Denon AVR Remote vs Remote Control for PDP
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Denon AVR Remote
Control your compatible network-ready Denon AV Receiver from your iOS device. Manage basic functions, access network browsing, and adjust settings with an overhauled interface. Integrates with HEOS for seamless control.
- Basic function control (power, volume, input)
- Network browsing and HEOS app integration
- ECO Mode settings
- Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
- View user manuals
- Multi-language support
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This app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over your 2014 or later model year network ready Denon AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). Along with many new features, the graphics and user interface have been completely overhauled. Control the basic functions of your Denon product with power, volume, input and settings. Network browsing is either done within the Denon AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the Denon AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. Compatible Denon Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-S980H, AVR-X2900H, AVR-X3900H 2024 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A10H, AVR-X6800H 2023 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X1800H, AVR-S770H, AVR-S670H, DRA-900H 2022 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A1H, AVR-X4800H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X2800H, AVR-S970H 2021 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500HA, AVR-X1700H, AVR-S760H, AVR-S660H 2020 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-A110, AVR-X6700H, AVR-X4700H, AVR-X3700H, AVR-X2700H, AVR-S960H 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X3600H, AVR-X2600H, AVR-X1600H, AVR-S950H, AVR-S750H, AVR-S650H, DRA-800H 2018 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6500H, AVR-X4500H, AVR-X3500H, AVR-X2500H, AVR-X1500H, AVR-S940H, AVR-S740H, AVR-S640H 2017 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X8500H, AVR-X6400H, AVR-X4400H, AVR-X3400H, AVR-X2400H, AVR-X1400H, AVR-S930H, AVR-S730H 2016 Models Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6300H, AVR-X4300H, AVR-X3300W, AVR-X2300W, AVR-X1300W, AVR-S920W, AVR-S720W 2015 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X6200W, AVR-X4200W, AVR-X3200W, AVR-X2200W, AVR-X1200W, AVR-S910W, AVR-S710W 2014 Models: Network AV Receiver: AVR-X7200W, AVR-X7200WA *Not compatible with Denon models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVRs •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •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 Denon 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.
Remote Control for PDP
Control key functions of your Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital amplifier directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, select sound presets, and switch input sources with ease. This app is designed for amplifier operation, not sound tuning.
- Input source selection
- Master volume adjustment
- Subwoofer level adjustment
- Sound pre-sets selection
- Day and night mode
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Stay in control This convenient app allows the control of all key functions of the Alpine PDP-E802DSP digital DSP amplifier. Note that this app is not for sound tuning, but to operate the amplifier installed in your car. Features: - Input source selection - Master volume adjustment - Subwoofer level adjustment - Sound pre-sets selection - Day and night mode
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Remote Control for PDP at 3.0 against Denon AVR Remote's 2.0. Remote Control for PDP also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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.
Remote Control for PDP holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.4K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, Remote Control for PDP every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Denon AVR Remote | Remote Control for PDP |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1.4K ratings) | 3.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1.4K — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Motus Lab |
Customer experience
Denon AVR Remote
Remote Control for PDP
Bugs and requests
Denon AVR Remote
Reported bugs
4 issues- App unable to detect receiver on network
- Volume controls not syncing with receiver
- Certain settings not persisting across inputs
- Frequent app crashes and hangs
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to manually enter receiver IP address
- More customization options
- Better integration with smart home platforms
- Improved multi-zone control
Remote Control for PDP
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Denon AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Remote Control for PDP
No in-app purchases
Questions
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