Marantz AVR Remote vs Devialet
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Devialet
Control your Devialet home audio devices with this intuitive companion app. Seamlessly set up speakers, manage volume with precision, and access your favorite music streaming services. Create immersive stereo pairs and receive regular updates to enhance your listening experience.
- Unified control for all Devialet home products
- Easy speaker setup and installation
- Precise volume control
- Multiroom volume adjustment
- Integrated streaming services (Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP)
- On-the-fly stereo pair creation
- Regular product updates
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Power this unreasonable requires some control. That's why we developed a dedicated Devialet app – a smart and intuitive companion that puts you in charge of your Devialet listening experience. THE DEVIALET FAMILY, REUNITED. One unique app for all your Devialet home products: Phantom I, Phantom II, Devialet Dione and Devialet Mania. STRAIGHT TO SOUND. Access to music has never been this quick and seamless. Install and set up your Devialet speaker in a few easy steps. VOLUME YOU CAN HANDLE. All of your speaker's potential is in your hands. Control the volume with extreme precision, no matter where you are in the room. In a multiroom setup, adjust the volume in different rooms, separately or simultaneously. DON'T CHANGE YOUR HABITS. Enjoy your favorite music streaming services via integrated protocols: Bluetooth, AirPlay 2®, Spotify Connect, Roon Ready, UPnP* *The list of integrated streaming services may vary by product. CHAIN REACTION. Bring another Phantom into play and create a stereo pair, on the fly. But only if you think you’re ready for immersion. Stereo pairs are only possible between products of the same power: a pair of Phantom I 103 dB for example. FUTURE-PROOF. Stay one step ahead with regular updates for all your Devialet speakers.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Devialet at 4.2 against Marantz AVR Remote's 2.0. Devialet also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 21%) and ratings volume (3.2K vs 625). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Devialet holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Devialet has 3.2K ratings behind it against 625, 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 38% of Devialet's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marantz AVR Remote | Devialet |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (625 ratings) | 4.2 (3.2K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.8% of reviews | 38.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 625 | 3.2K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 16.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 395 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Devialet |
Customer experience
Marantz AVR Remote
Devialet
User reviews
Marantz AVR Remote
From 625 App Store ratingsWhat 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
Devialet
From 3.2K App Store ratingsWhat we love
- 🚀 Reliable connectivity
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- ⭐ Excellent sound quality
- 💎 Premium design and build
Room to improve
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔁 Unstable stereo pairing
- ⚠️ Complicated setup process
- 📉 Inconsistent app performance
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
Devialet
Reported bugs
3 issues- App frequently loses connection to speakers
- Speakers randomly drop out of stereo mode
- Firmware updates cause unexpected issues
Requested features
4 requests- Add EQ settings
- Implement remote power/control
- Improve multiroom functionality
- Provide better troubleshooting guidance
In-app purchases
Marantz AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
Devialet
No in-app purchases
Questions
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