McIntosh Connect vs Avanzert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McIntosh Connect
Control compatible McIntosh audio equipment with a streamlined interface. Manage volume, inputs, tone, and more for select preamplifiers. Easily update firmware and configure network settings for an optimized listening experience.
- Volume Control
- Input Selection & Renaming
- Tone Adjustment
- Firmware Update Management
- Multi-Zone Audio Control
- Network Setup
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McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.
Avanzert
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Avanzert lists concerts that don't make it onto the big ticketing apps. Small jazz rooms, contemporary classical programs, experimental electronic nights, rock shows in rooms under 200 capacity. Follow the artists you care about and set a city. The Feed builds from there and gets sharper the more you use it. • Jazz, contemporary classical, electronic, rock • Feed shaped by the artists you follow and the city you set • Use your location, or pick any city • Get a heads-up when a followed artist announces a date nearby • Share a show, search for tickets Browse without an account. Sign in with email, Google, or Apple if you want your Feed to stick.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: McIntosh Connect at every 3 months against Avanzert's every 6 months. Avanzert's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.
McIntosh Connect ships an update every 3 months, Avanzert every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McIntosh Connect | Avanzert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 6 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. | Ole Diersen |
In-app purchases
McIntosh Connect
No in-app purchases
Avanzert
No in-app purchases
Questions
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