Marantz AVR Remote vs BlueBridge Control
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.
BlueBridge Control
Control professional audio processors from your iOS device. Design custom control panels and access all DSP module parameters, including graphic EQs and mixers.
- Remote audio processor control
- Custom control panel design
- Full DSP module parameter access
- Graphic EQ and mixer control
- iOS device integration
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Audio Control Application for Atlas Sound BlueBridge series DSP processors. This application will enable your iOS device to have full control of the professional BlueBridge processors. With the design/configuration software, you can design your own control panel and have full access to all DSP module parameters (such as Graphic EQs and mixers).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: BlueBridge Control at 100% against Marantz AVR Remote's 21%. BlueBridge Control also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.0). Marantz AVR Remote's advantage is ratings volume (625 vs 2) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 14 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
BlueBridge Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Marantz AVR Remote has 625 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 100% of BlueBridge Control's.
Marantz AVR Remote ships an update every 3 months, BlueBridge Control every 14 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Marantz AVR Remote | BlueBridge Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (625 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.9% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 625 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 14 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 7.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 72 MB | 42 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | D&M Holdings | Atlas Sound, LP |
Customer experience
Marantz AVR Remote
BlueBridge Control
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
BlueBridge Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Marantz AVR Remote
No in-app purchases
BlueBridge Control
No in-app purchases
Questions
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