Logic Remote vs Denon AVR Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Logic Remote
This app extends the creative capabilities of Logic Pro and GarageBand on your Mac. It transforms your iPad or iPhone into a versatile controller for recording, mixing, and performing instruments remotely.
- Remote instrument performance
- Multi-Touch mixer controls
- Transport control
- Step Sequencer for beat programming
- Remix FX
- Sound Library browsing
- Visual EQ and plug-in control
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Logic Remote is a companion app for Logic Pro and GarageBand on the Mac. It provides an innovative way to extend the creative power of Logic or GarageBand by using your iPad or iPhone. Designed to take full advantage of Multi-Touch, Logic Remote offers new ways to record, mix, and even perform instruments from anywhere in the room, turning your iPad or iPhone* into a mixer, transport control, and a flexible Touch Instrument. Play Logic Instruments • Play any Logic instrument using a familiar piano keyboard or guitar fretboard • Tap out beats on drum pads or a drum kit • Control Live Loops by triggering cells or switching between scenes • Program beats, bass lines, and melodic parts in Step Sequencer • Perform Remix FX over individual tracks or the entire song • Use the scale mode to limit notes to fit the key of your song • Tap and strum entire chords using Chord Strip view • Make simple or dramatic changes to your sounds with Smart Controls • Add the Arpeggiator plug-in to any instrument Navigate Logic Projects • Operate basic transport controls like start, stop, record, and cycle • Swipe the LCD or bar ruler to navigate to any location • Select and jump to any Logic project marker • Control recordings on your Mac from another room • Browse the Sound Library and remotely change Patches • Enable Smart Help and hover over interface elements on your Mac to display documentation on your iPad • Remotely trigger Logic key commands with customizable buttons Mix Your Logic Sessions • Use Multi-Touch gestures to adjust Mixer volume, pan, solo, and mute controls • Swipe to scroll or jump in banks to navigate through Mixer faders • Use the level meter strip to monitor levels and identify clipping • Enable and change automation modes for each fader • Use Multi-Touch gestures to shape the tone of your tracks with Visual EQ • Plug-in view provides access to Logic or Audio Unit plug-in parameters *Smart Controls, Sound Library navigation, Smart Help, full mixer, and access to plug-in controls are available only on iPad
Denon AVR Remote
Control your compatible network-ready Denon AV Receiver from your iOS device. Manage basic functions, access network browsing, and adjust settings with an overhauled interface. Integrates with HEOS for seamless control.
- Basic function control (power, volume, input)
- Network browsing and HEOS app integration
- ECO Mode settings
- Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
- View user manuals
- Multi-language support
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This app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over your 2014 or later model year network ready Denon AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have been completely overhauled. Control the basic functions of your Denon product with power, volume, input and settings. Network browsing is either done within the Denon AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the Denon AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. Compatible Denon Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-S980H, AVR-X2900H, AVR-X3900H 2024 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A10H, AVR-X6800H 2023 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X1800H, AVR-S770H, AVR-S670H, DRA-900H 2022 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A1H, AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H, AVR-S970H 2021 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500HA, AVR-X1700H, AVR-S760H, AVR-S660H 2020 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A110, AVR-X6700H, AVR-X4700H, AVR-X3700H, AVR-X2700H, AVR-S960H 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X3600H, AVR-X2600H, AVR-X1600H, AVR-S950H, AVR-S750H, AVR-S650H, DRA-800H 2018 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6500H, AVR-X4500H, AVR-X3500H, AVR-X2500H, AVR-X1500H, AVR-S940H, AVR-S740H, AVR-S640H 2017 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500H, AVR-X6400H, AVR-X4400H, AVR-X3400H, AVR-X2400H, AVR-X1400H, AVR-S930H, AVR-S730H 2016 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6300H, AVR-X4300H, AVR-X3300W, AVR-X2300W, AVR-X1300W, AVR-S920W, AVR-S720W 2015 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6200W, AVR-X4200W, AVR-X3200W, AVR-X2200W, AVR-X1200W, AVR-S910W, AVR-S710W 2014 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X7200W, AVR-X7200WA *Not compatible with Denon models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVRs •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •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 Denon 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Logic Remote at 4.6 against Denon AVR Remote's 2.0. Logic Remote also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 22%) and ratings volume (7K vs 1.4K). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 6 months) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). 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.
Logic Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7K and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Logic Remote's written reviews are positive against 22% of Denon AVR Remote's.
Logic Remote ships an update every 6 months, Denon AVR Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Logic Remote | Denon AVR Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.6 (7K ratings) — better | 2.0 (1.4K ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better | 21.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7K — better | 1.4K |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 315 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apple | D&M Holdings |
Customer experience
Logic Remote
Denon AVR Remote
Bugs and requests
Logic Remote
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Denon AVR Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to detect receiver on network
- Volume controls not syncing with receiver
- Certain settings not persisting across inputs
- Frequent app crashes and hangs
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually enter receiver IP address
- More customization options
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Improved multi-zone control
In-app purchases
Logic Remote
No in-app purchases
Denon AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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