DAC Tester vs AVR Link
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
DAC Tester
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You can use this app to test your DAC with different sampling rates, from 44.1kHz to 768kHz, you can also test you headphone or speaker with 0-20khz white noise.
AVR Link
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AVR Link gives you fast, convenient control of your compatible AV receiver from your Mac, iPhone, and Apple Watch. Designed with the Marantz AV 10 in mind, AVR Link also works with compatible Denon and Marantz AV receivers that support local-network control over Telnet. Compatibility and available features may vary by receiver model. AVR Link runs as a macOS menu-bar app, with companion iOS and Apple Watch apps for quick access wherever you are. Control the functions you use most: Power & standby control Volume adjustment Mute / unmute Input selection Independent control of Main, Zone 2, and Zone 3 speaker zones Quick access from your Mac menu bar Control from iPhone and Apple Watch AVR Link communicates directly with your receiver over your local network using its Telnet control protocol on TCP port 23. No cloud service or account is required for receiver control. Made for the Marantz AV 10. Built to work with compatible Denon and Marantz Telnet-enabled receivers. AVR Link is an independent third-party app and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Denon or Marantz. Terms of Service: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AVR Link at none against DAC Tester's shown. DAC Tester's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. DAC Tester sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AVR Link sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | DAC Tester | AVR Link |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 days | โ |
| Ads | Yes | No โ better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 โ better | 17.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 11 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ๆ ๅผ | Oliver Larsson |
In-app purchases
DAC Tester
- Remove Ads$0.99
AVR Link
- Monthly7 Days trial$1.991 Month
- Yearly$14.991 Year
- Lifetime$49.99









