Comparison

Onkyo Remote 3 vs myAVR

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

myAVR

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 myAVR and experience AVR control that looks as good as your AVR sounds. Inspired by the front of your receiver, myAVR combines thoughtfully spaced controls with a physical-style volume knob for a high-end, cinematic feel. Whether you're settling in for movie night or enjoying your favorite music, it feels like a dedicated control panel built for your home theater. Compatible with network-capable Denon and Marantz AVRs from 2014 and later. myAVR is a third-party application and is not endorsed by or associated with Denon or Marantz. Available features vary by model and zone. FEATURES • Fast startup, discovery, and responsive control • Power, volume, and mute control • Press and hold Volume + or – for continuous adjustment • Input selection directly from the main controller • Rename inputs and choose which ones to show or hide • Sound mode selection for movies, music, games, and more • Tuner control with station tuning and presets • Rename tuner presets and choose which ones to show or hide • Quick Select control for fast access to your favorite input, volume, and sound mode combinations • Recall and update Quick Selects directly from the main screen • Name Quick Selects separately for each zone • Control Main Zone, Zone 2, and Zone 3 on supported receivers • Multi-receiver support: Switch between multiple receivers with a swipe. • 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 myAVR without connecting to a receiver ABOUT QUICK SELECT Quick Select is a built-in feature of Denon and Marantz AVRs that lets you save and quickly recall combinations of settings such as input, volume, and sound mode. With myAVR, you can do more than simply recall your Quick Selects. You can maintain them directly from the main controller, making it easier to configure your favorite listening and viewing setups without switching to the Denon/Marantz app or navigating your receiver's onscreen menus. 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 can provide the fastest startup. If your receiver's IP address changes, myAVR can automatically find it again.

Screenshots

Onkyo Remote 34 screens
myAVR4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: myAVR at 100% against Onkyo Remote 3's 26%. myAVR also leads on rating (3.9 vs 1.8). Onkyo Remote 3's advantage is ratings volume (386 vs 21) 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

myAVR 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 386 ratings behind it against 21, 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 myAVR's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, myAVR every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Onkyo Remote 3 versus myAVR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterOnkyo Remote 3myAVR
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (386 ratings)3.9 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.6% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings386 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.6
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB5 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%

myAVR

All ratings21 ratings
Positive71.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative28.6%
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

myAVR

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Onkyo Remote 3

No in-app purchases

None

myAVR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Onkyo Remote 3 free?
Onkyo Remote 3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is myAVR free?
myAVR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Onkyo Remote 3 or myAVR?
myAVR is rated higher. Onkyo Remote 3 averages 1.8 out of 5 from 386 ratings, while myAVR averages 3.9 from 21 ratings.
Do Onkyo Remote 3 or myAVR have ads?
Neither Onkyo Remote 3 nor myAVR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Onkyo Remote 3 or myAVR?
Onkyo Remote 3 ships an update every 6 weeks, and myAVR every 5 weeks. Most recently, Onkyo Remote 3 was updated on November 1, 2026 and myAVR on November 4, 2026.

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