MOON MiND Controller vs Cary Streamer 2.0
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.
Cary Streamer 2.0
This application provides intuitive control over Cary Audio DMS and AiOS products. Its interface mirrors the physical unit's faceplate, offering two-way functionality to display the same information as the device.
- Control Cary Audio DMS & AiOS products
- Intuitive interface
- Mirrors physical unit faceplate
- Two-way functionality
- Displays device information
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Explanation of APP function: This app is specifically designed to control the Cary Audio all DMS & AiOS products. All functions of the all DMS & AiOS products can be control with the intuitive interface which is designed to function similarly to the actual unit faceplate. The app has two way functionality which displays the same information as the unit itself.
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Verdict
MOON MiND Controller and Cary Streamer 2.0 both sit at 2.7 stars, but that hides the real split: 36% of MOON MiND Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cary Streamer 2.0's. MOON MiND Controller also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). Cary Streamer 2.0's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, 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.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.7 for MOON MiND Controller against 2.6 for Cary Streamer 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON MiND Controller has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 36% of MOON MiND Controller's written reviews are positive against 0% of Cary Streamer 2.0's.
MOON MiND Controller ships an update weekly, Cary Streamer 2.0 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOON MiND Controller | Cary Streamer 2.0 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (33 ratings) — better | 2.6 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 2 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 | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simaudio Ltee | Cary Audio Design LLC |
Customer experience
MOON MiND Controller
Cary Streamer 2.0
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
Cary Streamer 2.0
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MOON MiND Controller
No in-app purchases
Cary Streamer 2.0
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MOON MiND Controller free?
Is Cary Streamer 2.0 free?
Which has better reviews, MOON MiND Controller or Cary Streamer 2.0?
Do MOON MiND Controller or Cary Streamer 2.0 have ads?
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