iControlAV5 vs SVS
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iControlAV5
Control compatible Pioneer AV receivers and Blu-ray players from your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch. Adjust volume, switch inputs, select listening modes, and even power devices on and off remotely. Offers advanced control and a user-friendly interface optimized for larger screens.
- Complete receiver control
- Input switching
- Listening mode selection
- Volume adjustment
- Power on/off
- Advanced SOUND EXPLORER control
- Optimized iPad interface
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Completely redesigned for 2014, iControlAV5 gives you complete control of your compatible Pioneer AV Receiver and Blu-ray Disc player using your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch. (*A note regarding AV Receiver compatibility: iControlAV5 works with compatible AV receivers. A complete list of compatible models is available below. ) Not only can you control the basic features of your AV receiver like volume, switching inputs, select the listening mode and power on and off. iControlAV5 turns your iOS device into an advanced remote control, giving full control (i.e. SOUND EXPLORER) of your new AV receiver, and in a fun and intuitive way. Designed for both iPhone and iPad, the iPad version has a unique user interface specifically designed to take advantage of the iPad device's larger screen. *Set the network standby --> "ON" beforehand, you can turn ON your AV receiver with iControlAV5. Compatible AV receiver models USA/Canada: SC-LX901,SC-LX801,SC-LX701,SC-LX501,VSX-LX301,VSX-1131,VSX-LX101,VSX-831, SC-99,SC-97,SC-95,SC-91,VSX-90,VSX-1130,VSX-45,VSX-830, SC-89,SC-87,SC-85,SC-82,SC-81,VSX-80,VSX-1124,VSX-44,VSX-1024,VSX-1029,VSX-824, SC-79,SC-77,SC-75,SC-1523,SC-1528,SC-72,SC-1323,SC-1328,SC-71,SC-1223,SC-1228,VSX-70,VSX-1123,VSX-1128,VSX-1028,VSX-43,VSX-1023,VSX-823, SC-68,SC-67,SC-65,SC-1522,SC-1527,SC-63,SC-61,SC-1222,SC-1227,VSX-60,VSX-1122,VSX-1127,VSX-1027,VSX-42,VSX-1022,VSX-822, SC-57,SC-55,VSX-53,VSX-52,VSX-51,VSX-50,VSX-1121,VSX-1021,SC-1526,VSX-1326,VSX-1126,VSX-1026,VSX-926 Central and South America : SC-99,SC-97,SC-95,SC-91,VSX-90,VSX-1130,VSX-45,SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-87,SC-82,SC-81,VSX-80,VSX-1124,VSX-924,VSX-824, SC-79,SC-77,SC-72,VSX-70,SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-43,VSX-823, SC-68,SC-67,SC-65,SC-63,SC-61,VSX-60,VSX-1122,SC-LX56,VSX-922,VSX-42,VSX-1022,VSX-822, SC-57,SC-55,VSX-53,VSX-52,VSX-51,VSX-50,VSX-1021,VSX-LX55,VSX-921 Europe : SC-LX901,SC-LX801,SC-LX701,SC-LX501,VSX-1131,VSX-831,VSX-S520, SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-1130,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824,VSX-529, SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-S510,VSX-828,VSX-528, SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-827,VSX-527, SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-2021,VSX-1021,VSX-921 Asean : SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-823, SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822, SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921 Oceania : VSX-1131, VSX-831, SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-1130,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824,VSX-529, SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-828,VSX-528, SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-827,VSX-527, SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-2021,VSX-1021,VSX-921 Middle-East : SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-2024,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-2023,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-823 SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,SC-2022,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822, SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921 East-Asia : VSX-831, SC-LX89,SC-LX79,SC-LX59,VSX-930,VSX-830, SC-LX88,SC-LX78,SC-LX58,SC-1224,VSX-924,VSX-824, SC-LX87,SC-LX77,SC-LX57,SC-1223,VSX-1123,VSX-923,VSX-S510,VSX-823, SC-LX86,SC-LX76,SC-LX56,VSX-1122,VSX-922,VSX-822, SC-LX85,SC-LX75,VSX-LX55,VSX-1021,VSX-921 Compatible Blu-ray Disc player models USA/Canada : BDP-33FD,BDP-31FD,BDP-330,BDP-43FD,BDP-41FD,BDP-430,BDP-53FD,BDP-52FD,BDP-140,BDP-62FD,BDP-150,BDP-80FD,BDP-85FD,BDP-88FD Europe : BDP-LX53,BDP-330,BDP-333,BDP-LX54,BDP-430,BDP-LX55,BDP-440,BDP-140,BDP-450,BDP-150,BDP-160,BDP-170,BDP-LX58,BDP-LX88,BDP-180,BDP-100,BDP-X300 Other Countries : BDP-LX53,BDP-330,BDP-LX54,BDP-430,BDP-LX55,BDP-440,BDP-140,BDP-450,BDP-150,BDP-160,BDP-170,BDP-LX58,BDP-LX88,BDP-180
SVS
Control and optimize your SVS subwoofer's performance with advanced DSP features. Adjust volume, fine-tune audio for music and movies, and correct room anomalies for the deepest, tightest bass.
