HEOS vs Radia AV Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- True multi-room audio
- Quick and easy setup
- Access online music services
- Search across multiple music sources
- Control playback remotely
- Access locally stored music
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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.
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.
- 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
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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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: HEOS at 4.4 against Radia AV Control's 1.0. HEOS also leads on review sentiment (29% vs 0%) and ratings volume (27K vs 1). Radia AV Control's advantage is monetization model (free vs ad-supported). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
HEOS holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: HEOS has 27K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of HEOS's written reviews are positive against 0% of Radia AV Control's.
HEOS ships an update every 3 weeks, Radia AV Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | HEOS | Radia AV Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (27K ratings) — better | 1.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 27K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 328 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Harman International Industries |
Customer experience
HEOS
Radia AV Control
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
Radia AV Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
HEOS
No in-app purchases
Radia AV Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is HEOS free?
Is Radia AV Control free?
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