AVR Controller vs BandScribe
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AVR Controller
Control your network-enabled AV receiver with ease from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, switch inputs, and manage settings instantly without searching for your physical remote.
- Volume dial and slider control
- Instant response over Wi-Fi
- Input and surround mode switching
- Customizable home screen layout
- Multi-zone control (Zone 2/3)
- FM/AM tuner presets
- On-screen menu navigation
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A fast, easy controller for your network-enabled AV receiver (AVR), on iPhone and iPad. No more hunting for the remote in a dark room or waiting for a slow app to load. Power, volume, and inputs are right at your fingertips. FEATURES • Volume dial: Turn a knob to set the volume, or switch to a slider if you prefer. • Instant response: The app talks directly to your receiver over your Wi-Fi, so changes happen right away. • Inputs and surround modes: Switch inputs and surround modes with a single tap. • Your layout: Reorder the home screen sections (inputs, surround, volume, and more) in Settings. • Multi-zone: Control power, volume, and inputs for other rooms (Zone 2 / Zone 3). • Tuner: Recall your FM/AM presets instantly. • Remote: Navigate the on-screen (OSD) menus. • Automatic reconnect: If your receiver's IP address changes, the app finds it again and reconnects. • Built for iPad: A roomy sidebar layout. Every feature is free. If you enjoy the app, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Development (tips do not unlock features). COMPATIBILITY Works with AV receivers that support network control (HTTP on port 8080). Verified on the Denon AVR-X3800H. Check your receiver's manual to confirm it supports network control. This is an unofficial app made by an independent developer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Product names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners.
BandScribe
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BandScribe helps musicians understand a song and prepare it with their band. Import audio you own or are authorized to process. Choose Standard 6, Pro 10, fixed Pro 12, or Pro Instrument Select, then connect the result to synchronized chord, tempo, beat, bar, score and mixer practice. Standard 6 separates Vocals, Drums, Bass, Guitar, Piano and Other. Pro modes add more detailed instrument control. Analysis quality varies with the source. Use only audio you own or have permission to copy, upload, analyze and share. BandScribe does not download audio from video or streaming services. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AVR Controller at none against BandScribe's 3. BandScribe's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs monthly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. BandScribe sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. AVR Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.
AVR Controller ships an update monthly, BandScribe every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AVR Controller | BandScribe |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Yorihito Tada | AKIO SATO |
In-app purchases
AVR Controller
No in-app purchases
BandScribe
- BandScribe Standard$2.991 Month
- BandScribe Pro$11.991 Month
- BandScribe 10クレジット$5.99
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