Comparison

RoseWare vs McIntosh Connect

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

Head to head
About

RoseWare

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It supports DLNA letting exterior devices as NAS reproduce through ROSE HiFi Media Player. If the device supports DLNA, it reproduces conveniently through app. not only ROSE HiFi Media Player. * Function 1. Using DLNA function, songs on the list can be checked and reproduced. 2. Songs can be listed and reproduced automatically 3. Songs that are more than 2 NAS separately can be listed one 4. User can select either check or a column type. 5. Volume control is available. Compatible with ROSE HIFi Media Player (Ver.1.1.15) * Notice 1. Video is not supported 2. It skips in 10 sec., if the sound source is not supported by ROSE HiFi Media Player. 3. Re-run the App when the media player is mis-operated or re-excuted.

About

McIntosh Connect

Control compatible McIntosh audio equipment with a streamlined interface. Manage volume, inputs, tone, and more for select preamplifiers. Easily update firmware and configure network settings for an optimized listening experience.

Highlights
  • Volume Control
  • Input Selection & Renaming
  • Tone Adjustment
  • Firmware Update Management
  • Multi-Zone Audio Control
  • Network Setup
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McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.

Screenshots

RoseWare3 screens
McIntosh Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: RoseWare at every 5 weeks against McIntosh Connect's every 3 months. RoseWare also leads on iOS requirement (11.1 vs 15.0). 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

RoseWare ships an update every 5 weeks, McIntosh Connect every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
RoseWare versus McIntosh Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRoseWareMcIntosh Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.4 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—9 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCITechMcIntosh Laboratory, Inc.

In-app purchases

None

RoseWare

No in-app purchases

None

McIntosh Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is RoseWare free?
RoseWare is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is McIntosh Connect free?
McIntosh Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do RoseWare or McIntosh Connect have ads?
Neither RoseWare nor McIntosh Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, RoseWare or McIntosh Connect?
RoseWare ships an update every 5 weeks, and McIntosh Connect every 3 months. Most recently, RoseWare was updated on October 3, 2026 and McIntosh Connect on October 13, 2026.

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