Comparison

Onkyo Remote 3 vs Anthem Remote

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

Head to head
About

Onkyo Remote 3

Control compatible Onkyo network products from your iPhone or iPod touch. Stream audio, manage playback, and adjust settings with a streamlined interface. Enjoy enhanced home entertainment convenience.

Highlights
  • Audio streaming service operation
  • DLNA server audio control
  • General remote control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Wireless music streaming from iPhone/iPod touch
  • FLAC, DSD, Apple Lossless playback
  • Spotify Connect compatibility
Features
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This app works on iOS 12 or later. Please use the latest iOS. The Onkyo Remote3 Control App is the official Onkyo application for iPhone/iPod touch that lets you intuitively operate compatible Onkyo network products. A refreshed and streamlined user interface makes it easy to get more from your home entertainment experience. Available as a free download, the app is compatible with all network-capable Onkyo A/V products as well as selected network-ready products released during or after 2009. Note: Onkyo network components manufactured prior to 2009 will gain compatibility on a model-by-model basis. Functions Enabled by Onkyo Remote3 (1) Audio streaming services operation. Stations are touchscreen-selectable, with no need to view a TV display (2) Control of streaming audio files from a DLNA-compatible server. Your iPhone/iPod touch can be used to select music directly from the server (3) General remote control and playback functionality (4) Volume-control function (5) Information including station frequency displayed when listening to radio. (Note: available only on A/V products with a built-in radio tuner) (6) Stream music stored on iPhone/iPod touch wirelessly (selected models only) (7) FLAC, DSD, and Apple Lossless playback capability via Home Media function (selected models only) (8) Compatibility with Spotify Connect* (A/V network receivers released 2014 and after) *Availability depends on region Compatible iPhone/iPod touch Models iPhone 4, 4s, 5, 5s, 5c, 6, 6plus and iPod touch running iOS7.1 or later. Customer using iPhones or iPod that does not support iOS7.1 would not be able to apply this update. Compatible Onkyo Products - All Network A/V Receivers released during or after 2009** - T-4070 Network Tuner - CR-N755 Network Hi-Fi Mini System - TX-8050 Network Stereo Receiver **2009 models are not compatible with stored music streaming on iPod touch or iPhone. Enjoy a new world of audio convenience with this free app.

About

Anthem Remote

Control your compatible Anthem or Paradigm audio-visual receiver or amplifier wirelessly via Wi-Fi. Adjust volume, select inputs, manage settings, and even access room correction features from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Wi-Fi device configuration
  • Volume and mute control
  • Input selection
  • Power management
  • Bass and treble adjustment
  • Menu navigation
  • Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control
Features
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The Anthem Remote App uses a Wi-Fi connection to simplify the configuration of supported Anthem and Paradigm devices. App-based controls include volume level, muting, input selection, power, auto mode, bass, treble, level trims, menu navigation, and Anthem Room Correction (ARC) control. Supported Devices: • Anthem AVM 60, 70, 90 • Anthem MRX 540, 740, 1140 • Anthem MRX 520, 720, 1120 • Anthem MRX 310, 510, 710 • Anthem MRX SLM • Anthem STR Integrated Amplifier, STR Preamplifier • Paradigm SVX-1202 Streaming Amplifier

Screenshots

Onkyo Remote 34 screens
Anthem Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Anthem Remote at 2.3 against Onkyo Remote 3's 1.8. Onkyo Remote 3's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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

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

Anthem Remote holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 386 and 152 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 26% and 25% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, Anthem Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Onkyo Remote 3 versus Anthem Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo Remote 3Anthem Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (386 ratings)2.3 (152 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews — better25.2% of reviews
Number of ratings386 — better152
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better12.1
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCAnthem AV

Customer experience

Onkyo Remote 3

All ratings384 ratings
Positive17.7%
Neutral6.8%
Negative75.5%
Written reviews493 reviews
Positive25.6%
Neutral12.2%
Negative62.3%

Anthem Remote

All ratings138 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.0%
Negative65.9%
Written reviews155 reviews
Positive25.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative66.5%

User reviews

Onkyo Remote 3

From 386 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 👍 Easy to use
  • 🎨 Intuitive interface
  • 🔊 Excellent control over receiver

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🔍 Slow device discovery
  • 🔁 Constant need to reconnect
  • 🚫 Lack of updates and support

Anthem Remote

From 152 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Simple and effective
  • 🚀 Works flawlessly
  • 💡 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Fantastic interface and control

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes on opening
  • 🐛 Connectivity issues
  • 🐛 Barely worth the time to install
  • 🐛 Terrible app
  • 🐛 Crashes on iOS 13

Bugs and requests

Onkyo Remote 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Crashes on iOS 13/14 updates
  • Incompatible with newer devices
  • Streaming issues with protected content

Requested features

4 requests
  • Zone 2 volume control
  • Shuffle playback option
  • Background app refresh
  • Apple Watch integration

Anthem Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on launch
  • Loses connection with receiver
  • Doesn't recognize devices
  • Freezes and becomes unresponsive

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add support for newer devices
  • Improve networking capabilities
  • Restore missing features from previous app versions
  • Add lip-sync adjustment
  • Display more audio/video information

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Remote 3

No in-app purchases

None

Anthem Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Remote 3 free?
Onkyo Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Anthem Remote free?
Anthem Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 3 or Anthem Remote?
Anthem Remote is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 3 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while Anthem Remote averages 2.3 from 152 ratings.
Do Onkyo Remote 3 or Anthem Remote have ads?
Neither Onkyo Remote 3 nor Anthem Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 3 or Anthem Remote?
Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and Anthem Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 3 was updated on October 23, 2026 and Anthem Remote on October 22, 2026.

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