# MusicCast Controller vs JVC Remote S

The clearest difference is rating: MusicCast Controller at 4.7 against JVC Remote S's 2.7. MusicCast Controller also leads on ratings volume (42K vs 15). JVC Remote S's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MusicCast Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MusicCast Controller has 42K ratings behind it against 15, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 40% and 40% positive.

## The numbers

| Metric | MusicCast Controller | JVC Remote S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (42K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musiccast-controller-us/id1002730190/reviews)** | [2.7 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote-s/id1375474494/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **42K** | 15 |
| Positive reviews | **40.5% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 106 MB | 32 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [JVCKENWOOD Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/420614976) |

## What reviewers say

### MusicCast Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/musiccast-controller-us/id1002730190)

Control your Yamaha MusicCast-enabled audio devices to stream music throughout your home. Enjoy music from various sources, create multi-room setups, and customize your listening experience with high-resolution audio support.

**Highlights:** Multi-room audio streaming, Control of Yamaha MusicCast devices, Stream from music services and internet radio, Access local music libraries, High-resolution audio playback, Wireless stereo and surround setups

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent when working
- 👍 Great concept and features
- 🎶 Fantastic sound quality
- 💡 Innovative multi-room audio
- 🎨 Refreshed UI is an improvement

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connectivity issues
- 🔌 Unreliable app performance
- 🤔 Confusing and unintuitive UI
- 🔇 Occasional audio dropouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after recent updates
- Bluetooth speaker frequently disconnects
- Streaming services stop working randomly
- Zones get unlinked without user action
- Volume controls behave unexpectedly

**Requested features**

- Add support for more music services
- Improve volume control and display
- Allow custom photo/icon for zones
- Provide better integration with iOS
- Add stereo pairing settings in app


### JVC Remote S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jvc-remote-s/id1375474494)

Control compatible JVC car multimedia receivers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust settings, select music tracks, and even use gesture controls for basic functions. View receiver information directly on your smartphone screen.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth control, Gesture control for basic functions, Display receiver source information, Select radio stations and music tracks, Remote control screen interface

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MusicCast Controller free?

MusicCast Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JVC Remote S free?

JVC Remote S is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MusicCast Controller or JVC Remote S?

MusicCast Controller is rated higher. MusicCast Controller averages 4.7 out of 5 from 42K ratings, while JVC Remote S averages 2.7 from 15 ratings.

### Do MusicCast Controller or JVC Remote S have ads?

Neither MusicCast Controller nor JVC Remote S shows ads.

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