MOON MiND Controller vs Primare Prisma
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MOON MiND Controller
Control your entire home audio system with this app. Organize and play music from your computer, NAS, or internet streams. Enjoy multi-zone audio and create custom playlists for an effortless music experience.
- Stream music from computer, NAS, or internet
- Organize music library
- Create playlists
- Multi-zone audio control
- Full home audio control
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On the MiND (MOON intelligent Network Device) technology, your library can consist of music stored on your computer, on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, or you can simply stream music from a variety of internet sources. Once your music is organized to your liking, you can play tracks, entire albums, or create playlists. MiND even allows for the use of multiple zones in your home, expanding the enjoyment of this system throughout your home. With MOON systems, you get full control of your home audio. The concept of MiND is simple: the future of music playback lies in the intuitive organization of a library, allowing for uncomplicated access to large collections of music that are managed with incredible ease-of-use and efficiency. Sophisticated technology is required to achieve such simplicity and enjoyment. Other music streaming devices exist in the marketplace, but none currently encompass all of the features, the simple operation, nor the uncompromised sonic performance of MiND technology. Note : A MiND unit is required for use with the MiND Controller.
Primare Prisma
Control and configure your Prisma-enabled audio devices remotely over your local network. Manage input and audio settings, control playback functions, and access your music library with ease.
- Configure input and source settings
- Adjust audio balance and volume
- Control playback functions
- Access stored music files
- Search music by artist, album, track
- Create playlists and queues
- Display detailed track information
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Once connected to your network, the Prisma application allows for the configuration and control of virtually all functions of any of our Prisma enabled products, duplicating and enhancing the front panel and remote control systems, over your local area network from your mobile device. Primare Prisma application works with the following models: • Allt-i-Ett • CD15 Prisma • CD35 Prisma • I15 Prisma • I15 Prisma MK2 • I25 Prisma • I35 Prisma • NP5 Prisma • NP5 Prisma MK2 • PRE35 Prisma • SC15 Prisma • SC15 Prisma MK2 • SP25 Prisma • SPA25 Prisma Note: Prisma application is for Prisma enabled products only, and does not replace Primare APP and Primare AIR for MM30, NP30 and PRE60 models. For more information regarding current status of APP and AIR or for assistance with any issues you may be having using the Prisma application go to our website at www.primare.net to access our FAQ or to submit a help request. Configuration • Input and source settings: customize inputs and select media servers on your network • Input settings: input alias creation, enable or disable inputs, auto-sense input selection, fixed or variable volume output, and individual input gain adjustment • Audio settings: balance, default volume, maximum volume, mute level and digital output • Display settings: illumination level, input status and front panel control • Standby settings: auto-standby and wake up on input signal • Streaming settings: metadata display, Bluetooth, and network characteristics Control • Playback functions: input selection, play, pause, track forward and back, shuffle play, repeat single or all tracks, volume mute, volume adjustment • Stored music files access • Search by artist, album, track, and title • Playlist and queue creation • Display track information: source, duration, bitrate, bit depth, sampling rate, format and file size Our thanks to The Spirit of Turtle for permission to use their cover art. For information regarding their high-resolution recordings go to www.spriritofturtle.com
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Primare Prisma at 3.6 against MOON MiND Controller's 2.7. Primare Prisma also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). MOON MiND Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 11%). 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.
Primare Prisma holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 8 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of MOON MiND Controller's written reviews are positive against 11% of Primare Prisma's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MOON MiND Controller ships an update weekly, Primare Prisma every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOON MiND Controller | Primare Prisma |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (33 ratings) | 3.6 (8 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 11.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 8 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simaudio Ltee | Primare AB |
Customer experience
MOON MiND Controller
Primare Prisma
Bugs and requests
MOON MiND Controller
Reported bugs
43 issues- Connection not working after update 3.0.6
- App crashes on open
- Keeps crashing, requires reboot/Wi-Fi mess
- Cannot get songs to play audibly
- App crashes when saving playlist
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- New version erased all existing playlists
- Slow to update 'now playing' album cover
- Latest update is completely unusable, appallingly slow
- iOS 16.2 causing MiND shutdowns
- Frequent errors, complex Wi-Fi connectivity
- Keeps not being found on network, report won't send
- Remote control function does not work
- App crashes continually on opening
- Network Media servers no longer accessible
- Unstable connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- Software disconnects
- Struggles to connect with Ace
- Browser errors, cannot reach server
- Device sleep stops playback
- Cannot stream radio from vtuner or tune In radio
- App may lock up after updates
- Minimserver not found
- App freezes up
- App does not like sleep mode
- Over time starts to be slow
- Front LEDs stop indicating info
- Cannot go in standby via app
- App won't be able to locate unit on network
- Front button for standby stops working
- App freezes on opening
- Media servers no longer accessible
- Always lost connect for 280d
- Can no longer use app to control Moon Ace
- Latest update is unusable garbage
- App just completely stops working
- Works poorly with Spotify
- Loses connection with 280D everyday
- Tidal library takes you back to the beginning
- Queue cannot be turned off
- App keeps defaulting to queue
- Previous versions were unacceptably bad
- iPad did not connect with streamer/DAC
- Media server not displayed in the app
Requested features
9 requests- Add sorting options for playlists, albums, tracks
- Add Amazon Music HD support
- Add home and source buttons on all screens
- Add software volume control
- Add Tidal Track Radio feature
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- Add sleep timer
- Add option to keep phone awake
- Add sorting by Genre, Date, Artist
- Add ability to turn on/off and change inputs with Alexa
Primare Prisma
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MOON MiND Controller
No in-app purchases
Primare Prisma
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MOON MiND Controller free?
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