Comparison

Onkyo Remote 3 vs AVR Controller

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

AVR Controller

Easily manage your compatible Denon or Marantz AVR's power, volume, and sound modes. This third-party app offers quick access to essential controls, preventing accidental changes to your preferred settings.

Highlights
  • Power control
  • Volume adjustment
  • Quick select sound modes
  • Accidental touch prevention
  • Syncs with AVR status
  • Network capability support
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Download AVR Controller and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. AVR Controller isn't a typical remote app. It takes inspiration from the front of your receiver, with thoughtfully spaced controls and a physical-style volume knob that gives it a high-end, cinematic feel — like it belongs alongside your home theater equipment. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, AVR Controller feels more like a dedicated control panel than a basic utility. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. AVR Controller is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume and mute control • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input and sound mode combinations • Displays the current sound mode • Multi-zone control for supported AVRs • Multi-receiver support • Automatically stays in sync when AVR settings are changed outside the app • Automatically finds your AVR — even if its IP address changes • Movie Mode dims the screen to reduce distractions and save battery; tap or pick up your iPhone to bring it back instantly • Demo Mode lets you explore AVR Controller without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs. It lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume and sound mode. AVR Controller gives you fast access to the Quick Selects already configured on your receiver. TIPS • For reliable network control, set your AVR's Network Control setting to “Always On.” This may increase standby power consumption. • Your AVR must be connected to your local network using Ethernet or Wi-Fi. • A static IP address is not required, but is best for fastest startup. AVR Controller can automatically find your receiver again if its IP address changes.

Screenshots

Onkyo Remote 34 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against Onkyo Remote 3's 26%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.8). Onkyo Remote 3's advantage is ratings volume (384 vs 20) and device support (3 vs 1). 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

AVR Controller holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Onkyo Remote 3 has 384 ratings behind it against 20, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 26% of Onkyo Remote 3's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onkyo Remote 3 versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo Remote 3AVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (384 ratings)3.9 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings384 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developer11 Trading Company LLCPeter Schwenk

Customer experience

Onkyo Remote 3

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

AVR Controller

All ratings20 ratings
Positive70.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative30.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Remote 3

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Remote 3 free?
Onkyo Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 3 or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 3 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 384 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 3.9 from 20 ratings.
Do Onkyo Remote 3 or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Onkyo Remote 3 nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 3 or AVR Controller?
Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 3 was updated on October 8, 2026 and AVR Controller on September 30, 2026.

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