Comparison

Dynaudio Control vs JPLAY

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Dynaudio Control

Control your Dynaudio Connect wireless transmitter and digital loudspeakers remotely. Adjust volume, manage inputs, and set up multi-room audio directly from your iPhone.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Dynaudio Connect
  • Turn loudspeakers on/off
  • Volume control
  • Input management
  • Multi-room setup
  • Mute system functionality
Features
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Now, you can control your Dynaudio Connect with our new Connect Control app. The Dynaudio Connect is a wireless transmitter that streams music directly to the second generation of the Dynaudio Xeo system or the recently introduced Dynaudio Focus XD series. The Connect streams music digitally in up to 24 bit / 96 kHz. The Connect Control app is the perfect companion to any Dynaudio Connect system: use the app to turn on and off your digital loudspeakers, control volume, change and rename your inputs, control your multi-room setup, or mute the system – all from the comfort of your iPhone. When you launch the Connect Control app, it scans your WiFi network and connects to your Connect box. Now, you can control your Connect box straight from your iPhone. With the Connect Control app, your digital Dynaudio system has never been more convenient or accessible. This is where your digital loudspeakers, connect box, and iPhone truly come together.

About

JPLAY

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files
  • Works with most streamers and network DACs
  • HQPlayer Control API integration
  • Dramatically better sound quality
  • Radio feature for music discovery
  • Extended playlist management
  • Artist bios and album reviews
Features
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JPLAY is an award winning music playback app for audiophiles. It works instantly with nearly every streamer or network DAC on the market. It combines Qobuz, Tidal and local content in a single interface allowing user to access each library separately. Main features: • Beautiful, clean and easy to use app allowing you to play music on nearly all streamers/network DACs - no core needed! (UPnP AV/DLNA) • Plays from Qobuz, Tidal and files on local libraries • HQPlayer Control API – Seamlessly integrate and remotely control HQPlayer directly from JPLAY • Dramatically better sound quality thanks to minimizing network traffic • Radio feature discovers new music for you • Single library, individual library and folder views • Extended playlists management • Advanced search, sort, focus • Artists bios, album reviews etc • Highlighted audiophile formats • My Activity, My history keep your playback stats • Native iOS controls from locked screen • Sharing your favorite music on social media • And much, much more! JPLAY requires an active subscription to access its content and features. Sign up for a JPLAY subscription in the app. New users can enjoy a 14-day free trial period that will be automatically converted into a yearly subscription. Subscription is automatically renewed and charged on a yearly basis. You can cancel it at any time up until the day before renewal and you can at any time turn off the auto renewal.

Screenshots

Dynaudio Control3 screens
JPLAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against Dynaudio Control's 15%. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.2) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). Dynaudio Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Dynaudio Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 52 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 15% of Dynaudio Control's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dynaudio Control ships an update every 7 months, JPLAY every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
Dynaudio Control versus JPLAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDynaudio ControlJPLAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)4.3 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.4% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings552 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDynaudio A/SMarcin Ostapowicz

Customer experience

Dynaudio Control

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews13 reviews
Positive15.4%
Neutral0.0%
Negative84.6%

JPLAY

All ratings52 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

Dynaudio Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JPLAY

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
  • App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
  • Playback stuttering and lag issues
  • Renderer in transition errors
  • Device discovery failures
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  • Missing cover art for local files
  • Playback gets stuck at end of songs
  • Random track order despite settings
  • Skips tracks mid-playback
  • Connection drops with certain streamers
  • Metadata not syncing properly
  • Album art not loading from Synology/Plex servers
  • Qobuz favorites import not working
  • Tidal playlist suggestions missing

Requested features

16 requests
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
  • EQ and tone adjustment controls
  • DSD file playback support
  • Multi-room audio capability
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  • Apple Watch control support
  • AirPlay support
  • Android version
  • Gapless playback improvement
  • Family sharing support
  • Apple Music integration
  • Internet radio support
  • Volume control in player screen
  • Automatic iCloud backup between devices
  • WebDAV support
  • Better error messages for troubleshooting

In-app purchases

None

Dynaudio Control

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JPLAY

Subscriptions1
  • JPLAY Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$149.00
  • JPLAY Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is Dynaudio Control free?
Dynaudio Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JPLAY free?
JPLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dynaudio Control or JPLAY?
JPLAY is rated higher. Dynaudio Control averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.
Do Dynaudio Control or JPLAY have ads?
Neither Dynaudio Control nor JPLAY shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dynaudio Control or JPLAY?
Dynaudio Control ships an update every 7 months, and JPLAY every 3 weeks. Most recently, Dynaudio Control was updated on October 2, 2026 and JPLAY on October 12, 2026.

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