Comparison

AVM RC S vs GN Control

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
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.

Screenshots

AVM RC S4 screens
GN Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
AVM RC S versus GN Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAVM RC SGN Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.5 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews11.8% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—6 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAVM Audio Video Manufaktur GmbHGold Note

Customer experience

AVM RC S

Written reviews34 reviews
Positive11.8%
Neutral8.8%
Negative79.4%

GN Control

All ratings6 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

AVM RC S

No in-app purchases

None

GN Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AVM RC S free?
AVM RC S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GN Control free?
GN Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AVM RC S or GN Control have ads?
Neither AVM RC S nor GN Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AVM RC S or GN Control?
AVM RC S ships an update every 7 months, and GN Control every 2 months. Most recently, AVM RC S was updated on October 24, 2026 and GN Control on October 15, 2026.

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