Comparison

Marantz AVR Remote vs Lexicon Control

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

Lexicon Control

Control your Lexicon audio device remotely over your home network. This app eliminates line-of-sight issues associated with infrared remotes. It is compatible with specific Lexicon models like the MC-10, RV-9, and RV-6.

Highlights
  • Remote device control
  • Network connectivity
  • Eliminates line-of-sight issues
  • Compatible with MC-10, RV-9, RV-6
Features
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Remotely control your Lexicon device using iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad. Connect using your home network, providing feedback from your device and eliminating any line-of-sight issues present with infrared remote control. Compatible with the following Lexicon devices supporting advanced network control. - MC-10 - RV-9 - RV-6

Screenshots

Marantz AVR Remote4 screens
Lexicon Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Lexicon Control at 3.5 against Marantz AVR Remote's 2.0. Lexicon Control also leads on iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Marantz AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (629 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 9 months). On price, review sentiment, 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

Lexicon Control holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 629 ratings behind it against 2, 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 25% of Lexicon Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, Lexicon Control every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Marantz AVR Remote versus Lexicon Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarantz AVR RemoteLexicon Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (629 ratings)3.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings629 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsHARMAN INTERNATIONAL INDUSTRIES LIMITED

Customer experience

Marantz AVR Remote

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

Lexicon Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

Lexicon Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Lexicon Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Lexicon Control free?
Lexicon Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marantz AVR Remote or Lexicon Control?
Lexicon Control is rated higher. Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 629 ratings, while Lexicon Control averages 3.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Marantz AVR Remote or Lexicon Control have ads?
Neither Marantz AVR Remote nor Lexicon Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marantz AVR Remote or Lexicon Control?
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, and Lexicon Control every 9 months. Most recently, Marantz AVR Remote was updated on November 7, 2026 and Lexicon Control on November 2, 2026.

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