Comparison

JBL ArrayLink vs MP Manage

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

Head to head
About

JBL ArrayLink

This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.

Highlights
  • QR code data transfer
  • Real-time offline data sync
  • Array mechanical information display
  • Built-in inclinometer
  • Built-in noise generator
  • Project library
  • Share groups and arrays
Features
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.

About

MP Manage

Control audio sources, volume, and paging for multiple zones in retail and hospitality settings. Schedule audio events, manage user access, and operate USB players and internal mixers.

Highlights
  • Zone audio source and volume control
  • Scene recall and update
  • Scheduled audio event recall
  • User access management
  • USB player operation
  • Internal mixer control
  • Wireless paging
Features
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MP Manage is an app for use by the staff of facilities with QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers installed. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. The functions available to the MP Manage user are determined by the installer of the MP-M40 or MP-M80. These functions may include: Zones – Select an audio source and adjust volume for one or more audio zones. Scenes – Recall and update scenes. Scheduler – Schedule the recall of some or all MP-M settings to support the activity schedule of a facility. Security – Allows the facility manager to grant or remove access to specific sets of functions to other staff members who are using MP Manage. Player – Operates the USB Player. Mixer – Provides control for the MP-M internal mixer. Paging – Supports wireless store and forward paging from smartphones. Requirements iPhone, iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

Screenshots

JBL ArrayLink4 screens
MP Manage1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JBL ArrayLink at 4.3 against MP Manage's 2.4. JBL ArrayLink also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 33 months) and review sentiment (20% vs 0%). MP Manage's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). 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

JBL ArrayLink holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of JBL ArrayLink's written reviews are positive against 0% of MP Manage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, MP Manage every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
JBL ArrayLink versus MP Manage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJBL ArrayLinkMP Manage
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (13 ratings) — better2.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1323 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB17 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.QSC Audio Products, LLC.

Customer experience

JBL ArrayLink

All ratings13 ratings
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive20.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative80.0%

MP Manage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

JBL ArrayLink

No in-app purchases

None

MP Manage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JBL ArrayLink free?
JBL ArrayLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP Manage free?
MP Manage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JBL ArrayLink or MP Manage?
JBL ArrayLink is rated higher. JBL ArrayLink averages 4.3 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while MP Manage averages 2.4 from 23 ratings.
Do JBL ArrayLink or MP Manage have ads?
Neither JBL ArrayLink nor MP Manage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JBL ArrayLink or MP Manage?
JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, and MP Manage every 33 months. Most recently, JBL ArrayLink was updated on September 30, 2026 and MP Manage on October 3, 2026.

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