Comparison

AVR Controller vs Zexa

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quick select sound modes
  • Accidental touch prevention
  • Syncs with AVR status
  • Network capability support
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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.

About

Zexa

Features
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Revolutionizing Live Music & Video Creation with AI Empowering Musicians to Perform, Record, and Share—Effortlessly

Screenshots

AVR Controller4 screens
Zexa4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Zexa at 12.0 against AVR Controller's 18.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AVR Controller ships an update monthly, Zexa every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AVR Controller versus Zexa: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVR ControllerZexa
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.612.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperPeter SchwenkZexa Inc.

In-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Zexa

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zexa free?
Zexa is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AVR Controller or Zexa have ads?
Neither AVR Controller nor Zexa shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVR Controller or Zexa?
AVR Controller ships an update monthly, and Zexa every 2 months. Most recently, AVR Controller was updated on September 11, 2026 and Zexa on September 24, 2026.

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