DS vs Alpha Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DS
Manage your music server directly from your smartphone. Adjust volume, connect speakers to your wireless network, and check for firmware updates to access the latest features. Ensure your device is updated for optimal performance.
- Control music server from phone
- Adjust output volume
- Connect speaker to wireless network
- Check for new firmware
- Update to newest features
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Control your music server from your phone. This app will allow you to adjust output volume. It will help you to put the speaker on your wireless network. No more need to look for Ethernet cables. You can also use this app to check for new firmware and stay updated with the newest features. If you have an old firmware version, especially after you did a factory reset you have to update the firmware for the app to work properly. In order to do a firmware update 1. make sure you connect the device to an ethernet internet connection 2. Use the app to connect to the device and go to the about page 3. Click firmware update, the message will say there was a problem checking for update then tap yes to update firmware anyway
Alpha Audio
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MX Remote App is a remote control application designed for streamers, allowing users to control playback devices through smartphones or tablets. Here are some of the main features of this app: 1. Music Playback Control: You can remotely browse and play local HD music files. 2. High-Definition Streaming Services: Supports playback of music from high-definition streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, and HIGHRESAUDIO... etc. 3. Internet Radio Listening: Allows you to listen to various internet radio stations. 4. MX Remote supports screen mirroring interaction with devices to operate third-party apps. 5. Hardware Parameter Configuration: Allows users to set and configure various hardware parameters, include DSP Upsamplin settings,Digital filter parameter,Headphone amplifier gain, Multiple dynamic VU meters, network configuration, etc..
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Alpha Audio at every 5 weeks against DS's every 5 months. DS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 13.0). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DS ships an update every 5 months, Alpha Audio every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DS | Alpha Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.0 (4 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 33.3% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 4 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 68 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ELAC Americas Inc. | Alpha Audio Technology(ShenZhen)Co.,Ltd |
In-app purchases
DS
No in-app purchases
Alpha Audio
No in-app purchases
