Comparison

Marantz AVR Remote vs VSSL Legacy

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

VSSL Legacy

This app allows you to set up and control your home audio system from a single location. Stream music from your favorite apps directly to any room, with support for Airplay, Chromecast, and Spotify Connect.

Highlights
  • Home audio system setup
  • Multiroom audio control
  • Native streaming (Airplay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect)
  • Integrates with Google Home
  • Use favorite music apps
  • Party Zone setup
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VSSL is a home music system that anyone can use. You have direct control of VSSL through your favorite music apps. The VSSL app is for setting up and controlling of the audio of your home in one place. NATIVE STREAMING™ Each zone of the VSSL system has Airplay, Chromecast Built-in, and Spotify Connect to ensure you can listen to any music, from any device, in any room, whenever you want. Integrates with Google Home for voice controlled audio. BEAUTIFUL OUT-OF-SIGHT SOUND VSSL is designed to work with in-ceiling or other architectural speakers, keeping your speakers out-of-sight with the focus on the design and architecture of your home. USE YOUR FAVORITE APPS Utilize all the features of your favorite music app to find and discover new music, then play directly to VSSL. Go straight from music on your headphones to music in your ceiling. EASY MULTIROOM Set up Party Zones and Google Home groups so you can play music throughout your home in one tap straight from your music app. ANYONE CAN USE Anyone can access VSSL. Just log on to the same WiFi as your VSSL system, open your favorite music app, and play.

Screenshots

Marantz AVR Remote4 screens
VSSL Legacy3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: VSSL Legacy at 79% against Marantz AVR Remote's 21%. VSSL Legacy also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.0). Marantz AVR Remote's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (628 vs 28). On price, update cadence, in-app purchases and device support 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 Legacy holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 628 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Marantz AVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 79% of VSSL Legacy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, VSSL Legacy every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Marantz AVR Remote versus VSSL Legacy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarantz AVR RemoteVSSL Legacy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (628 ratings)4.5 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews78.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings628 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterAd-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.014.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsVSSL

Customer experience

Marantz AVR Remote

All ratings625 ratings
Positive21.4%
Neutral7.0%
Negative71.5%
Written reviews613 reviews
Positive20.9%
Neutral9.5%
Negative69.7%

VSSL Legacy

All ratings28 ratings
Positive89.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.7%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.4%

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

VSSL Legacy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

VSSL Legacy

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VSSL Legacy free?
VSSL Legacy is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marantz AVR Remote or VSSL Legacy?
VSSL Legacy is rated higher. Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 628 ratings, while VSSL Legacy averages 4.5 from 28 ratings.
Do Marantz AVR Remote or VSSL Legacy have ads?
VSSL Legacy shows ads; Marantz AVR Remote does not.
Which is updated more often, Marantz AVR Remote or VSSL Legacy?
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, and VSSL Legacy every 2 months. Most recently, Marantz AVR Remote was updated on October 31, 2026 and VSSL Legacy on October 22, 2026.

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