RF Connect vs MediaMaster® Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
RF Connect
Control and customize compatible Rockford Fosgate audio products directly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust settings, manage audio sources, and update firmware for an enhanced audio experience.
- Wireless remote control
- Source selection
- Volume adjustment
- RGB light control
- Customizable light cycles
- Save color presets
- Firmware updates
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The Rockford Fosgate® RF Connect™ app is designed to allow users to setup, control, tune and update their compatible Rockford Fosgate® products from the convenience of their phone or tablet. RF Connect™ is currently compatible with the following products: PMX-1 Marine Source Unit Wireless remote control Source selection Adjust volume Play, pause, forward, back Power on/off Color Optix Controller RGB Light Controller Flashing, multi-color light cycles Fully customizable Save color presets RZR Audio Roof Tuning and Firmware updates
MediaMaster® Remote
Control your compatible JL Audio marine audio system wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust volume, select sources, manage presets, and fine-tune audio settings from up to 35 feet away.
- Wireless audio control
- Source selection
- Preset access
- Volume and zone controls
- Tone and balance adjustments
- Source-specific settings
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JL Audio, the absolute leader in premium and high-performance marine audio products presents MediaMaster® Remote, the ultimate wireless controller for compatible source units. Designed to deliver comprehensive controls in the palm of your hand, this app permits untethered enjoyment of your marine audio system using your compatible wireless device, from up to 35 ft (11 m) away. Thanks to advanced Bluetooth® Low Energy technology and a clean user interface, you can easily navigate and command your audio system from your wireless device with the same familiarity as your MediaMaster®. Compatible JL Audio MediaMaster® source units: MM105, MM105-HR App functionality requires the latest source unit software installed: 1.0.1325 or higher Please visit the MediaMaster® Help Center for more info: http://www.jlaudio.com/MediaMaster-Support Main control functions include: Power ON/OFF Source selection Access to stored presets Audio source navigation All volume level controls (master & individual zone) All subwoofer level controls (master & individual zone) All tone & balance controls (master & individual zone) Source specific settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediaMaster® Remote at 60% against RF Connect's 5%. MediaMaster® Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (9 vs 3). RF Connect's advantage is update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). 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.
MediaMaster® Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 5% of RF Connect's written reviews are positive against 60% of MediaMaster® Remote's.
RF Connect ships an update every 4 weeks, MediaMaster® Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on August 21, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | RF Connect | MediaMaster® Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (3 ratings) | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 4.8% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 9 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 117 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rockford Corp | Garmin International |
Customer experience
RF Connect
MediaMaster® Remote
In-app purchases
RF Connect
No in-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
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