Comparison

Plinius vs Radia AV Control

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

Head to head
About

Plinius

Features
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Setup and configure your Plinius streaming amplifier. To stream your favorite music, podcasts, and internet radio, connect your amplifier to a wired or wireless network. Identify your amplifier by assigning it a name. To limit power consumption when your amplifier is not being used, set the standby timer. Equalize source volume levels. Update your amplifier's software.

About

Radia AV Control

This application allows users to set up and control ARCAM Radia AV amplifiers and processors. It facilitates Wi-Fi setup, speaker configuration, and navigation of settings menus. Users can also browse and play internet radio, podcasts, and Amazon Music, while managing inputs, surround modes, and volume.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi connection setup
  • Speaker configuration
  • Settings menu navigation
  • Internet radio and podcast browsing
  • Amazon Music integration
  • Streaming preset saving
  • Input selection and volume control
Features
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Set up and Control ARCAM Radia AV amplifiers and processors with the ARCAM Radia Control App on iPhone and iPad. Features include: • Set up a Wi-Fi connection • Set up your speaker configuration • Navigate settings menus • Browse and play internet radio stations • Browse and play podcasts • Save streaming presets • Connect and play from Amazon Music • Select inputs, surround modes and volume control For the best experience, check your ARCAM Radia system using the latest software. Works with: AVA15, AVA25, AVA35, AVP45

Screenshots

Plinius4 screens
Radia AV Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Radia AV Control at 15.0 against Plinius'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

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Plinius versus Radia AV Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPliniusRadia AV Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—1.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS18.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPlinius Audio LimitedHarman International Industries

In-app purchases

None

Plinius

No in-app purchases

None

Radia AV Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Plinius free?
Plinius is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Radia AV Control free?
Radia AV Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Plinius or Radia AV Control have ads?
Neither Plinius nor Radia AV Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Plinius or Radia AV Control?
Plinius ships an update every 2 months, and Radia AV Control every 2 months. Most recently, Plinius was updated on October 21, 2026 and Radia AV Control on October 9, 2026.

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