Comparison

Quad Link vs CMANA

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

Head to head
About

Quad Link

Control your Quad Artera audio system with this app. Manage volume, playlists, and access internet radio. Enjoy high-resolution audio playback and seamless wireless streaming.

Highlights
  • Volume control
  • Track selection
  • Playlist creation
  • Wireless DLNA playback
  • Internet radio access
  • Input switching
Features
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Artera is a new range of Audio electronics from Quad, fusing 80 years of sonic experience with cutting-edge technology and crisp, clean syling that both evokes the past and looks forward to the future. Compatible with the Artera One; CD Player / integrated amplifier / network player / DAC and Artera Link; CD Player / network player / DAC, The QUAD app provides control over standard remote controls such as volume, and track select and access to playlist creation, DNLA wireless playback and tens of thousands of internet radio stations via vTuner. YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC WHERE YOU NEED IT The QUAD App has a variety of playlist options to give you quick access to your huge digital music library. Users can create playlists from a multitude of digital sources and CD, or simply 'favourite' your tracks as you go and find them all in one place. Quad Artera Link and Artera One are fully functioning network players meaning NAS drives holding hundreds of thousands of tracks can easily be browsed through using the intuitive layout of the app. ENJOY THE HIGHEST RESOLUTION AUDIO Artera One and Link support 32-bit/384kHz and DSD64/128/256 audio via USB, ensuring they are fully equipped to make the most of today’s hi-res music formats, as well as future advances in ultra-high-definition digital sound. Wirelessly, users can expect outstanding performance with DNLA certification for using mobile and tablet devices over WIFI with gapless playback mode, and for added convenience - an alternative Bluetooth connection when DNLA is unavailable. Of course, via the app home screen users can easily switch between these connections. A WEALTH OF INPUTS, DIGITAL AND ANALOGUE While equipped for the highest quality digital audio playback, Artera is made for the modern audiophile, which is why there are a variety of analogue and digital inputs - not just USB and wireless connections. Changing input is conveniently controlled via the App too. Combining the assurance of tradition with the buzz of innovation, Quad Artera is the lifeblood of high-performance audio entertainment for modern music lovers. For more information and to download the latest firmware, please visit the Quad website: www.quad-hifi.co.uk Like Quad on Facebook: www.facebook.com/quadhifi

About

CMANA

This app serves as a cultural bridge, promoting the learning, understanding, performing, and appreciation of Carnatic Indian Classical Music. It offers streamlined registration for events, secure payment processing, and membership management.

Highlights
  • Event registration for members and non-members
  • Secure payment processing for events and donations
  • Instant receipt generation
  • New membership sign-up and renewals
  • Membership profile management
  • User-friendly interface with a centralized dashboard
Features
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CMANA, Carnatic Music Association of North America, established in 1976, is a Tax-Exempt, Non-profit Organization (TAX ID 11-2654179) registered in New York and New Jersey. CMANA’s mission and charter is to serve as a cultural-bridge that promotes and propagates the learning, understanding, performing, and appreciation of the Carnatic style of Indian Classical Music and related fine arts in North America. Key Features GCD Registration (Members & Non-Members) Register for Great Composer Day (GCD) with ease Open to both members and non-members Category-based registration and streamlined submission process Instant confirmation and status updates Secure Payments & Receipts Make payments for events, registrations, and donations Instant receipt generation via email Secure and reliable transaction processing Membership Management Sign up as a new CMANA member Renew or upgrade existing memberships Manage your profile and membership details in one place User-Friendly Experience Simple and intuitive interface Centralized dashboard for registrations and payments Real-time updates and confirmations Why Use the CMANA App? All-in-one platform for CMANA activities Faster registrations with reduced manual steps Transparent payments with instant receipts Designed for both members and the broader community

Screenshots

Quad Link4 screens
CMANA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CMANA at 5.0 against Quad Link's 3.3. Quad Link's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 12 months) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

CMANA holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Quad Link ships an update every 2 months, CMANA every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Quad Link versus CMANA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuad LinkCMANA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS6.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIAG Group LimitedCarnatic Music Association of North America, Inc

Customer experience

Quad Link

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

CMANA

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Quad Link

No in-app purchases

None

CMANA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Quad Link free?
Quad Link is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CMANA free?
CMANA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Quad Link or CMANA?
CMANA is rated higher. Quad Link averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while CMANA averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Quad Link or CMANA have ads?
Neither Quad Link nor CMANA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Quad Link or CMANA?
Quad Link ships an update every 2 months, and CMANA every 12 months. Most recently, Quad Link was updated on November 2, 2026 and CMANA on November 3, 2026.

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