# YDIS Smart vs MediaMaster® Remote

The clearest difference is rating: MediaMaster® Remote at 4.1 against YDIS Smart's 3.7. MediaMaster® Remote also leads on review sentiment (60% vs 43%). YDIS Smart's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MediaMaster® Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 16 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 43% of YDIS Smart's written reviews are positive against 60% of MediaMaster® Remote's.

YDIS Smart ships an update every 3 months, MediaMaster® Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | YDIS Smart | MediaMaster® Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.7 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ydis-smart/id1062728896/reviews) | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediamaster-remote/id1584012704/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | 42.9% of reviews | **60.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 7 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/337268490) | [Garmin](https://appshunter.io/developer/411046952) |

## What reviewers say

### YDIS Smart

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ydis-smart/id1062728896)

This application allows authorized Yamaha dealers to access diagnostic functions for Yamaha outboard motors on their smartphones. It requires a dedicated adapter and registration information for the PC version of the diagnostic system.

**Highlights:** Perform inspections of Yamaha outboard motors, Access self-diagnostic system functions, Use on smartphones, Requires dedicated adapter, Requires YDIS PC version registration, Enable speedometer display with GPS

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### MediaMaster® Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mediamaster-remote/id1584012704)

Control your compatible JL Audio marine audio system wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust volume, select sources, manage presets, and fine-tune audio settings from up to 35 feet away.

**Highlights:** Wireless audio control, Source selection, Preset access, Volume and zone controls, Tone and balance adjustments, Source-specific settings

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is YDIS Smart free?

YDIS Smart is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MediaMaster® Remote free?

MediaMaster® Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, YDIS Smart or MediaMaster® Remote?

MediaMaster® Remote is rated higher. YDIS Smart averages 3.7 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while MediaMaster® Remote averages 4.1 from 11 ratings.

### Do YDIS Smart or MediaMaster® Remote have ads?

Neither YDIS Smart nor MediaMaster® Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, YDIS Smart or MediaMaster® Remote?

YDIS Smart ships an update every 3 months, and MediaMaster® Remote every 4 months. Most recently, YDIS Smart was updated on October 24, 2026 and MediaMaster® Remote on October 27, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*