Comparison

MJA Smart Remote vs EC Play

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

Head to head
About

MJA Smart Remote

Control and analyze compatible subwoofers wirelessly from your Apple device. Fine-tune settings in real-time for optimal audio integration. Offers a Real-Time Analyzer to visualize frequency response.

Highlights
  • Wireless subwoofer control
  • Real-time setting adjustments
  • Frequency response visualization (RTA)
  • Assign position names to subwoofers
  • Group subwoofers for simultaneous control
  • Mute or adjust gain for groups
Features
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MJ Acoustics Smart Remote (SR) is an App for iPad or iPhone. SR employs wireless communication technology for use with those subwoofers in the MJ Acoustics "Reference" and "Master-Class" series that have SR enabled hardware (from 2017 onwards). No requirement for router connection but with total autonomous communication between the subwoofer and your Apple smart device is achieved using Bluetooth LE data transmission protocol. The App is free and continually 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 to setting up your subwoofer for the best 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 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) provided shows 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!

About

EC Play

Control your Electrocompaniet audio system remotely. Browse your music library and manage system settings directly from your iOS device. Access external inputs for a seamless listening experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • System setup and control
  • Music browsing from iOS
  • Access to external inputs
  • Manage system settings
Features
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This is the remote control for the Electrocompaniet EC Living and Classic Line series. EC Play offers easy access to all features and settings of the system. It allows you to command your system, set it up and control it. Browse your music directly from your iOS device. The app can also function as a remote control, and can be used to access the external inputs of the EC Living and Classic Line products. With all your music at your fingertips, you can rediscover your collection.

Screenshots

MJA Smart Remote4 screens
EC Play4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: EC Play at 40% against MJA Smart Remote's 0%. EC Play also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). MJA Smart Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

MJA Smart Remote ships an update every 7 months, EC Play every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 18, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MJA Smart Remote versus EC Play: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMJA Smart RemoteEC Play
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews40.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.1 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size75 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn JefferisEC Living AS

Customer experience

MJA Smart Remote

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

EC Play

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

MJA Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

None

EC Play

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MJA Smart Remote free?
MJA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is EC Play free?
EC Play is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MJA Smart Remote or EC Play have ads?
Neither MJA Smart Remote nor EC Play shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MJA Smart Remote or EC Play?
MJA Smart Remote ships an update every 7 months, and EC Play every 3 months. Most recently, MJA Smart Remote was updated on October 18, 2026 and EC Play on October 10, 2026.

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