Comparison

Linn vs MJA Smart 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
Read full description

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

MJA Smart Remote

Features
Read full description

FOR LEGACY SUBWOOFERS ON NEW iPHONES (Running iOS 26.1 or later). At MJ Acoustics, we believe your hardware should last a lifetime, even as mobile technology changes. MJA Smart Remote 26 is a dedicated bridge application designed to keep your trusted, pre-2025 MJ Subwoofer communicating perfectly with the very latest Apple devices. As mobile operating systems evolve (specifically with the release of iOS 26.1), the architecture required to speak to hardware changes. Rather than declaring your subwoofer obsolete, we have released this specific version to ensure you can continue to enjoy the MJ Audio reference standard on your newest device. Download this version ONLY if: You own a Legacy MJ Acoustics Subwoofer (Pre-2025 or with a serial number less than 1895). Your iPhone/iPad is running iOS 26.1 or newer. If you have a brand-new MJ Subwoofer (serial number 1900 or later), please use the SR+ App. If you are using an older Apple device (iOS 25 or below), please use the classic MJA Smart Remote. MJ Acoustics Smart Remote 26 Version 1.7.2 (SR) is an App for iPad or iPhone. SR employs wireless communication technology for use with those subwoofers series that have SR enabled hardware (from 2017, with serial numbers up to 1895). No router connection required; total autonomous communication between the subwoofer and your Apple smart device is achieved via the Bluetooth LE data transmission protocol. The App is free and no longer under development. Non-MJ subwoofer owners and existing legacy MJ subwoofer owners will still be able to benefit from the visual representation of the frequency response curve shown in real-time from the RTA function display. A fantastic aid for setting up your subwoofer for optimal integration with your speakers in a 2-channel or multichannel system. WHAT CAN IT DO? Smart Remote offers the ability to communicate with one or more MJ Sub-Bass Systems bi-directionally, enabling the App to display the exact settings the subwoofer is using. The changes made via the touch-controlled screen are employed instantly and can be made on the fly in real time as music is playing. A fantastic way to set up and fine-tune your sub-bass system for the purest of HiFi integration. The full complement of features remains available to the user, along with a number of key additional features unique to this application. Each subwoofer can be allocated a Position Name. (e.g. Left or Right for Audiophile 2-channel Systems) Each subwoofer is assigned a Group number 1 to 9 (up to 9 Groups). Each subwoofer can be muted, either singularly or in Groups, simultaneously. All subwoofers in a Group can have their gains simultaneously increased or decreased. Real Time Analyser (RTA) provides visual effects of bass in the Frequency Spectrum. Real Time Analyser provides Sensitivity and Frequency Range settings. With these additional features and the already industry-leading feature set, you are assured of the purest integration and the ability to achieve this all from your chosen listening position. AN MJ SUBWOOFER IS A SUB-BASS SYSTEM LIKE NO OTHER!

Screenshots

Linn4 screens
MJA Smart Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Linn at monthly against MJA Smart Remote's every 8 months. Linn also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Linn ships an update monthly, MJA Smart Remote every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Linn versus MJA Smart Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLinnMJA Smart Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (298 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews48.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings298 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size130 MB54 MB
Age rating12+4+
DeveloperLinn Products LtdJohn Jefferis

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

MJA Smart Remote

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Linn

No in-app purchases

None

MJA Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Linn free?
Linn is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MJA Smart Remote free?
MJA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Linn or MJA Smart Remote have ads?
Neither Linn nor MJA Smart Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Linn or MJA Smart Remote?
Linn ships an update monthly, and MJA Smart Remote every 8 months. Most recently, Linn was updated on October 29, 2026 and MJA Smart Remote on October 28, 2026.

Other comparisons