iControlAV2013 vs AV Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iControlAV2013
Control your compatible 2013 Pioneer AV receiver and Blu-ray player with your iOS device. Adjust EQ, access streaming services, rename inputs, and manage power-saving modes. Stream music via AirPlay and view audio/video signal information.
- Basic AV receiver control (volume, input, power)
- Advanced control of receiver features (EQ, streaming)
- Input renaming for personalization
- Room calibration results review
- Multi-zone control (up to 3 zones)
- AirPlay music streaming with album art
- ECO mode management
- Audio/Video signal status viewer
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Completely redesigned for 2013, iControlAV2013 gives you complete control of your compatible 2013 Pioneer AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc player using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. (*A note regarding AV Receiver compatibility: iControlAV2013 works with compatible 2013 AV receivers only. A complete list of compatible models is available below. ) Not only can you control the basic features of your AV receiver like volume, switching inputs, select the listening mode and power on and off. iControlAV2013 turns your iOS device into an advanced remote control, giving full control (i.e. SOUND EXPLORER) of your new AV receiver, and in a fun and intuitive way. Adjust EQ settings with just the flick of a finger. Access and control the receiver's streaming services. Rename inputs to personalize the app for your system. Review before-and-after room calibration results. You can even control up to 3 zones, all from one device and all on iControlAV2013's beatiful new user interface. Other all-new features for 2013 include: - PUSH PLAYER - stream music via AirPlay directly from your iOS device, complete with album art and song info. - ECO MANAGER - Access and control the receiver's power-saving ECO modes - STATUS VIEWER - View the Audio/Video signal(input-and-output) information and Surround result image. - Supports multiple devices simulateneously - up to four different iOS devices can control the AV receiver at once, ideal when you're taking advantage of the receiver's multi-room capabilities - Easy Navigation - Improved navigation makes it easy to access all of the app's features directly from the Home Menu Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the iPad version has a unique user interface specifically designed to take advantage of the iPad device's larger screen. *Set the network standby --> "ON" beforehand, you can turn ON your AV receiver with iControlAV2013. Description Compatible AV receiver models (as of August 2013) : USA/Canada: SC-79, SC-77, SC-75, SC-1523, SC-1528, SC-72, SC-1323, SC-1328, SC-71, SC-1223, SC-1228, VSX-70, VSX-1123, VSX-1128, VSX-1028 South-America : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Europe : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Asean : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Osceania : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Middle-East : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-2023, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 East-Asia : SC-LX87, SC-LX77, SC-LX57, SC-1223, VSX-1123, VSX-923 Compatible Blu-ray Disc player models (as of August 2013) : USA/Canada : BDP-33FD, BDP-31FD, BDP-330, BDP-43FD, BDP-41FD, BDP-430, BDP-53FD, BDP-52FD, BDP-140, BDP-62FD, BDP-150 Europe : BDP-LX53, BDP-330, BDP-333, BDP-LX54, BDP-430, BDP-LX55, BDP-440, BDP-140 , BDP-450, BDP-150, BDP-160 Other Countries : BDP-LX53, BDP-330, BDP-LX54, BDP-430, BDP-LX55, BDP-440, BDP-140, BDP-450, BDP-150, BDP-160 * Not compatible with Pioneer models other than those listed above.
AV Remote
Control your Marantz or Denon AV receiver with ease. This app offers basic functions like power, volume control, and presets. It supports HEOS devices and integrates with Apple TV for a streamlined experience.
- Power on/off
- Volume control
- Volume presets
- HEOS device detection
- Apple TV integration
- Quick Select feature
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AV Remote is a simple remote that lets you control any recent Marantz or Denon AV receiver. There is an on/off button, volume controls, and three volume presets. That's it! If your receiver supports HEOS (Home Entertainment Operating System) then AV Remote should be able to automatically detect the device and let you control it. It's designed to work well with the Apple TV and its remote or app. A shortcut can also be configured to show the remote on your device. Settings are also available to use the AV receiver’s Quick Select feature and to show a power LED.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AV Remote at 3.4 against iControlAV2013's 2.4. AV Remote also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 36%). iControlAV2013's advantage is update cadence (every 4 months vs every 23 months) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 16.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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.
AV Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 36% of iControlAV2013's written reviews are positive against 59% of AV Remote's.
iControlAV2013 ships an update every 4 months, AV Remote every 23 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iControlAV2013 | AV Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (48 ratings) | 3.4 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.0% of reviews | 58.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 48 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 23 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 5.1 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | The Iconfactory |
Customer experience
iControlAV2013
AV Remote
In-app purchases
iControlAV2013
No in-app purchases
AV Remote
No in-app purchases









