Comparison

iControlAV2013 vs AV Remote

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume control
  • Volume presets
  • HEOS device detection
  • Apple TV integration
  • Quick Select feature
Features
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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.

Screenshots

iControlAV20134 screens
AV Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

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

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
iControlAV2013 versus AV Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriControlAV2013AV Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (48 ratings)3.4 (23 ratings) — better
Positive reviews36.0% of reviews58.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings48 — better23
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 23 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size54 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCThe Iconfactory

Customer experience

iControlAV2013

All ratings48 ratings
Positive31.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative60.4%
Written reviews172 reviews
Positive36.0%
Neutral7.0%
Negative57.0%

AV Remote

All ratings23 ratings
Positive60.9%
Neutral4.3%
Negative34.8%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral5.9%
Negative35.3%

In-app purchases

None

iControlAV2013

No in-app purchases

None

AV Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iControlAV2013 free?
iControlAV2013 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AV Remote free?
AV Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iControlAV2013 or AV Remote?
AV Remote is rated higher. iControlAV2013 averages 2.4 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while AV Remote averages 3.4 from 23 ratings.
Do iControlAV2013 or AV Remote have ads?
Neither iControlAV2013 nor AV Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iControlAV2013 or AV Remote?
iControlAV2013 ships an update every 4 months, and AV Remote every 23 months. Most recently, iControlAV2013 was updated on October 23, 2026 and AV Remote on October 24, 2026.

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