- Advanced DSP functionality
- Room anomaly correction
- Customizable presets
- Volume control
- Low pass filter adjustment
- Parametric EQ
- Port tuning
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The SVS app is the easiest way to unleash the full potential of your SVS 17-Ultra RIEvolution, 5000 Series R|Evolution, 3000 R|Evolution, 16-Ultra, 4000 Series, 3000 Series, 3000 Micro, 3000 In-Wall, 2000 Pro Series, and 1000 Pro Series subwoofers by allowing advanced DSP functionality and optimization based on your room, speakers and personal listening preferences. The SVS app lets you do simple things like control volume and create custom presets that enable easy, one-touch tuning for music, movies, and other content. More advanced functionality of the SVS subwoofer app includes the ability to correct room anomalies and fine-tune low frequency output so you can enjoy the full depth, force, and nuance from the world’s finest subwoofers. When used with your SVS subwoofer, the app takes the mystery out of subwoofer digital signal processing (DSP) by clearly explaining each feature and providing easy control from your mobile device. If you’re new to subwoofer DSP, the SVS app has a helpful tutorial that guides you through the different settings. With a few simple adjustments, you can eliminate boomy spots, set crossover frequencies, and make other adjustments to get the deepest, tightest, and most accurate in-room response possible from your SVS subwoofer. You can make adjustments from the comfort of your favorite seat or even when the subwoofer is not in site. With SVS, you can easily optimize settings for: • Volume Control • Low Pass Filter • Phase • Polarity • Parametric EQ • Room Gain Compensation • Port Tuning (Ported models only) • Custom Presets • System Settings And More The SVS app works with Apple iOS 13.0 or newer. The app is also available for SVS 13-Ultra Amplifier Upgrade Kits for existing owners of the SVS SB13, PB13, PC13-Ultra, PB12-PLUS, and PC12-PLUS Subwoofers. Have questions, problems or feedback? Contact us at custservice@svsound.com or 877.626.5623.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SVS at 4.2 against iControlAV5's 2.2. SVS also leads on review sentiment (68% vs 39%). iControlAV5's advantage is iOS requirement (6.1 vs 13.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 258 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of iControlAV5's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's.
iControlAV5 ships an update every 3 months, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iControlAV5 | SVS |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.2 (258 ratings) | 4.2 (95 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews | 68.5% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 258 — better | 95 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.1 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 99 MB | 34 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | 11 Trading Company LLC | Specialty Technologies, LLC. |
Customer experience
iControlAV5
SVS
User reviews
iControlAV5
From 258 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 📱 Convenient app control
- 🎛️ Extensive receiver settings
- 🔊 Excellent sound quality control
- ⚙️ Customizable input names
Room to improve
- 🔌 Connectivity issues
- 🔍 Difficult to find/connect receiver
- 🤯 Buggy and crashes frequently
- 🕰️ Slow and laggy performance
- 🚫 Lack of updates and support
SVS
From 95 App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 👍 Great app for subwoofer control
- 🚀 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💡 Powerful functionality at fingertips
- ✨ Excellent for fine-tuning settings
- ✅ Works reliably for many users
Room to improve
- 🐛 Connectivity issues
- 🐛 App crashes frequently
- 🐛 Preset saving issues
- 🐛 Not intuitive for multiple subs
- 🐛 Lacks auto room correction
Bugs and requests
iControlAV5
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes on startup
- Unable to connect to receiver
- Settings reset unexpectedly
- Compatibility issues with iOS updates
Requested features
4 requests- Add speaker A/B selection
- Improve network stability
- Streamline user interface
- Expand compatibility with older models
SVS
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes frequently
- Never reconnects to sub, requires reinstallation
- Preset saving is unreliable or doesn't work
- Bluetooth connection issues (out of range, drops)
- Phantom BLE connection locks out other devices
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- iPhone gestures interfere with app navigation (swipe up)
- Save Preset button is not visible/executable on iPhone 14 Pro
- Options button not showing up after selecting home screen options
- Preset selection not properly shown on screen when swapping
- App maintains a phantom BLE connection
- Auto On not working
- Amplifier plate issues
- App resets itself on opening
- Subwoofer not in range reported
- Preset is set to none in the app periodically
Requested features
20 requests- Group subs for simultaneous adjustments
- Mute function
- Auto room correction
- Widget for quick preset changes
- Apple Watch app for adjustments
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- Desktop/Mac app support
- Language options (e.g., French)
- Standby/Active mode indicator
- API for home automation integration
- Native Windows/Mac/Linux control
- Expanded explanations for settings
- iPad support
- Group control for gain adjustments
- Dropdown menu for switching between subs
- Always-on display option
- Automatic recognition of sealed mode
- Support for multiple devices simultaneously
- Net frequency response display with EQs
- Option to go back in menus
- Dark mode
In-app purchases
iControlAV5
No in-app purchases
SVS
No in-app purchases








