Comparison

BluOS Controller vs AVM RC S

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

BluOS Controller4 screens
AVM RC S4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
BluOS Controller versus AVM RC S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluOS ControllerAVM RC S
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (5.3K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews38.8% of reviews — better11.8% of reviews
Number of ratings5.3K — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size100 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBluesoundAVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH

Customer experience

BluOS Controller

All ratings5,325 ratings
Positive84.0%
Neutral4.5%
Negative11.5%
Written reviews810 reviews
Positive38.8%
Neutral11.9%
Negative49.4%

AVM RC S

Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative79.4%

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

None

BluOS Controller

No in-app purchases

None

AVM RC S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is BluOS Controller free?
BluOS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVM RC S free?
AVM RC S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do BluOS Controller or AVM RC S have ads?
Neither BluOS Controller nor AVM RC S shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BluOS Controller or AVM RC S?
BluOS Controller ships an update monthly, and AVM RC S every 7 months. Most recently, BluOS Controller was updated on October 16, 2026 and AVM RC S on October 18, 2026.

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