Marantz AVR Remote vs VSSL CNCT™
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.
VSSL CNCT™
This app provides a unified interface for managing all VSSL audio devices, offering intuitive control over streaming, device settings, and audio configurations. It simplifies setup and enhances the home audio experience for music and movie enthusiasts.
- Unified device management
- Intuitive card-style UI/UX
- Stream source and metadata display
- MX Series customization options
- Power and firmware updates
- Device synchronization
- Simplified installation process
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Welcome to VSSL CNCT — the premier, unified management application from VSSL. VSSL CNCT combines support for all VSSL devices — from the powerful X Series amplifiers and SX Series surround sound system to the all-new MX Series modular amps and streamers — into a single, intuitive interface and incredible home audio experience. •The card-style layout and intuitive graphics highlight fast & functional UI/UX •Stream source and activity within individual “Rooms” details metadata (Artist, Track, Album and Album Art) across multiple devices and supported protocols •MX-specific features like wired & wireless on-boarding along with customizations for BLAST LED and BEAT Optics enhance the overall user experience •Power states and firmware updates are now more easily tracked and managed •SX-specific capabilities like fast device setup and management further refine this amazing surround sound system •Device synchronization enables more thorough details like configuration, volume, metadata, and streaming service communicated across multiple phone instances and OS platforms •Installers even have ready access to more technical under-the-cover details such as firmware, IP address, serial number, SDK, MCU, Bluetooth and HDMI for advanced troubleshooting •With its focused development, VSSL CNCT powers unprecedented application performance and protocol engagement, faster setups, quicker config changes, silky-smooth page and device transitions, and an overall enhanced music streaming experience •And with tons of new features still forthcoming including integration with the VSSL NSYT remote management application, support for multi-room source sharing, introduction of on-board streaming services, and the inclusion of new alarms/sleep timers, VSSL CNCT will remain the center console for every VSSL ecosystem. Within the VSSL app, you are in control – from volume, EQ, and Sub for how you hear it to Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and TV IR for how you connect it. And with its ever simplified installation process, the VSSL CNCT app dramatically shortens setup time – by 50% or more over previous versions – connecting multiple streams of music and movie audio to different rooms or locations simultaneously. Whether you’re building that next-generation home movie theater or adding audio to your outdoor patio, VSSL doesn’t just make the experience of streaming easier, it also delivers the sound that exceeds your expectations. So elevate your audio with sound that surrounds. Because with VSSL, Every Journey Begins Here.™
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: VSSL CNCT™ at 80% against Marantz AVR Remote's 21%. VSSL CNCT™ also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.0). Marantz AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (627 vs 14) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). 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.
VSSL CNCT™ holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 627 ratings behind it against 14, 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 80% of VSSL CNCT™'s.
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, VSSL CNCT™ every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marantz AVR Remote | VSSL CNCT™ |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (627 ratings) | 4.7 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 627 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | VSSL LLC |
Customer experience
Marantz AVR Remote
VSSL CNCT™
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 CNCT™
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marantz AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
VSSL CNCT™
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Marantz AVR Remote free?
Is VSSL CNCT™ free?
Which has better reviews, Marantz AVR Remote or VSSL CNCT™?
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