Comparison

Denon 500 Series Remote 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

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

AVR Controller

Control your network-enabled AV receiver with ease from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust volume, switch inputs, and manage settings instantly without searching for your physical remote.

Highlights
  • Volume dial and slider control
  • Instant response over Wi-Fi
  • Input and surround mode switching
  • Customizable home screen layout
  • Multi-zone control (Zone 2/3)
  • FM/AM tuner presets
  • On-screen menu navigation
Features
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A fast, easy controller for your network-enabled AV receiver (AVR), on iPhone and iPad. No more hunting for the remote in a dark room or waiting for a slow app to load. Power, volume, and inputs are right at your fingertips. FEATURES • Volume dial: Turn a knob to set the volume, or switch to a slider if you prefer. • Instant response: The app talks directly to your receiver over your Wi-Fi, so changes happen right away. • Inputs and surround modes: Switch inputs and surround modes with a single tap. • Your layout: Reorder the home screen sections (inputs, surround, volume, and more) in Settings. • Multi-zone: Control power, volume, and inputs for other rooms (Zone 2 / Zone 3). • Tuner: Recall your FM/AM presets instantly. • Remote: Navigate the on-screen (OSD) menus. • Automatic reconnect: If your receiver's IP address changes, the app finds it again and reconnects. • Built for iPad: A roomy sidebar layout. Every feature is free. If you enjoy the app, you can leave a tip in Settings > Support Development (tips do not unlock features). COMPATIBILITY Works with AV receivers that support network control (HTTP on port 8080). Verified on the Denon AVR-X3800H. Check your receiver's manual to confirm it supports network control. This is an unofficial app made by an independent developer and is not affiliated with any manufacturer. Product names are used only to indicate compatibility; trademarks belong to their respective owners.

Screenshots

Denon 500 Series Remote4 screens
AVR Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: AVR Controller at 100% against Denon 500 Series Remote's 15%. AVR Controller also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 12 months). Denon 500 Series Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon 500 Series Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Denon 500 Series Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of AVR Controller's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon 500 Series Remote ships an update every 12 months, AVR Controller monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Denon 500 Series Remote versus AVR Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon 500 Series RemoteAVR Controller
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (81 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 12 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsYorihito Tada

Customer experience

Denon 500 Series Remote

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

AVR Controller

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

AVR Controller

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon 500 Series Remote

No in-app purchases

None

AVR Controller

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 AVR Controller free?
AVR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon 500 Series Remote or AVR Controller?
AVR Controller is rated higher. Denon 500 Series Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while AVR Controller averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Denon 500 Series Remote or AVR Controller have ads?
Neither Denon 500 Series Remote nor AVR Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon 500 Series Remote or AVR Controller?
Denon 500 Series Remote ships an update every 12 months, and AVR Controller monthly. Most recently, Denon 500 Series Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and AVR Controller on November 9, 2026.

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