Anthem Wi vs AVR Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Anthem Wi
This app helps you connect compatible Anthem, Paradigm, or MartinLogan devices to your wireless network. After discovering your device, you can select a Wi-Fi network and enter the password to establish a connection for remote control.
- Device discovery
- Wireless network configuration
- Wi-Fi password entry
- Remote control integration
- Supports select Anthem, Paradigm, MartinLogan devices
Read full descriptionHide full description
Anthem Wi-Fi setup first discovers a new Anthem, Paradigm or MartinLogan device and then allows its wireless network connection to be configured. Once a Wi-Fi network is chosen and the password is entered, the device connects to the network and can be controlled with Anthem Remote. Supports certain Wi-Fi enabled Anthem, Paradigm, and MartinLogan products. Refer to Anthem Remote for a complete list of currently supported devices.
AVR Controller
Easily manage your compatible Denon or Marantz AVR's power, volume, and sound modes. This third-party app offers quick access to essential controls, preventing accidental changes to your preferred settings.
- Power control
- Volume adjustment
- Quick select sound modes
- Accidental touch prevention
- Syncs with AVR status
- Network capability support
Read full descriptionHide full description
Download AVR Controller and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. AVR Controller isn't a typical remote app. It takes inspiration from the front of your receiver, with thoughtfully spaced controls and a physical-style volume knob that gives it a high-end, cinematic feel — like it belongs alongside your home theater equipment. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, AVR Controller feels more like a dedicated control panel than a basic utility. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. AVR Controller is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume and mute control • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input and sound mode combinations • Displays the current sound mode • Multi-zone control for supported AVRs • Multi-receiver support • Automatically stays in sync when AVR settings are changed outside the app • Automatically finds your AVR — even if its IP address changes • Movie Mode dims the screen to reduce distractions and save battery; tap or pick up your iPhone to bring it back instantly • Demo Mode lets you explore AVR Controller without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs. It lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume and sound mode. AVR Controller gives you fast access to the Quick Selects already configured on your receiver. TIPS • For reliable network control, set your AVR's Network Control setting to “Always On.” This may increase standby power consumption. • Your AVR must be connected to your local network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. • A static IP address is not required, but is best for fastest startup. AVR Controller can automatically find your receiver again if its IP address changes.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: AVR Controller at 3.9 against Anthem Wi's 1.0. AVR Controller also leads on ratings volume (20 vs 1). Anthem Wi's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). 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.
AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: AVR Controller has 20 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
| Parameter | Anthem Wi | AVR Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (1 ratings) | 3.9 (20 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 20 — better |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 22 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Anthem AV | Peter Schwenk |
Customer experience
Anthem Wi
AVR Controller
In-app purchases
Anthem Wi
No in-app purchases
AVR Controller
No in-app purchases







