Comparison

Denon AVR Remote vs Nidhanam

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

Nidhanam

Access thousands of devotional songs and discourses inspired by Rev. Pandurangshastri Athavale's teachings. This app features audio content based on Vedas, Upanishads, and Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta, aimed at fostering positive societal transformation.

Highlights
  • Devotional Bhav Geets
  • Spiritual Discourses
  • Vedas, Upanishads, Bhagwad Geeta
  • Inspired by Rev. Pandurangshastri Athavale
  • Audio Content Library
Features
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Jeevan Sampada is a religious trust inspired by Rev. Pandurangshastri Athavale (Pujaniya Dadaji), the founder of “Swadhyaya” the devotion based grassroots initiative. Over six decades, he has given thousands of discourses on Vedas, Upanishads and Shrimad Bhagwad Geeta. These discources have brought about positive transformation in cross section of the society. All the bhav geets are based on these discourses and “Sat Vichar Darshan” has the Copyright over them. Jeevan Sampada has obtained rights from “Sat Vichar Darshan” by virtue of which all copyrights for production of Audio cassettes, Audio CDs, the mobile app and all such products of these bhav geets belong to Jeevan Sampada.

Screenshots

Denon AVR Remote4 screens
Nidhanam4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Nidhanam at 82% against Denon AVR Remote's 21%. Nidhanam also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 155) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.1). 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

Nidhanam holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 155, 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 82% of Nidhanam's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, Nidhanam every 4 weeks. Both last shipped on November 7, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Denon AVR Remote versus Nidhanam: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon AVR RemoteNidhanam
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.5K ratings)4.8 (155 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews82.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better155
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.1
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsJEEVAN SAMPADA

Customer experience

Denon AVR Remote

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

Nidhanam

All ratings155 ratings
Positive95.5%
Neutral1.3%
Negative3.2%
Written reviews34 reviews
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%

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

Nidhanam

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Nidhanam

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon AVR Remote free?
Denon AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Nidhanam free?
Nidhanam is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon AVR Remote or Nidhanam?
Nidhanam is rated higher. Denon AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Nidhanam averages 4.8 from 155 ratings.
Do Denon AVR Remote or Nidhanam have ads?
Neither Denon AVR Remote nor Nidhanam shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon AVR Remote or Nidhanam?
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Nidhanam every 4 weeks. Most recently, Denon AVR Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Nidhanam on November 7, 2026.

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