Comparison

Denon 500 Series Remote vs Dirac Live

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

Head to head
About

Denon 500 Series Remote

Control your Denon 500 Series Bluetooth AV Receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, input selection, sound modes, and tune radio stations. Stream music from your mobile device or USB storage.

Highlights
  • Power On/Off
  • Volume Control
  • Input Selection
  • Sound Mode Selection
  • Tuner Control
  • Music Player (Mobile & USB)
  • Web Manual Link
Features
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Say hello to the Denon 500 Series Remote! This new App will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over your Denon 500 Series Bluetooth AV Receivers. Control the basic functions of your Denon with power, volume, input, sound mode selection, Tuner and Playback of music in your mobile device or USB memory. With the Denon 500 Series Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. 'Main Feature: •Power On/Off, Volume Up/Down, Mute On/Off, •Input Selection, Sound Mode Selection •Tuner control (Band Selection, Tune Up/Down, Preset Up/Down, Preset Call/Memory) •Quick Select Call or Memory(Long Press) •Music Player for Internal Music files of your mobile device •Browse and Playback Control for the USB memory which is connected to AVR •Web Manual Link •Multi-Language Support (English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Dutch, Swedish, Polish, Russian, Japanese and Simplified Chinese. The OS language setting is automatically detected; when not available, English is selected.) Compatible models: (Product availability varies depending on regions.) Bluetooth AV Receiver: AVR-S510BT, AVR-S530BT, AVR-S540BT, AVR-S570BT * Not compatible with Denon models other than those listed above. Note: Before you use this app, please connect your iOS device through the device’s Settings > Bluetooth menu with your AVR.

About

Dirac Live

This app digitally corrects your room's acoustics to improve sound quality. It addresses timing issues and reflections that affect audio clarity, localization, and bass response. Offers a tailored target curve and simplified calibration for a better listening experience.

Highlights
  • Digital room acoustics correction
  • Improves sound localization
  • Enhances clarity and intelligibility
  • Deeper, tighter bass response
  • Tailored target curve algorithm
  • Simplified calibration process
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Note: To use this app, you will need a Dirac capable device. This device must additionally support connecting a microphone - you cannot use your phone as a microphone with this app. If your device does not support a microphone, instead use the desktop version. No matter how much you’ve invested in your sound system, your room will always have an impact on the sound quality – an all-too-often overlooked fact. Dirac Live Room Correction deals with these challenges in a unique way by addressing the issues that no other product on the market can. That’s why Dirac Live has been adopted by the world’s leading manufacturers of high-end audio-video equipment and praised by audiophiles and music creators all over the world. Room correction solutions have been around for decades. But we at Dirac realize these only act as advanced equalizers, smoothing the frequency curve but totally missing the timing aspect. Room reflections and misaligned speakers will cause sounds to arrive at your ears with different time delays, blurring the sound image. With Dirac Live® you’ll experience three key benefits: 1. Improved localization of sound events, or staging. 2. Better clarity and intelligibility in both music and speech. 3. A deeper, tighter bass response, free of resonance throughout the entire listening area. Dirac Live on iOS provides a richer user experience and better interactivity compared to using an on-screen display with remote control. For existing users of Dirac Live on iOS, you will enjoy the following enhancements: 1. A new and unique algorithm that tailors the target curve to your room and sound system. 2. A tool that lets you design your sound profile by adjusting two bars with your fingertips. 3. A simplified calibration process with fewer steps. Dirac Live® makes use of QT. QT is licensed under LGPLv3. For more information about Dirac Live please visit https://www.dirac.com/live/

Screenshots

Denon 500 Series Remote4 screens
Dirac Live4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Dirac Live at every 2 months against Denon 500 Series Remote's every 12 months. Denon 500 Series Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Denon 500 Series Remote against 1.9 for Dirac Live. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 29 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 15% and 14% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon 500 Series Remote ships an update every 12 months, Dirac Live every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Denon 500 Series Remote versus Dirac Live: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon 500 Series RemoteDirac Live
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (81 ratings) — better1.9 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews — better14.5% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better29
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB143 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsDirac Research AB

Customer experience

Denon 500 Series Remote

All ratings81 ratings
Positive19.8%
Neutral8.6%
Negative71.6%
Written reviews78 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral5.1%
Negative79.5%

Dirac Live

All ratings17 ratings
Positive23.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative76.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive14.5%
Neutral1.4%
Negative84.1%

Bugs and requests

Denon 500 Series Remote

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App freezes on opening/loading screen
  • App crashes after initial setup/instructions
  • Bluetooth connection drops frequently
  • App stuck on 'Connect to AVR' or setup screens
  • Music conversion prompt prevents app use
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  • App causes phone to become unresponsive
  • Remote pairing issues
  • Inconsistent connectivity
  • Quick selects not working
  • Defaults to Bluetooth input unexpectedly

Requested features

6 requests
  • Advanced setup and adjustments for sound system
  • Layout of all sound adjustments on iPad/tablet
  • Widget option
  • More control over app operation and settings
  • Support for more devices and models
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  • Firmware updates for receivers

Dirac Live

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon 500 Series Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Dirac Live

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon 500 Series Remote free?
Denon 500 Series Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Dirac Live free?
Dirac Live is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon 500 Series Remote or Dirac Live?
Denon 500 Series Remote is rated higher. Denon 500 Series Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Dirac Live averages 1.9 from 29 ratings.
Do Denon 500 Series Remote or Dirac Live have ads?
Neither Denon 500 Series Remote nor Dirac Live shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon 500 Series Remote or Dirac Live?
Denon 500 Series Remote ships an update every 12 months, and Dirac Live every 2 months. Most recently, Denon 500 Series Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Dirac Live on November 2, 2026.

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