SUB Control vs Marantz AVR Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SUB Control
Control compatible ELAC subwoofers remotely using Bluetooth Low Energy. Adjust settings for models SUB 2050, SUB 2070, SUB 2090, SUB10EQ, and SUB12EQ.
- Remote control for ELAC subwoofers
- Bluetooth Low Energy protocol
- Compatible with SUB 2050, 2070, 2090
- Compatible with SUB10EQ, SUB12EQ
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This APP is used as remote control for the ELAC subwoofer models SUB 2050, SUB 2070, SUB 2090, SUB10EQ and SUB12EQ using BLE (Bluetooth Low Energy) as remote control protocol.
Marantz AVR Remote
Control your compatible Marantz AV receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, inputs, and settings. Seamlessly integrate with HEOS for network browsing and control.
- Control power, volume, and inputs
- Access Smart Select and Surround Modes
- Network browsing with HEOS integration
- ECO Mode settings
- Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
- Marantz CD Player control
- View user manuals
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The “Marantz AVR Remote” app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over the latest generation of Marantz AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). A wide portfolio of useful features, nicely designed graphics and easy to operate user interface do make the app a useful tool to control your AVR. Control the basic functions of your Marantz product with power, volume, input and settings. Have direct access to Smart Select and Surround Modes. Network browsing is either done within the Marantz AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the new Marantz AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. "Because Music Matters" Compatible Marantz Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 30 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 50 SERIES 2, CINEMA 60 SERIES 2, CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 2025 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 20 2024 Model Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 30 2023 Model Network AV Receiver: STEREO 70s 2022 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 10 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s 2021 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805A 2020 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7706 Network AV Receiver: SR8015, SR7015, SR6015, SR5015, NR1711 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: SR6014, SR5014, NR1710, NR1510, NR1200 2018 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7705 Network AV Receiver: SR7013, SR6013, SR5013, NR1609, NR1509 2017 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805, AV7704 Network AV Receiver: SR8012, SR7012, SR6012, SR5012, NR1608, NR1508 2016 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7703 Network AV Receiver: SR7011, SR6011, SR5011, NR1607 2015 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7702mkII Network AV Receiver: SR7010, SR6010, SR5010, NR1606, NR1506 2014 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8802, AV8802A *Not compatible with Marantz models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVR and AVP •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •Marantz CD Control when your Marantz AVR is connected to Marantz CD Player with a remote cable •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 Marantz 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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Marantz AVR Remote at 625 against SUB Control's 22. Marantz AVR Remote also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 8%). SUB Control's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, update cadence 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for SUB Control against 2.0 for Marantz AVR Remote. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 625 ratings behind it against 22, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 8% of SUB Control's written reviews are positive against 21% of Marantz AVR Remote's.
SUB Control ships an update every 2 months, Marantz AVR Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SUB Control | Marantz AVR Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (22 ratings) | 2.0 (625 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 7.7% of reviews | 20.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 22 | 625 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 72 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELAC Americas Inc. | D&M Holdings |
Customer experience
SUB Control
Marantz AVR Remote
Bugs and requests
SUB Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Marantz AVR Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- Inability to detect receiver
- Crashing on certain functions
- Inconsistent volume and power controls
- Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
Requested features
4 requests- Dark mode option
- Improved media server integration
- Better Audyssey settings control
- Faster navigation and UI responsiveness
In-app purchases
SUB Control
No in-app purchases
Marantz AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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