Comparison

Onkyo Remote 3 vs SVS

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

Screenshots

Onkyo Remote 34 screens
SVS4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SVS at 68% against Onkyo Remote 3's 26%. SVS also leads on rating (4.2 vs 1.8). Onkyo Remote 3's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 95). On price, update cadence, 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

SVS holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 384 and 95 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Remote 3's written reviews are positive against 68% of SVS's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, SVS every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Onkyo Remote 3 versus SVS: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo Remote 3SVS
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (384 ratings)4.2 (95 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews68.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings384 — better95
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCSpecialty Technologies, LLC.

Customer experience

Onkyo Remote 3

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

SVS

All ratings85 ratings
Positive77.6%
Neutral5.9%
Negative16.5%
Written reviews73 reviews
Positive68.5%
Neutral9.6%
Negative21.9%

User reviews

Onkyo Remote 3

From 384 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

SVS

From 95 App Store ratings

What 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

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

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

None

Onkyo Remote 3

No in-app purchases

None

SVS

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Remote 3 free?
Onkyo Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SVS free?
SVS is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 3 or SVS?
SVS is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 3 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while SVS averages 4.2 from 95 ratings.
Do Onkyo Remote 3 or SVS have ads?
Neither Onkyo Remote 3 nor SVS shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 3 or SVS?
Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and SVS every 2 months. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 3 was updated on October 16, 2026 and SVS on October 15, 2026.

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