MOON MiND Controller vs McIntosh Connect
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.
McIntosh Connect
Control compatible McIntosh audio equipment with a streamlined interface. Manage volume, inputs, tone, and more for select preamplifiers. Easily update firmware and configure network settings for an optimized listening experience.
- Volume Control
- Input Selection & Renaming
- Tone Adjustment
- Firmware Update Management
- Multi-Zone Audio Control
- Network Setup
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McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: McIntosh Connect at 3.3 against MOON MiND Controller's 2.7. MOON MiND Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and review sentiment (36% vs 25%). On price, ratings volume, 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.
McIntosh Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 14 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 36% of MOON MiND Controller's written reviews are positive against 25% of McIntosh Connect'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, McIntosh Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MOON MiND Controller | McIntosh Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.7 (33 ratings) | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 36.2% of reviews — better | 25.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 14 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 89 MB | 47 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simaudio Ltee | McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. |
Customer experience
MOON MiND Controller
McIntosh Connect
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
McIntosh Connect
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MOON MiND Controller
No in-app purchases
McIntosh Connect
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is MOON MiND Controller free?
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