. To make sure your AVM Audio device runs the latest software version, please use the RC S App: Navigate to the 'Settings' tab and choose 'Device Settings' / 'Software' / 'Check for Updates'. IMPORTANT NOTE for vTuner users: Due to the implementation of the advanced Airable internet radio, podcast and music service, vTuner will no longer be supported. However, formerly stored stations can still be accessed and used via the Favorite and Preset menus. Changes without prior notice possible in the sense of technological upgrades.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: BluOS Controller at monthly against AVM RC S's every 7 months. BluOS Controller also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 12%). AVM RC S's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 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.
BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, AVM RC S every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | BluOS Controller | AVM RC S |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 38.8% of reviews — better | 11.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5.3K — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Bluesound | AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH |
Customer experience
BluOS Controller
AVM RC S
Bugs and requests
BluOS Controller
Reported bugs
4 issues- App fails to detect/connect to players
- Playlists not saving/loading properly
- Frequent app crashes and freezes
- Streaming service integration issues
Requested features
4 requests- Improved Spotify/Apple Music integration
- Better local music library support
- Chromecast/AirPlay integration
- Customizable app interface
AVM RC S
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
BluOS Controller
No in-app purchases
AVM RC S
No in-app purchases









