AVM RC S vs GN Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
AVM RC S
Transform your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for network-enabled AVM Audio components. Stream music in HiFi quality from various sources, manage your collection, and control playback directly from your device.
- HiFi music streaming from TIDAL and QOBUZ
- Stream from local UPnP/DLNA media servers
- Direct streaming from smartphone/tablet
- Browse and control music collection
- Webradio and podcast access
- Volume and playback controls
- Gapless playback and playlist creation
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The RC S App will turn your smartphone or tablet into a remote control for your network-enabled AVM Audio components with integrated HiFi streaming capabilities, providing a variety of features to get the most out of your AVM Audio device. Features - Stream music in HiFi sound quality from TIDAL and QOBUZ* - Stream music from your local UPnP / DLNA media server - Stream music from your smartphone or tablet directly to a network-enabled AVM Audio device - Browse and control your whole music collection (NAS, CD, USB etc.) - Webradio & Podcasts - Volume control - Local source selection & playback controls (CD, Phono, Analogue & Digital Inputs etc.) - Gapless playback - Create & save playlists - Create & save favorites * TIDAL and QOBUZ are innovative music streaming platforms offering high-fidelity sound quality, expertly curated content, and unique artists experiences for registered members. Stay up-to-date To get the most out of your AVM Audio HiFi streaming system, please make sure you always keep the RC S App and the software of your AVM Audio device up-to-date. To make sure your device runs the latest software version, please use the AVM RC S App: Navigate to the ‘Settings' tab and choose 'Device Settings' / 'Software' / 'Check for Updates'. Please note: TIDAL, QOBUZ and other Online Services such as Webradio and Podcasts require your AVM Audio device to run software version 0.18 or higher. To make sure your AVM Audio device runs the latest software version, please use the RC S App: Navigate to the 'Settings' tab and choose 'Device Settings' / 'Software' / 'Check for Updates'. IMPORTANT NOTE for vTuner users: Due to the implementation of the advanced Airable internet radio, podcast and music service, vTuner will no longer be supported. However, formerly stored stations can still be accessed and used via the Favorite and Preset menus. Changes without prior notice possible in the sense of technological upgrades.
GN Control
Control your Gold Note IS-1000 and DS-10 audio devices remotely. Manage streaming services, internet radio, local storage, and analogue functions like active input and accessory features.
- Control IS-1000 and DS-10 devices
- Manage streaming services
- Access internet radio
- Control local storage playback
- Adjust analogue functions
- Select active input
- Manage accessory features
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Control app for the Gold Note IS-1000 and DS-10 audio devices. The app allows controlling the streaming services (including internet radio and local storage) and the analogue functions of the units, such as the active input and the accessory features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: GN Control at 40% against AVM RC S's 12%. GN Control also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). AVM RC S's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
AVM RC S ships an update every 7 months, GN Control every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | AVM RC S | GN Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.5 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 11.8% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 81 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbH | Gold Note |
Customer experience
AVM RC S
GN Control
In-app purchases
AVM RC S
No in-app purchases
GN Control
No in-app purchases









