Comparison

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR vs AVR Controller

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

Head to head
About

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

Control your DENON or Marantz AVR with ease, adjusting volume, power, and sound properties. This app offers quick access to essential audio settings for movies and music, supporting multi-zone environments.

Highlights
  • Volume and Power control
  • Adjust Dynamic EQ
  • Adjust Dynamic Volume
  • Multi-AVR support
  • Multi-zone environment support
  • Quick startup
Features
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Quick Remote is a fast, simple remote control for Denon and Marantz AV receivers. The app starts in a moment and puts the controls you use most on one clean screen. Change the volume, turn the receiver on or off, and switch sound modes from the sofa. FREE AND PRO You need a Denon or Marantz AV receiver to use this app. Quick Remote is paid software. A free trial lets you use every feature for 7 days of use. Nothing is locked during the trial. After the trial, main-zone volume and power stay free. The basic sound modes (Movie, Music, Game, Direct) and HEOS speaker control also stay free. All other features need the Pro version. The Pro version is a one-time in-app purchase. There is no subscription. Users who first started the app before 23 August 2025 keep all features. WORKS WITH DENON & MARANTZ Denon and Marantz AV receivers use the same network control protocol, so Quick Remote works with both. It automatically discovers supported receivers on your home network, including HEOS built-in models. Receivers our users control every day include: • Denon AVR-X series: X1000, X1100W, X1200W, X1300W, X1400H, X1500H, X1600H, X1700H, X1800H, X2000, X2100W, X2200W, X2300W, X2400H, X2500H, X2600H, X2700H, X2800H, X3000, X3100W, X3200W, X3300W, X3400H, X3600H, X3700H, X3800H, X4000, X4100W, X4200W, X4400H, X4500H, X4700H • Denon AVC-X series: X3700H, X3800H, X4700H, X4800H • Denon AVR-S series: S650H, S660H, S670H, S700W, S710W, S750H, S760H, S770H, S930H, S960H, S970H • Older Denon: AVR-1912, AVR-1913, AVR-2113, AVR-3313, AVR-4520, AVR-E300, AVR-E400, DRA-800H, DRA-900H • Marantz: SR5015, SR6013, SR6015, SR7009, SR7015, NR1504, NR1510, NR1604, CINEMA 30, CINEMA 40, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s FEATURES • Volume dial with 0.5 dB steps • Power on/standby for the main zone • Sound modes: Movie, Music, Game and Direct • Control of HEOS speakers • Several receivers, one tab each • Input switching: TV Audio, Blu-ray, Game, CD, Media Player, Bluetooth, Internet Radio and more (Pro) • Surround modes such as Dolby Surround (Pro) • Power and volume for zone 2 and zone 3, and power for all zones at once (Pro) • Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume (Pro) • Bass and treble (Pro) • Subwoofer and center level (Pro) • Dialog Enhancer and Cinema EQ (Pro) • ECO mode, sleep timer and display dimmer (Pro) • Available in 30+ languages FAST AND FOCUSED No ads. No account. Just open the app and control your receiver. Quick Remote is built to be the quickest way to adjust the volume, change the input or switch sound modes. Note: Quick Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Denon or Marantz. Denon and Marantz are trademarks of their respective owners.

About

AVR Controller

Control your network-enabled AV receiver with ease from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, switch inputs, and manage settings instantly without searching for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Volume dial and slider control
  • Instant response over Wi-Fi
  • Input and surround mode switching
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Multi-zone control (Zone 2/3)
  • FM/AM tuner presets
  • On-screen menu navigation
Features
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A fast, easy controller for your network-enabled AV receiver (AVR), on iPhone and iPad. No more hunting for the remote in a dark room or waiting for a slow app to load. Power, volume, and inputs are right at your fingertips. FEATURES • Volume dial: Turn a knob to set the volume, or switch to a slider if you prefer. • Instant response: The app talks directly to your receiver over your Wi-Fi, so changes happen right away. • Inputs and surround modes: Switch inputs and surround modes with a single tap. • Your layout: Reorder the home screen sections (inputs, surround, volume, and more) in Settings. • Multi-zone: Control power, volume, and inputs for other rooms (Zone 2 / Zone 3). • Tuner: Recall your FM/AM presets instantly. • Remote: Navigate the on-screen (OSD) menus. • Automatic reconnect: If your receiver's IP address changes, the app finds it again and reconnects. • Built for iPad: A roomy sidebar layout. Every feature is free. If you enjoy the app, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Development (tips do not unlock features). COMPATIBILITY Works with AV receivers that support network control (HTTP on port 8080). Verified on the Denon AVR-X3800H. Check your receiver's manual to confirm it supports network control. This is an unofficial app made by an independent developer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Product names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: AVR Controller at 5.0 against Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR's 4.4. AVR Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 80%). Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly) and ratings volume (51 vs 1). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. AVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR has 51 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 80% of Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR ships an update every 2 days, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuick Remote Denon Marantz AVRAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (51 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews80.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings51 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBITZEAL ABYorihito Tada

Customer experience

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

All ratings51 ratings
Positive84.3%
Neutral5.9%
Negative9.8%
Written reviews25 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative12.0%

AVR Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

One-time1
  • Quick Remote Full Access$4.99
None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR free?
Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR averages 4.4 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR or AVR Controller?
Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR ships an update every 2 days, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR was updated on October 25, 2026 and AVR Controller on October 7, 2026.

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