Denon AVR Remote vs Lithe Audio
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.
Lithe Audio
Easily set up and manage wireless multi-room speakers. Stream music seamlessly throughout your home, playing different songs in separate rooms or the same song simultaneously. Supports multiple users and music services.
- Easy speaker setup and connection
- Configure and rename speakers
- Create multi-room music groups
- Stream music to all rooms
- Play different or same songs simultaneously
- Supports multiple music services
- Stream local, network, or AUX audio
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Lithe Audio Multi room app brings your Lithe Audio Wireless Speakers to life, easily setup your speakers via Apple Airplay, manage and play your music seamlessly, throughout your home. SIMPLY SET-UP, USE Use the app to setup and connect your Lithe Audio Wireless Multi room Speakers to your home wireless network Add or remove devices, configure rename your speakers to specific rooms, create multi-room music groups. CONTROL ALL YOUR SPEAKERS WITH ONE APP Use your iPhone, iPad to stream music to every corner of your house, play different songs in separate rooms or even same song in different rooms simultaneously in party mode. FREELY ENJOY YOUR MUSIC Listen to music through your speakers freely, whether you are cooking, reading or relaxing in the bath. Make your home a dynamic audio space. Supports multi users and multiple music service accounts. STREAM ONLINE MUSIC SERVICES, LOCAL, NETWORK OR AUX Wirelessly stream music stored on your apple devices, using our intuitive app. Access the music you love via Spotify, Deezer, Tidal. Easily listen to thousands of tracks, radio stations or from your own music library on your device or NAS drive. Connect Via Aux for hard wired connections… Learn more at www.litheaudio.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ratings volume: Denon AVR Remote at 1.5K against Lithe Audio's 6. Denon AVR Remote also leads on review sentiment (21% vs 13%). Lithe Audio's advantage is rating (2.3 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). 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.
Lithe Audio holds the better App Store score, 2.3 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 21% of Denon AVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 13% of Lithe Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, Lithe Audio monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Denon AVR Remote | Lithe Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (1.5K ratings) | 2.3 (6 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews — better | 13.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| 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 | 16 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Lithe Audio Ltd |
Customer experience
Denon AVR Remote
Lithe Audio
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
Lithe Audio
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Denon AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Lithe Audio
No in-app purchases
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