MJA Smart Remote vs EC Play
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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!
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.
- Remote control functionality
- System setup and control
- Music browsing from iOS
- Access to external inputs
- Manage system settings
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
| Parameter | MJA Smart Remote | EC Play |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 40.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.1 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 75 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | John Jefferis | EC Living AS |
Customer experience
MJA Smart Remote
EC Play
In-app purchases
MJA Smart Remote
No in-app purchases
EC Play
No in-app purchases
Questions
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