# Pro vs JPLAY

The clearest difference is rating: JPLAY at 4.3 against Pro's 1.7. JPLAY also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 31%) and ratings volume (52 vs 13). Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | JPLAY |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ject-play/id1434335977/reviews) | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **52** |
| Positive reviews | 30.8% of reviews | **58.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Subscription |
| Size | 14 MB | 50 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/552800231) | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-ject-play/id1434335977)

Control your Stream Box S2 Ultra device remotely. Access streaming services like Tidal and Spotify, internet radio, and local media from USB or NAS storage. Enjoy convenient input switching and screen customization.

**Highlights:** Control Stream Box S2 Ultra, Access Tidal and Spotify, Internet radio playback, USB and NAS media access, Input switching, Customizable screen backgrounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is JPLAY free?

JPLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or JPLAY?

JPLAY is rated higher. Pro averages 1.7 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.

### Do Pro or JPLAY have ads?

Neither Pro nor JPLAY shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*