Comparison

ArcamRemote vs Marantz AVR Remote

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

Head to head
About

ArcamRemote

Control compatible Arcam AV receivers and UDP players from your iPad. Manage basic functions like volume and input selection, as well as advanced settings such as audio modes and video adjustments.

Highlights
  • Control Arcam AVR380, AVR450, AV750, AV950
  • Control UDP411
  • Input selection
  • Volume control
  • Audio mode adjustments
  • Video adjustments
  • Network control
Features
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Free for use with the Arcam AVR380, AVR450, AV750 & AV950. Effortlessly control your AVR380, AVR450, AVR750, AV950 and UDP411 directly from your iPad. Arcam's AVR380, AVR450, AVR750, AVR950 High-End Home Cinema components all feature an advanced network control. This app gives you complete control of your Arcam AVR, including basic control such as input selection & volume control and advanced features such as audio modes & video adjustments. Note: Please ensure that the control setting of your AVR (found in Menu > General Setup) is set to “IP”. IMPORTANT NOTE: This app only works with the Arcam equipment listed above. Please check www.arcam.co.uk for the latest product firmware.

About

Marantz AVR Remote

Control your compatible Marantz AV receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, inputs, and settings. Seamlessly integrate with HEOS for network browsing and control.

Highlights
  • Control power, volume, and inputs
  • Access Smart Select and Surround Modes
  • Network browsing with HEOS integration
  • ECO Mode settings
  • Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
  • Marantz CD Player control
  • View user manuals
Features
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The “Marantz AVR Remote” app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over the latest generation of Marantz AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). A wide portfolio of useful features, nicely designed graphics and easy to operate user interface do make the app a useful tool to control your AVR. Control the basic functions of your Marantz product with power, volume, input and settings. Have direct access to Smart Select and Surround Modes. Network browsing is either done within the Marantz AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the new Marantz AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. "Because Music Matters" Compatible Marantz Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 30 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 50 SERIES 2, CINEMA 60 SERIES 2, CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 2025 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 20 2024 Model Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 30 2023 Model Network AV Receiver: STEREO 70s 2022 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 10 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s 2021 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805A 2020 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7706 Network AV Receiver: SR8015, SR7015, SR6015, SR5015, NR1711 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: SR6014, SR5014, NR1710, NR1510, NR1200 2018 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7705 Network AV Receiver: SR7013, SR6013, SR5013, NR1609, NR1509 2017 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805, AV7704 Network AV Receiver: SR8012, SR7012, SR6012, SR5012, NR1608, NR1508 2016 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7703 Network AV Receiver: SR7011, SR6011, SR5011, NR1607 2015 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7702mkII Network AV Receiver: SR7010, SR6010, SR5010, NR1606, NR1506 2014 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8802, AV8802A *Not compatible with Marantz models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVR and AVP •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •Marantz CD Control when your Marantz AVR is connected to Marantz CD Player with a remote cable •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 Marantz 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.

Screenshots

Marantz AVR Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Marantz AVR Remote at 2.0 against ArcamRemote's 1.0. Marantz AVR Remote also leads on ratings volume (625 vs 1) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). ArcamRemote's advantage is review sentiment (50% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 15.0). 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

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

Marantz AVR Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.0 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 625 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of ArcamRemote's written reviews are positive against 21% of Marantz AVR Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ArcamRemote ships an update every 14 months, Marantz AVR Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ArcamRemote versus Marantz AVR Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterArcamRemoteMarantz AVR Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (1 ratings)2.0 (625 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better20.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1625 — better
Update frequencyEvery 14 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITEDD&M Holdings

Customer experience

ArcamRemote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Marantz AVR Remote

All ratings625 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.5%
Written reviews610 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

Bugs and requests

ArcamRemote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Marantz AVR Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to detect receiver
  • Crashing on certain functions
  • Inconsistent volume and power controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media server integration
  • Better Audyssey settings control
  • Faster navigation and UI responsiveness

In-app purchases

None

ArcamRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ArcamRemote free?
ArcamRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ArcamRemote or Marantz AVR Remote?
Marantz AVR Remote is rated higher. ArcamRemote averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 from 625 ratings.
Do ArcamRemote or Marantz AVR Remote have ads?
Neither ArcamRemote nor Marantz AVR Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ArcamRemote or Marantz AVR Remote?
ArcamRemote ships an update every 14 months, and Marantz AVR Remote every 3 months. Most recently, ArcamRemote was updated on June 11, 2026 and Marantz AVR Remote on September 29, 2026.

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