Comparison

Denon AVR Remote vs JVC Remote S

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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.

About

JVC Remote S

Control compatible JVC car multimedia receivers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust settings, select music tracks, and even use gesture controls for basic functions. View receiver information directly on your smartphone screen.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • Gesture control for basic functions
  • Display receiver source information
  • Select radio stations and music tracks
  • Remote control screen interface
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JVC Remote S is an application that will connect and control compatible JVC car multimedia receivers via Bluetooth® like a wireless remote control. This application can also display the JVC car multimedia receivers source information on the smartphone screen. With this application, you can easily select a Radio station or USB Music track from the Rear seat. INNOVATIVE GESTURE CONTROL (for Drive mode) You can command basic controls such as play/pause, skip or repeat with simple finger gesture operations on the screen of the smartphone. KEY FEATURES ・Remote Control Function (by Gesture Control or by Remote Control Screen) ・Display Receiver Information Compatible JVC Probucts : Multimedia Receiver: KW-V940BW*, KW-V840BT Digital Media Receiver: KW-M845BW, KW-M740BT* *Only for Noth America System requirements:iOS8.0 and above

Screenshots

Denon AVR Remote4 screens
JVC Remote S4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JVC Remote S at 2.7 against Denon AVR Remote's 2.0. JVC Remote S also leads on review sentiment (40% vs 21%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 15). 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

JVC Remote S holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Denon AVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of JVC Remote S's.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Denon AVR Remote versus JVC Remote S: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon AVR RemoteJVC Remote S
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.5K ratings)2.7 (15 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better15
Update frequencyEvery 2 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB32 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsJVCKENWOOD Corporation

Customer experience

Denon AVR Remote

All ratings1,446 ratings
Positive21.6%
Neutral6.8%
Negative71.6%
Written reviews954 reviews
Positive21.4%
Neutral10.3%
Negative68.3%

JVC Remote S

All ratings14 ratings
Positive42.9%
Neutral7.1%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

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

JVC Remote S

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

JVC Remote S

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon AVR Remote free?
Denon AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JVC Remote S free?
JVC Remote S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon AVR Remote or JVC Remote S?
JVC Remote S is rated higher. Denon AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while JVC Remote S averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.
Do Denon AVR Remote or JVC Remote S have ads?
Neither Denon AVR Remote nor JVC Remote S shows ads.

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