Denon AVR Remote vs Enhanced Music Controller
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.
Enhanced Music Controller
Control your compatible network music player or A/V receiver remotely over your local network. Manage playback, adjust sound profiles, and access streaming services with a customizable interface. Enjoy maximum privacy with no ads or trackers.
- Remote control of network players/receivers
- Music playback control
- Tone and sound profile management
- Streaming service integration
- Multi-zone and multi-room support
- Customizable user interface
- Privacy-focused (no ads/trackers)
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This app allows remote control of a Network Player or a Network A/V Receiver via the local network. The app supports Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra/TEAC released in April 2016 or later and Denon/Marantz with build-in HEOS technology. At the moment, the app is tested and works with following devices: - Onkyo: TX-L20D, TX-L50, TX-NR414, TX-NR509, TX-NR525, TX-NR535, TX-NR575E, TX-NR616, TX-NR636, TX-NR646, TX-NR656, TX-NR676E, TX-NR686, TX-NR696, TX-NR818, TX-RZ50, TX-RZ70, TX-RZ810, TX-RZ830, TX-RZ900, TX-RZ1100, TX-8130, TX-8150, TX-8250, TX-8260, TX-8270, TX-8390, TX-8470, R-N855, CS-N575D, CR-N755, CR-N765, CR-N775D, HT-S7805, NS-6130, NS-6170, NCP-302 - Integra: DTM-6, DRX-5.2, DTR 30.7, DTR 40.7 - Pioneer (models after 2016): VSX-LX101, VSX-LX103, VSX-LX104, VSX-LX302, VSX-LX303, VSX-LX503, VSX-LX504, VSX-S520D, VSX-831, VSX-832, VSX-932, VSX-933, VSX-935, VSX-1131, SC-LX701, SC-LX901, SX-N30, SX-S30DAB, NC-50DAB, N-50AE, N-70AE, XC-HM86D, MRX-3, MRX-5 - Teac: NT-503, AG-D500 - Denon with build-in HEOS: DRA-800H, AVR-S750H, AVR-S760H, AVR-X1500H, AVR-X1800H, AVR-X2400H, AVR-X2600H, AVR-X2700H, AVR-X2800H, AVR-X3700H, AVR-X3800H, AVR-X4300H, AVR-X4400H, AVR-X4500H, AVR-X6300H, AVR-X6400H - Marantz with build-in HEOS: NR1200, NR1508, NR1510, NR1711, SR5015, SR6015, SR7015, Cinema 40, Cinema 50, Cinema 60 The two most popular features of the app are music playback and sound profile management. Other benefits include: - Maximum privacy: No ads, no trackers, no telemetry, no special permissions like GPS - The modern design supports different color themes and works on smartphones and/or tablets in portrait and landscape mode - One-click access to music playback actions - One-click access to media items using shortcuts - Full music playback control (play, stop, pause, track up/down, time seek, repeat and random modes) - Full tone control (listening modes, bass, treble, balance, channel levels, and all zone volume) - Enhanced Play Queue support (add, replace, remove, remove all, change playback order) - TuneIn Radio, Deezer, Spotify and Tidal streaming (if supported by receiver) - DAB / FM / AM (if supported by receiver) - Multi-zone support (if supported by receiver) - Multi-room support: Allows control of groups of devices attached via FlareConnect (for Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra only). Ability to control FlareConnect without WiFi - Control of devices attached via RI (for Onkyo/Pioneer/Integra only) - Display device details and control device settings such as dimmer level, digital filter, auto power, and sleep timer - Allows control of receivers over an OpenVPN connection (even over a cellular connection) - Allows to rename input channels and zones when this feature is not supported in the firmware Flexible user interface: It allows to reorder the play queue using drag-and-drop, change the font and buttons size and show/hide/reorder all control elements for all tabs. Known limitations: - Please note that the app does not support the music streaming from your phone to the network player or the receiver - In order to login into Deezer, Tidal, or Spotify, you need the official Onkyo/Denon app additionally to this app - Pioneer models before year 2016 are NOT supported, for example: VSX-424, VSX-529, VSX-830, VSX-920K, VSX-923, VSX-924, VSX-1021, VSX-1121, SC-95, SC-LX79, N-50, N-50a, N-70A - Following Denon models are not supported: AVR-X1000, DNP-730AE, Heos Link 2, Denon Home 150, Marantz n40 - Following models do not support "Play Queue" feature (that is a limitation of the Onkyo firmware): CR-N765, DTR-40.5, HM76, HT-R693, HT-R695, TX-8130, TX-8150, TX-NR626, TX-NR636, TX-NR646, TX-RZ900 The app is 100% open source. Please feel free to explore or contribute to it on https://github.com/mkulesh/onpc
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Enhanced Music Controller at 77% against Denon AVR Remote's 21%. Enhanced Music Controller also leads on rating (4.1 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is price (Free vs $3.99) and ratings volume (1.5K vs 28). On update cadence, 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
Denon AVR Remote is free to download; Enhanced Music Controller costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Enhanced Music Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 28, 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 77% of Enhanced Music Controller's.
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, Enhanced Music Controller every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Denon AVR Remote | Enhanced Music Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 2.0 (1.5K ratings) | 4.1 (28 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.4% of reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 1.5K — better | 28 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 41 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Mikhail Kulesh |
Customer experience
Denon AVR Remote
Enhanced Music Controller
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
Enhanced Music Controller
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Denon AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Enhanced Music Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
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