Comparison

Denon AVR Remote vs VSSL CNCT™

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

VSSL CNCT™

This app provides a unified interface for managing all VSSL audio devices, offering intuitive control over streaming, device settings, and audio configurations. It simplifies setup and enhances the home audio experience for music and movie enthusiasts.

Highlights
  • Unified device management
  • Intuitive card-style UI/UX
  • Stream source and metadata display
  • MX Series customization options
  • Power and firmware updates
  • Device synchronization
  • Simplified installation process
Features
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Welcome to VSSL CNCT — the premier, unified management application from VSSL. VSSL CNCT combines support for all VSSL devices — from the powerful X Series amplifiers and SX Series surround sound system to the all-new MX Series modular amps and streamers — into a single, intuitive interface and incredible home audio experience. •The card-style layout and intuitive graphics highlight fast & functional UI/UX •Stream source and activity within individual “Rooms” details metadata (Artist, Track, Album and Album Art) across multiple devices and supported protocols •MX-specific features like wired & wireless on-boarding along with customizations for BLAST LED and BEAT Optics enhance the overall user experience •Power states and firmware updates are now more easily tracked and managed •SX-specific capabilities like fast device setup and management further refine this amazing surround sound system •Device synchronization enables more thorough details like configuration, volume, metadata, and streaming service communicated across multiple phone instances and OS platforms •Installers even have ready access to more technical under-the-cover details such as firmware, IP address, serial number, SDK, MCU, Bluetooth and HDMI for advanced troubleshooting •With its focused development, VSSL CNCT powers unprecedented application performance and protocol engagement, faster setups, quicker config changes, silky-smooth page and device transitions, and an overall enhanced music streaming experience •And with tons of new features still forthcoming including integration with the VSSL NSYT remote management application, support for multi-room source sharing, introduction of on-board streaming services, and the inclusion of new alarms/sleep timers, VSSL CNCT will remain the center console for every VSSL ecosystem. Within the VSSL app, you are in control – from volume, EQ, and Sub for how you hear it to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and TV IR for how you connect it. And with its ever simplified installation process, the VSSL CNCT app dramatically shortens setup time – by 50% or more over previous versions – connecting multiple streams of music and movie audio to different rooms or locations simultaneously. Whether you’re building that next-generation home movie theater or adding audio to your outdoor patio, VSSL doesn’t just make the experience of streaming easier, it also delivers the sound that exceeds your expectations. So elevate your audio with sound that surrounds. Because with VSSL, Every Journey Begins Here.™

Screenshots

Denon AVR Remote4 screens
VSSL CNCT™1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VSSL CNCT™ at 80% against Denon AVR Remote's 21%. VSSL CNCT™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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

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

VSSL CNCT™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 14, 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 80% of VSSL CNCT™'s.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Denon AVR Remote versus VSSL CNCT™: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon AVR RemoteVSSL CNCT™
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.5K ratings)4.7 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.5K — better14
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsVSSL LLC

Customer experience

Denon AVR Remote

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

VSSL CNCT™

All ratings14 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

VSSL CNCT™

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

VSSL CNCT™

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon AVR Remote free?
Denon AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VSSL CNCT™ free?
VSSL CNCT™ is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon AVR Remote or VSSL CNCT™?
VSSL CNCT™ is rated higher. Denon AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while VSSL CNCT™ averages 4.7 from 14 ratings.
Do Denon AVR Remote or VSSL CNCT™ have ads?
Neither Denon AVR Remote nor VSSL CNCT™ shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon AVR Remote or VSSL CNCT™?
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, and VSSL CNCT™ every 2 months. Most recently, Denon AVR Remote was updated on October 28, 2026 and VSSL CNCT™ on October 24, 2026.

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