# dCS Mosaic Control — Music Streaming: Simplified

> Unified interface for dCS audio device network streaming, discovery, and control. (iPhone/iPad app by dCS Ltd.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-mosaic-control/id1453218548 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [dCS Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/719655702)
- Category: Utilities, Music
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.47/5 from 17 App Store ratings · 10 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 15.6 · 23 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2019-05-09
- Data updated: 2026-08-05
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-mosaic-control/id1453218548/reviews.md

## What is dCS Mosaic Control?

dCS Mosaic Control is your unified interface to the advanced network streaming functionality of your dCS audio device. Compatible with all of our current product offerings, dCS Mosaic Control includes powerful features for music discovery and playback as well as control of your dCS Bartók, Rossini, Vivaldi, Vivaldi One, or Network Bridge.

Key Features:
  • Powerful media browsing and search capabilities
  • Support for a number of streaming media sources including:
      -  Deezer
      -  Qobuz
      -  TIDAL
      -  UPnP
      -  Internet radio
      -  Podcasts
      -  Locally-attached USB storage
  • Advanced playback control including play queue management and playlists
  • Complete control over the settings and configuration of your dCS product

Please note that dCS Mosaic Control requires a network-enabled dCS device in order to function.

## Key features

- Unified interface for dCS audio devices
- Music discovery and playback
- Control of dCS Bartók, Rossini, Vivaldi, Vivaldi One, Network Bridge
- Support for Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, UPnP, Internet radio, Podcasts, USB storage
- Play queue management and playlists
- Device settings and configuration control

## Recent user reviews (10 of 10)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-mosaic-control/id1453218548/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Frustrating

*2025-08-11, version 1.4.4*

Bit by bit the app has stopped working. I now have to use my iMac to control using tidal. Fabulous streamer but dire app.

### 4/5 — 88.2 not 88.1

*2025-01-17, version 1.4.3*

88.2，not 88.1

### 3/5 — Room to improve

*2024-12-10, version 1.4.3*

I like the app and certainly love the system, but there is so much room to improve on the app. It is hard to find your favorite artists, albums, and songs because you can’t sort. Everything is listed as it was entered. 
The list of albums under an artist could have more details and filters. Most things listed as albums are singles.

### 3/5 — Ok, but

*2024-02-17, version 1.4.2*

I don’t know why, I only can connect by IP. App doesn’t  see my rossini(

### 2/5 — New version of app makes browsing more difficult

*2022-12-29, version 1.4.0*

This is a pretty basic app given the cost and quality of the hardware it controls. The new version has made browsing my music library harder as to drag the slider on the right of the screen you have to hold on it first. This is trickier than it sounds and irritating

### 5/5 — Excellent - Just like everything dCS does

*2022-12-24, version 1.4.0*

Well written, thoroughly thought out and regularly updated.  This app is intuitive to use, full featured and includes everything needed to operate dCS’ networked products.  It has what can be thought of as “two sides” operating simultaneously: a hardware control part and a music services part.  All of the features of my dCS Vivaldi DAC and Upsampler are found in the first and everything you could want beautifully implemented in the second.  For those who like to use Roon, both can be run simultaneously allowing Roon’s music control with dCS Mosaic’s hardware control.  Roon is definitely not required but doing this is an option.  In fact, this app includes Spotify, Deezer and USB interfaces as well as Podcasts which Roon does not.  Of course, you can play downloaded files as well (MinimServer suggested).  If only the rest of the world were like dCS …

### 5/5 — Outstanding control for my dcs

*2021-04-08, version 1.1.1*

Mosaic is by far the best first-party app that I've used in the last decade. Most are either an afterthought to their hardware counterpart, or become abandonware. 

I have no reason to even entertain roon. Mosaic is fast, sleek, and user-friendly. Allows one to get to one's music quickly and then graciously gets out of the way. Queue management is fast and intuitive. 

Color me impressed!

### 4/5 — The Volume control bar is not user friendly.

*2020-12-24, version 1.1.1*

The volume control bar are hard to control. When the volume is 0.0dB, it seem to be hard to call it. Touch it will show blue 0.0dB. So I am sure the iPad recognize you input. But I slide the bar, it just don’t recognize any input. Always need to try 3 to 4 time as the apps take my input. Also, even time need to catch the dot is also need user friendly. I think just slide the bar left and right to represent vol up and down is a better way as the iPad main volume also the same. May be a enable/disable volume or volume lock bottom beside is even better.

