Comparison

MJA Smart Remote vs QUAD Platina Stream

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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

QUAD Platina Stream

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Wireless control. High-resolution sound. The QUAD Platina Control app gives you seamless access to your music with wireless playback control of the QUAD Platina Stream β€” the high-fidelity network music streamer from Britain’s most iconic audio brand. Stream directly from TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, TuneIn Radio, and Plex, with native hi-res playback and full support for hi-res streaming tiers including FLAC, MQA and Studio Master tracks. Easily browse your local music libraries from USB drives or UPnP servers, and enjoy a rich visual experience with high-resolution album artwork and responsive playback controls. Built for serious listeners, the app offers fast search, filtering by artist, composer, genre or date added, and playlist creation with high-res fileidentification icons for supported services. Key features: * Full wireless control of the QUAD Platina Stream * Native support for TIDAL, Qobuz, Spotify, TuneIn, and Plex - Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect & Qobuz Connect options * Hi-res audio file icons for easy identification (TIDAL & Qobuz) * USB and UPnP streaming compatibility * Composer and multi-tag support * High-resolution album artwork * Intuitive playlists and sorting tools * Responsive playback and volume controls * Simple, fast set-up and connection Enjoy the legendary QUAD sound β€” now wirelessly, and in full resolution.

Screenshots

MJA Smart Remote4 screens
QUAD Platina Stream4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: MJA Smart Remote at 3 against QUAD Platina Stream's β€”. MJA Smart Remote also leads on iOS requirement (8.1 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· 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, QUAD Platina Stream every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MJA Smart Remote versus QUAD Platina Stream: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMJA Smart RemoteQUAD Platina Stream
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews0.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 7 months β€” betterEvery 8 months
AdsNoβ€”
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betterβ€”
Requires iOS8.1 β€” better13.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size75 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJohn JefferisIAG Group Limited

In-app purchases

None

MJA Smart Remote

No in-app purchases

None

QUAD Platina Stream

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MJA Smart Remote free?
MJA Smart Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QUAD Platina Stream free?
QUAD Platina Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which is updated more often, MJA Smart Remote or QUAD Platina Stream?
MJA Smart Remote ships an update every 7 months, and QUAD Platina Stream every 8 months. Most recently, MJA Smart Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and QUAD Platina Stream on November 8, 2026.

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