Comparison

Marantz AVR Remote vs Roon

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Marantz AVR Remote

Control your compatible Marantz AV receiver with your iOS device. Manage power, volume, inputs, and settings. Seamlessly integrate with HEOS for network browsing and control.

Highlights
  • Control power, volume, and inputs
  • Access Smart Select and Surround Modes
  • Network browsing with HEOS integration
  • ECO Mode settings
  • Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level)
  • Marantz CD Player control
  • View user manuals
Features
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The “Marantz AVR Remote” app for iPhone and iPad will give you an unprecedented level of command and control over the latest generation of Marantz AV Receivers (due to hardware differences, older models are not supported with this app. Please check the model compatibility list below). A wide portfolio of useful features, nicely designed graphics and easy to operate user interface do make the app a useful tool to control your AVR. Control the basic functions of your Marantz product with power, volume, input and settings. Have direct access to Smart Select and Surround Modes. Network browsing is either done within the Marantz AVR Remote app or depending on model by selecting HEOS network as input which opens the HEOS app automatically. With the new Marantz AVR Remote, your iOS device just became an integral part of your home entertainment experience. "Because Music Matters" Compatible Marantz Models (*1, *2) 2026 New Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 30 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 50 SERIES 2, CINEMA 60 SERIES 2, CINEMA 70s SERIES 2 2025 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 20 2024 Model Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 30 2023 Model Network AV Receiver: STEREO 70s 2022 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV 10 Network AV Receiver: CINEMA 40, CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60, CINEMA 70s 2021 Model Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805A 2020 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7706 Network AV Receiver: SR8015, SR7015, SR6015, SR5015, NR1711 2019 Models Network AV Receiver: SR6014, SR5014, NR1710, NR1510, NR1200 2018 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7705 Network AV Receiver: SR7013, SR6013, SR5013, NR1609, NR1509 2017 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8805, AV7704 Network AV Receiver: SR8012, SR7012, SR6012, SR5012, NR1608, NR1508 2016 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7703 Network AV Receiver: SR7011, SR6011, SR5011, NR1607 2015 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV7702mkII Network AV Receiver: SR7010, SR6010, SR5010, NR1606, NR1506 2014 Models Network AV Pre-Amplifier: AV8802, AV8802A *Not compatible with Marantz models other than the above models. Main feature: •On the fly HEOS app switching for network browsing and control for HEOS built-in AVR and AVP •ECO Mode setting •Option settings (Sleep Tone, Channel Level etc.) and Selected Setup Features •Marantz CD Control when your Marantz AVR is connected to Marantz CD Player with a remote cable •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 Marantz 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

Roon

This app serves as a controller for a Roon Server, enabling users to browse and play their music library. It offers a rich metadata-driven interface for musical discovery, connecting to over 1,000 compatible audio devices for seamless playback.

Highlights
  • Music library browsing and playback
  • Rich metadata for musical discovery
  • Connects to 1,000+ audio devices
  • Seamless in-home audio connection
  • Access music library remotely via Roon ARC
  • Bit-perfect playback and format support
Features
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*** The Roon experience requires a Roon Server on your network. *** The Roon App is another controller for your Roon Server. You browse and play your music library on over 1,000 compatible audio devices, and provides a seamless in-home connection. You can install the free Roon App on as many devices as you like. What is Roon? The very best way to experience your music: Roon reshapes the way you browse and explore music. Powered by rich metadata, Roon's interface invites you on a new journey of musical discovery every time you log in. Your music library becomes the starting point on a vast map of performers, composers, influences, and genres. Follow the path emanating from the music you love to discover exciting new sounds and reconnect with long-forgotten favorites. You can delve even deeper through lyrics, artist photos, bios, reviews, and tour dates - then continue the journey with recommendations specifically tailored to your tastes and listening habits. Listen anywhere, on all your gear: Roon lets you play from your collection of music files and TIDAL, Qobuz, and KKBOX libraries on thousands of Roon Ready, Airplay, Chromecast, and USB devices from one app inside your home. Meanwhile, Roon ARC provides access, playback, and precision audio control for your entire Roon music library directly from your phone, wherever you are in the world. Flawless playback. Everywhere, every time: Roon is built to ensure your music sounds perfect every time you hit play, no matter where you are. Roon guarantees the best possible sound quality from every piece of audio gear - our MUSE sound engine delivers bit-perfect playback, exhaustive format support, and precision audio control for a fully customizable and flawless listening experience. From headphones to your home hi-fi, and everything in between.

Screenshots

Marantz AVR Remote4 screens
Roon4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Roon at 3.6 against Marantz AVR Remote's 2.0. Roon also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (33% vs 21%). On price, ratings volume, 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

Roon holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 553 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Marantz AVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 33% of Roon's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, Roon every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Marantz AVR Remote versus Roon: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarantz AVR RemoteRoon
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (625 ratings)3.6 (553 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.8% of reviews32.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings625 — better553
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.2 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB615 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsRoon Labs

Customer experience

Marantz AVR Remote

All ratings625 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.5%
Written reviews610 reviews
Positive20.8%
Neutral9.3%
Negative69.8%

Roon

All ratings553 ratings
Positive59.3%
Neutral9.0%
Negative31.6%
Written reviews233 reviews
Positive32.6%
Neutral15.5%
Negative51.9%

User reviews

Marantz AVR Remote

From 625 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Convenient remote control
  • 👍 Useful features
  • 💡 Comprehensive functionality
  • 🚀 Quick response
  • 👍 Works well with latest iOS

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🐛 Unreliable connectivity
  • 🐛 Slow and unresponsive
  • 👎 Outdated design
  • 🐛 Buggy after updates

Roon

From 553 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Great when it works
  • 🎨 Fantastic app
  • 🎧 Best way to experience music
  • 🤖 Powerful music management
  • 🔍 Excellent music discovery

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • 🔌 Unstable connection
  • 🕰️ Slow performance
  • 🤯 Confusing interface
  • 🚫 Lack of accessibility

Bugs and requests

Marantz AVR Remote

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to detect receiver
  • Crashing on certain functions
  • Inconsistent volume and power controls
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved media server integration
  • Better Audyssey settings control
  • Faster navigation and UI responsiveness

Roon

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • App crashes on search
  • Audio devices disappearing
  • Volume issues after updates
  • Inability to find Roon core

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Offline music playback
  • Better Tidal/Spotify integration
  • Improved metadata editing
  • Apple Watch support

In-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Roon

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Roon free?
Roon is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marantz AVR Remote or Roon?
Roon is rated higher. Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while Roon averages 3.6 from 553 ratings.
Do Marantz AVR Remote or Roon have ads?
Neither Marantz AVR Remote nor Roon shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marantz AVR Remote or Roon?
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Roon every 3 weeks. Most recently, Marantz AVR Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and Roon on September 19, 2026.

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