Comparison

Denon AVR Remote vs Prowl (96a41b)

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

Prowl (96a41b)

Discover live music and fan-spotted shows happening around you in real-time. Filter by walking distance, get directions to venues, and even signal your own upcoming performances.

Highlights
  • Live map of artists and venues
  • Fan-spotted show alerts
  • Filter by walking distance
  • Get directions to venues
  • Report inaccurate show pins
  • Signal upcoming artist sets
Features
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Prowl.fm helps you find live music happening nearby. Open the map, tap Find Music, and see artists, fan reports, and music places around you. Artists can post live or upcoming shows, and fans can spot music when they hear something happening at a venue. Use Prowl.fm to: • Find live music near you • See music places around town • Post a show as an artist • Report music you hear as a fan • Save venues and bands you want to follow Built for nights out, last-minute plans, local venues, touring artists, and anyone who wants to know where music is happening right now.

Screenshots

Denon AVR Remote4 screens
Prowl (96a41b)4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Prowl (96a41b) at 5.0 against Denon AVR Remote's 2.0. Prowl (96a41b) also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Denon AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 1) and device support (3 vs 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

Prowl (96a41b) holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Denon AVR Remote has 1.5K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, Prowl (96a41b) every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Denon AVR Remote versus Prowl (96a41b): the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDenon AVR RemoteProwl (96a41b)
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1.5K ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.5K — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS15.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB8 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsDaniel Sullivan

Customer experience

Denon AVR Remote

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

Prowl (96a41b)

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Prowl (96a41b)

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Denon AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Prowl (96a41b)

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Denon AVR Remote free?
Denon AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prowl (96a41b) free?
Prowl (96a41b) is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Denon AVR Remote or Prowl (96a41b)?
Prowl (96a41b) is rated higher. Denon AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Prowl (96a41b) averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Denon AVR Remote or Prowl (96a41b) have ads?
Neither Denon AVR Remote nor Prowl (96a41b) shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Denon AVR Remote or Prowl (96a41b)?
Denon AVR Remote ships an update every 2 months, and Prowl (96a41b) every 3 weeks. Most recently, Denon AVR Remote was updated on November 4, 2026 and Prowl (96a41b) on October 31, 2026.

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