Comparison

Marantz AVR Remote vs JUKE AUDIO

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

JUKE AUDIO

Control and power architectural speakers throughout your home wirelessly. This app allows personalized device configuration, input selection, and zone grouping for a seamless multi-room audio experience. Stream music from various sources to different rooms simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Zone grouping and control
  • Multi-user simultaneous streaming
  • Wireless streaming via Wi-Fi/Ethernet
  • Individual volume control
  • Direct streaming from apps/library
Features
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Juke Audio is an all-in-one audio solution for powering and wirelessly controlling architectural speakers across an entire home or building. Accompanying our multi-room amplifiers is the official Juke Audio app for personalized device configuration, input control, and speaker selection. Features include: - Intuitive interface that allows you to group any combination of listening zones together - Multi-user streaming support allowing 4 devices to stream different audio to different rooms simultaneously - Excellent streaming range over the local wireless network via Ethernet or Wi-Fi - Digital control of volume levels for each independent room or speaker pairs - Direct streaming compatibility for seamless listening from your favorite streaming applications, music library, or wired analog input For more information please visit: www.jukeaudio.com

Screenshots

Marantz AVR Remote4 screens
JUKE AUDIO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JUKE AUDIO at 84% against Marantz AVR Remote's 21%. JUKE AUDIO also leads on rating (4.9 vs 2.0) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). 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

JUKE AUDIO holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 625 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Marantz AVR Remote's written reviews are positive against 84% of JUKE AUDIO's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, JUKE AUDIO monthly. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Marantz AVR Remote versus JUKE AUDIO: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMarantz AVR RemoteJUKE AUDIO
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (625 ratings)4.9 (1.5K ratings) — better
Positive reviews20.9% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings6251.5K — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size72 MB77 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperD&M HoldingsJUKEAUDIO

Customer experience

Marantz AVR Remote

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

JUKE AUDIO

All ratings1,489 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.5%
Negative0.5%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.4%

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

JUKE AUDIO

From 1.5K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy setup and use
  • 👍 Great sound quality
  • 💡 Versatile multi-room capabilities
  • 🚀 Reliable performance
  • 👍 Affordable compared to alternatives

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connectivity issues with WiFi and Ethernet
  • 🐛 App bugs and compatibility problems
  • 🔒 Concerns about app requirement for full functionality

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

JUKE AUDIO

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Random disconnections and system resets required
  • App not working on some devices

Requested features

3 requests
  • Higher power output options
  • More advanced EQ and audio controls
  • Improved iPad app support

In-app purchases

None

Marantz AVR Remote

No in-app purchases

None

JUKE AUDIO

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Marantz AVR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JUKE AUDIO free?
JUKE AUDIO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Marantz AVR Remote or JUKE AUDIO?
JUKE AUDIO is rated higher. Marantz AVR Remote averages 2.0 out of 5 from 625 ratings, while JUKE AUDIO averages 4.9 from 1.5K ratings.
Do Marantz AVR Remote or JUKE AUDIO have ads?
Neither Marantz AVR Remote nor JUKE AUDIO shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Marantz AVR Remote or JUKE AUDIO?
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, and JUKE AUDIO monthly. Most recently, Marantz AVR Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and JUKE AUDIO on October 18, 2026.

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