### 5/5 — As flawless as the dCS DAC it serves!

*2020-10-16, version 1.1.0*

I’ve been using this instead of Roon now for five days, I don’t think I need to go back to rule, this is the best implementation of a streamer software I have seen from an OEM.

### 5/5 — Good performance, stability and looks after ugly old app.

*2019-05-20, version 1.0.0*

Good performance, stability and design after ugly old app. 
Waiting new versions, fix bugs, any improvements! 
Please add “display always turned-on” and playback buttons on locked home screen.

## Frequently asked questions about dCS Mosaic Control

### What dCS devices are compatible with Mosaic Control?

Mosaic Control is compatible with all current dCS product offerings, including the dCS Bartók, Rossini, Vivaldi, Vivaldi One, and Network Bridge. It requires a network-enabled dCS device to function.

### Does dCS Mosaic Control support offline playback?

Yes, dCS Mosaic Control supports playback from locally-attached USB storage, allowing for offline music playback. It also supports various streaming services and internet radio.

### What streaming services does dCS Mosaic Control integrate with?

dCS Mosaic Control integrates with Deezer, Qobuz, TIDAL, UPnP, and Internet radio. It also supports playback of podcasts and music stored on USB drives.

### How often is dCS Mosaic Control updated?

The latest version, 1.4.4, was last updated on June 18, 2025. Updates typically include new features, bug fixes, and compatibility improvements for dCS audio devices.

### Is dCS Mosaic Control available on Android devices?

dCS Mosaic Control is available for iPhone and iPad. The provided data does not specify Android support.

### What is the user sentiment for dCS Mosaic Control?

dCS Mosaic Control has a high user rating of 4.5 stars from 17 ratings, indicating generally positive user sentiment. Users appreciate its unified interface and control capabilities.

### Does dCS Mosaic Control have ads?

No, dCS Mosaic Control does not contain advertisements. It is a free application designed to provide a seamless user experience for controlling dCS audio devices.

### Can I manage playlists with dCS Mosaic Control?

Yes, dCS Mosaic Control offers advanced playback control, including the ability to manage play queues and create playlists. This allows for personalized music listening experiences.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.4.4 — 2025-06-18

- Lina DAC X support
- Improved UPnP server discovery
- Improved access to the main player screen when using accessibility features
- General maintenance

### 1.4.3 — 2024-05-09

- Tidal MAX support
- UPnP improvements
- Bug fixes

### 1.4.2 — 2023-10-17

Mosaic 1.4.2 delivers the following features and improvements:  


- Custom Radio 

Find your favorite Internet Radio stations using the station’s URL address. To access this feature, select Radio as the source and select the Custom Radio option within the dCS Mosaic Control app.  


- Find high quality Internet Radio stations at a glance   

High quality Internet Radio stations are now labelled as such in the Mosaic app, allowing you to easily identify high quality broadcasts when browsing.   


- UPnP improvements (MinimServer v2.2 support) 

Mosaic 1.42 has been tested with Miniminserver v2.2.


- Lina Network DAC 2.0 support 

Access new features included in the Lina Network DAC 2.0 upgrade using the dCS Mosaic Control app. See our Lina Network DAC 2.0 release notes for more information on features included with the upgrade.

### 1.4.1 — 2023-03-21

- Lina Network DAC v1.1 support
- Rossini v2.1 support

### 1.4.0 — 2022-12-12

Volume dial – Volume adjustment is implemented by a virtual rotary-dial, giving a much more familiar feel constituent with a traditional mechanical volume dial. 

Grid view – it is now possible to view search results and libraries in grid view. This enables the user to have a clearer view of album artwork.

Search by music service – searches can now be filtered based on the music streaming services and servers that have been configured. This allows for customers to get to the music they love with greater ease

Connect to IP address – To assist in diagnosing issues with customer networks where the app is unable to automatically discover dCS streaming devices, we have implemented a “direct connect” feature which, used in conjunction with the IP address of the dCS device obtained from the devices front panel menus and display, allows us to assist in identifying and advising on network issues that are external to the dCS hardware and app but which can cause the customer to have a less than ideal experience.

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## More apps by dCS Ltd

- [dCS Vivaldi](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-vivaldi/id720068742)
- [dCS Rossini](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-rossini/id1051293016)
- [dCS Vivaldi 2.0](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-vivaldi-20/id1129127762)
- [dCS Network Bridge](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-network-bridge/id1187814935)
- [dCS Bartók](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dcs-bartok/id1377546193)

All apps by dCS Ltd: https://appshunter.io/developer/719655702

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