Comparison

jControl vs Denon AVR Remote

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

Head to head
About

jControl

Transform your mobile device into a wireless remote for your JENSEN stereo system. Control all primary functions, including power, volume, radio, media playback, and audio settings, directly from your phone or tablet. Enjoy a convenient, pocket-sized control for your RV lifestyle.

Highlights
  • Power on/off
  • Volume and mute control
  • CD/DVD player control
  • AM/FM radio tuner access
  • Bluetooth streaming audio
  • USB media playback control
  • Audio menu settings
Features
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JENSEN® Specialty Controller is the ultimate wireless remote control for your JENSEN stereo system. Store away your old remotes and enjoy the convenience of all the primary functions of your JENSEN stereo right from your phone or tablet by transforming your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control! The jControl app works with the following JENSEN models: JWM1A JWM10A JWM12A JWM6A JWM60A JWM62A JWM70A JWM72A JWM9A JWM90A JWM92A MS2A MS3A This app controls all of the primary functions of your stereo features including: Power on/off Volume and mute CD/DVD player AM/FM radio tuner: access station, recall, store presets, switch songs NOAA weather band and alert Bluetooth® streaming audio SiriusXM® Satellite Radio File structure visibility, track selection, track audible scan up and down via USB iPod/iPhone/iPad® control capabilities via USB Auxiliary audio input control - auxiliary analog 1 & 2, auxiliary digital coaxial, auxiliary digital optical Speaker selection A, B and/or C Audio menu controls - bass, treble, balance, fader, equalizer, volume and speaker selection settings Clock with sleep time and alarm Visual display feedback so you can see artist title and album on your mobile screen JENSEN Specialty Controller transforms your mobile device into a functional stereo remote control making it a perfect pocket-size, portable controller to fit your RV lifestyle. *App capabilities vary with the stereo’s feature set.

About

Denon AVR Remote

Control your compatible network-ready Denon AV Receiver from your iOS device. Manage basic functions, access network browsing, and adjust settings with an overhauled interface. Integrates with HEOS for seamless control.

Highlights
  • Basic function control (power, volume, input)
  • Network browsing and HEOS app integration
  • ECO Mode settings
  • Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
  • View user manuals
  • Multi-language support
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This app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over your 2014 or later model year network ready Denon AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have been completely overhauled. Control the basic functions of your Denon product with power, volume, input and settings. Network browsing is either done within the Denon AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the Denon AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. Compatible Denon Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-S980H, AVR-X2900H, AVR-X3900H 2024 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A10H, AVR-X6800H 2023 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X1800H, AVR-S770H, AVR-S670H, DRA-900H 2022 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A1H, AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H, AVR-S970H 2021 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500HA, AVR-X1700H, AVR-S760H, AVR-S660H 2020 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A110, AVR-X6700H, AVR-X4700H, AVR-X3700H, AVR-X2700H, AVR-S960H 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X3600H, AVR-X2600H, AVR-X1600H, AVR-S950H, AVR-S750H, AVR-S650H, DRA-800H 2018 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6500H, AVR-X4500H, AVR-X3500H, AVR-X2500H, AVR-X1500H, AVR-S940H, AVR-S740H, AVR-S640H 2017 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500H, AVR-X6400H, AVR-X4400H, AVR-X3400H, AVR-X2400H, AVR-X1400H, AVR-S930H, AVR-S730H 2016 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6300H, AVR-X4300H, AVR-X3300W, AVR-X2300W, AVR-X1300W, AVR-S920W, AVR-S720W 2015 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6200W, AVR-X4200W, AVR-X3200W, AVR-X2200W, AVR-X1200W, AVR-S910W, AVR-S710W 2014 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X7200W, AVR-X7200WA *Not compatible with Denon models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVRs •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •Viewing User manuals •Multi-Language Support (English, French, German, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Swedish, Japanese, Simplified Chinese, Russian and Polish.) (*3) Notes: *1: A firmware update for your Denon product is may be needed, please update the firmware via the system setup menu. (General > Firmware) If the App doesn't work well, please try to reboot your mobile device, unplug the power cord of the main unit and reinsert into the power outlet or check your home network. *2: Please set "Network Control" to "ON" in your product via the system setup menu to use this app. (Network > Network Control) *3: The OS language setting is automatically detected; when not available, English is selected.

Screenshots

jControl4 screens
Denon AVR Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Denon AVR Remote at 1.4K against jControl's 126. Denon AVR Remote also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months) and review sentiment (22% vs 11%). jControl's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.9 for jControl against 2.0 for Denon AVR Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.4K ratings behind it against 126, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 11% of jControl's written reviews are positive against 22% of Denon AVR Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

jControl ships an update every 5 months, Denon AVR Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
jControl versus Denon AVR Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterjControlDenon AVR Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.9 (126 ratings)2.0 (1.4K ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.4% of reviews21.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1261.4K — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB72 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperASA Electronics, LLCD&M Holdings

Customer experience

jControl

All ratings126 ratings
Positive20.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative73.8%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive11.4%
Neutral3.8%
Negative84.8%

Denon AVR Remote

All ratings1,446 ratings
Positive21.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative71.6%
Written reviews948 reviews
Positive21.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative68.1%

Bugs and requests

jControl

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Denon AVR Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App unable to detect receiver on network
  • Volume controls not syncing with receiver
  • Certain settings not persisting across inputs
  • Frequent app crashes and hangs

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to manually enter receiver IP address
  • More customization options
  • Better integration with smart home platforms
  • Improved multi-zone control

In-app purchases

None

jControl

No in-app purchases

None

Denon AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is jControl free?
jControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Denon AVR Remote free?
Denon AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, jControl or Denon AVR Remote?
Denon AVR Remote is rated higher. jControl averages 1.9 out of 5 from 126 ratings, while Denon AVR Remote averages 2.0 from 1.4K ratings.
Do jControl or Denon AVR Remote have ads?
Neither jControl nor Denon AVR Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, jControl or Denon AVR Remote?
jControl ships an update every 5 months, and Denon AVR Remote every 2 months. Most recently, jControl was updated on September 22, 2026 and Denon AVR Remote on September 28, 2026.

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