Comparison

Linn vs PF3 Remote

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

Head to head
About

Linn

Control your Linn music system with an intuitive interface. Stream from integrated services like TIDAL and Qobuz, search globally for music, and manage playlists from the cloud. Enjoy synchronized playback across multiple streamers.

Highlights
  • Artist view with bios and discographies
  • Integrated streaming services (TIDAL, Qobuz, Deezer)
  • Global search across all music content
  • Cloud-synced playlists
  • Multi-room synchronized playback
  • Dark mode option
  • Over-the-air software upgrades
Features
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The most intuitive and enjoyable way to control your Linn music system; whether you have one or more streamers at your home. ARTIST VIEW Searching by artist yields comprehensive results; with artist bios, top tracks, albums, ‘appears on...’, and related artists all contained in a neat, scroll-down list. STREAM AWAY All of your favourite high-resolution streaming services – TIDAL, Qobuz, and Deezer – and internet radio services airable, CalmRadio, and TuneIn are fully integrated inside the app. All Linn streamers are also compatible with Spotify Connect. TIDAL Radio and personalised ‘My Mixes’ pull through to Linn app too . GLOBAL SEARCH Quickly find what you’re looking for across all your streaming services and stored music content, all from one place. The revamped global search function allows browsing by artist, album, genre station, or track; and pulls through gorgeous artwork and artist photography in a much-improved and better integrated experience. DARK MODE For a more cosy experience, when the lights are down low, dark mode is available via app settings. NOW PLAYING An enhanced Now Playing view displays beautiful, large-format album artwork, and includes all transport and volume controls on a single, uncluttered screen. YOUR PLAYLISTS – ANYWHERE Your playlists are stored in the Cloud, linked to your Linn account, meaning you always have access to your favourites – from anywhere and at any time – and can cue them up on any Linn streamer on your local network. UPDATE AND CONFIGURE Regular, free, over-the-air software upgrades bring performance and feature enhancements to your Linn streamer. It’s easy to ensure your system is always up-to-date with the latest version directly within the app. The ability to manage and rename sources and rooms is embedded in the app settings screens too. THROW LEGENDARY PARTIES Own multiple Linn streamers? Take control of every room, all from the same app, on the same iOS device. Link rooms together and enjoy the same music, perfectly synchronised throughout your home. Linn App is compatible with all Linn Music Systems running Davaar firmware.

About

PF3 Remote

Features
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The remote control for the Pianoforce Performance player 2 allows you to control the playback, volume levels and all other functions of your acoustic player piano. It automatically connects to your player piano through Wi-Fi. Note: To use this service - You NEED to have the Pianoforce Performance Player (wwww.pianoforce.eu) V2.50+ connection to LAN and one Wi-FI access point for iPhone/iPad Touch connection. Or you can press the offline view to see how it works.

Screenshots

Linn4 screens
PF3 Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

Linn and PF3 Remote are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linn ships an update monthly, PF3 Remote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Linn versus PF3 Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinnPF3 Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (298 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings298 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB4 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLinn Products LtdPianoforce

Bugs and requests

Linn

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to connect to music systems
  • Playlist disappearing after updates
  • Incorrect metadata and album art display
  • Frequent log-out issues

Requested features

5 requests
  • Dark mode option
  • Improved playlist management
  • Better integration with streaming services
  • Customizable album/artist view
  • Alarm clock/automation features

PF3 Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linn

No in-app purchases

None

PF3 Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linn free?
Linn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PF3 Remote free?
PF3 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linn or PF3 Remote have ads?
Neither Linn nor PF3 Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linn or PF3 Remote?
Linn ships an update monthly, and PF3 Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Linn was updated on October 12, 2026 and PF3 Remote on October 11, 2026.

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