Comparison

HEOS vs Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

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

Head to head
About

HEOS

Control a wide range of connected audio devices from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. Stream music from online services or local storage, and enjoy true multi-room audio with easy setup and intuitive control.

Highlights
  • True multi-room audio
  • Quick and easy setup
  • Access online music services
  • Search across multiple music sources
  • Control playback remotely
  • Access locally stored music
Features
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HEOS is the controller app for the world’s biggest and best range of connected audio gear. It is a smart music streaming technology found in all devices Powered by HEOS from Denon, Marantz, and Definitive Technology. HEOS is for music lovers who want a beautiful and intuitive way to enjoy the latest advances in connected audio. You can find HEOS built into great sounding AV receivers, Hi-Fi equipment, sound bars, speakers, mini systems and specialty multi-room models. Features: True multi-room audio: play different songs in different rooms or the same song in multiple rooms. Quick and easy setup: add all your speakers with step-by-step instructions. Instant access to your favorite music: play from your favorite online music services, like Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, and more. Search your music in one place: use one search function to browse across multiple music sources. See what’s playing any time: play, pause, and skip music from anywhere in the app. Access locally stored music: play music saved to your phone, USB, analog inputs, computers, and NAS drives. Share with your friends and family: support for multiple users and multiple music service accounts.

About

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

Control your Denon or Marantz AV receiver quickly and easily. Adjust volume, power, sound modes, and more from a clean interface. Offers a free trial with core features remaining free after.

Highlights
  • Volume control with 0.5 dB steps
  • Main zone power on/standby
  • Basic sound modes (Movie, Music, Game, Direct)
  • HEOS speaker control
  • Automatic receiver discovery
  • Input switching (Pro)
  • Zone 2/3 control (Pro)
Features
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Quick Remote is a fast, simple remote control for Denon and Marantz AV receivers. The app starts in a moment and puts the controls you use most on one clean screen. Change the volume, turn the receiver on or off, and switch sound modes from the sofa. FREE AND PRO You need a Denon or Marantz AV receiver to use this app. Quick Remote is paid software. A free trial lets you use every feature for 7 days of use. Nothing is locked during the trial. After the trial, main-zone volume and power stay free. The basic sound modes (Movie, Music, Game, Direct) and HEOS speaker control also stay free. All other features need the Pro version. The Pro version is a one-time in-app purchase. There is no subscription. Users who first started the app before 23 August 2025 keep all features. WORKS WITH DENON & MARANTZ Denon and Marantz AV receivers use the same network control protocol, so Quick Remote works with both. It automatically discovers supported receivers on your home network, including HEOS built-in models. Receivers our users control every day include: • Denon AVR-X series: X1000, X1100W, X1200W, X1300W, X1400H, X1500H, X1600H, X1700H, X1800H, X2000, X2100W, X2200W, X2300W, X2400H, X2500H, X2600H, X2700H, X2800H, X3000, X3100W, X3200W, X3300W, X3400H, X3600H, X3700H, X3800H, X4000, X4100W, X4200W, X4400H, X4500H, X4700H • Denon AVC-X series: X3700H, X3800H, X4700H, X4800H • Denon AVR-S series: S650H, S660H, S670H, S700W, S710W, S750H, S760H, S770H, S930H, S960H, S970H • Older Denon: AVR-1912, AVR-1913, AVR-2113, AVR-3313, AVR-4520, AVR-E300, AVR-E400, DRA-800H, DRA-900H • Marantz: SR5015, SR6013, SR6015, SR7009, SR7015, NR1504, NR1510, NR1604, CINEMA 30, CINEMA 40, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s FEATURES • Volume dial with 0.5 dB steps • Power on/standby for the main zone • Sound modes: Movie, Music, Game and Direct • Control of HEOS speakers • Several receivers, one tab each • Input switching: TV Audio, Blu-ray, Game, CD, Media Player, Bluetooth, Internet Radio and more (Pro) • Surround modes such as Dolby Surround (Pro) • Power and volume for zone 2 and zone 3, and power for all zones at once (Pro) • Dynamic EQ and Dynamic Volume (Pro) • Bass and treble (Pro) • Subwoofer and center level (Pro) • Dialog Enhancer and Cinema EQ (Pro) • ECO mode, sleep timer and display dimmer (Pro) • Available in 30+ languages FAST AND FOCUSED No ads. No account. Just open the app and control your receiver. Quick Remote is built to be the quickest way to adjust the volume, change the input or switch sound modes. Note: Quick Remote is an independent app and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Denon or Marantz. Denon and Marantz are trademarks of their respective owners.

Screenshots

HEOS4 screens
Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

HEOS and Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR both sit at 4.4 stars, but that hides the real split: 81% of Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR's written reviews are positive against 29% of HEOS's. Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 3 weeks). HEOS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (27K vs 54). On price, rating, ads and device support 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. Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HEOS asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for HEOS against 4.4 for Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEOS has 27K ratings behind it against 54, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of HEOS's written reviews are positive against 81% of Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 9, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
HEOS versus Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHEOSQuick Remote Denon Marantz AVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (27K ratings) — better4.4 (54 ratings)
Positive reviews29.4% of reviews80.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27K — better54
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size328 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsBITZEAL AB

Customer experience

HEOS

All ratings27,124 ratings
Positive84.7%
Neutral4.2%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews1,578 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral15.1%
Negative55.4%

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

All ratings54 ratings
Positive85.2%
Neutral5.6%
Negative9.3%
Written reviews26 reviews
Positive80.8%
Neutral7.7%
Negative11.5%

Bugs and requests

HEOS

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes and freezes frequently
  • Speakers randomly disappear from the network
  • Volume controls are inconsistent and unreliable
  • Sync issues between grouped speakers

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add support for Apple Music
  • Improve playlist management and queue functionality
  • Provide better customization options for rooms and speakers
  • Implement a more intuitive and user-friendly app design

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

HEOS

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR

One-time1
  • Quick Remote Full Access$4.99

Questions

Is HEOS free?
HEOS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR free?
Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, HEOS or Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR?
HEOS is rated higher. HEOS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 27K ratings, while Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR averages 4.4 from 54 ratings.
Do HEOS or Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR have ads?
Neither HEOS nor Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, HEOS or Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR?
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR every 2 days. Most recently, HEOS was updated on November 9, 2026 and Quick Remote Denon Marantz AVR on November 8, 2026.

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