Comparison

MO 4Media vs M8C

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MO 4Media

Control your JRiver Media Center remotely and play media directly on your device. Stream audio, video, and images, with options for offline playback and casting to other devices. Requires JRiver Media Center software running on a computer.

Highlights
  • Remote control for JRiver Media Center
  • Local media playback
  • AirPlay and Chromecast casting
  • Offline playback
  • Playlist management
  • Wake-On-LAN support
Features
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MO 4Media is a remote control for JRiver Media Center (MC) software running on a computer (we have no affiliation with JRiver, Inc.). It also can play back media from the MC library locally to the device, play to AirPlay devices, and cast to Chromecast devices. A running copy of JRiver Media Center on a networked computer is required. You must enable "Media Network" in MC for you to be able to connect and access your media. See https://www.jriver.com to install and get more information. Features: - Control MC playback over WiFi with your device - Control separate zones and link/unlink playback between zones - Play audio/music files to your device with optional volume leveling/replay gain adjustment during playback, optional file conversion, and gapless playback for unconverted files - Play video files to your device with optional file conversion - View images on your device with optional file conversion - Run macros (list of network commands) when zones are selected or unselected. These can be MCC (control MC) or TCP (control networked A/V equipment). - On-screen volume buttons can control MC or networked A/V equipment volumes - Create, add files to, and edit playlists - Theater View remote control - Wake-On-LAN - Download files with offline playback - Seeking during playback - Custom UI colors - Option for Video playback in external player - Casting support - AirPlay support This version is now free to use without a subscription (no limitations). Notes: - To customize the library items that you can browse edit the MC options: "Tools | Options | Media Network | Advanced | Custom views for JRemote, Gizmo & Panel..." - Cover art is intentionally missing from screenshots but will display properly in the app with your library Privacy Policy: https://cncb-gh.github.io/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://cncb-gh.github.io/terms.html

About

M8C

This application mirrors the screen of a Dirtywave M8 Tracker to an iOS device. It requires a compatible hardware tracker and does not handle audio routing. Users can view their M8 Tracker's interface remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote screen mirroring
  • iOS device compatibility
  • Requires M8 Tracker hardware
  • No audio routing
  • Official companion app
Features
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M8C is a remote display client for the Dirtywave M8 Tracker. The app requires a production Dirtywave M8 tracker with firmware 6.0 or newer. The application allows you to mirror the M8 screen to your iOS device. To learn more about the Dirtywave M8 Tracker, visit the official Dirtywave website. Important Notes: - While Teensy 4.1 based headless units might work with the app, they are not officially supported and haven't been tested. - M8C does not provide audio routing. To handle audio, please use compatible apps such as AUM or other iOS audio hosts.

Screenshots

MO 4Media4 screens
M8C4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: M8C at 100% against MO 4Media's 40%. M8C also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.3) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). MO 4Media's advantage is iOS requirement (10.3 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MO 4Media sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $6.99 per year. M8C asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M8C holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M8C has 16 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MO 4Media's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8C's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MO 4Media ships an update every 2 months, M8C every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MO 4Media versus M8C: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMO 4MediaM8C
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings316 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.3 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCraig BaldwinDirtywave

Customer experience

MO 4Media

All ratings3 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

M8C

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MO 4Media

Subscriptions1
  • MO 4Media Annual Subscription7 Days trial$6.991 Year
None

M8C

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MO 4Media free?
MO 4Media is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is M8C free?
M8C is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MO 4Media or M8C?
M8C is rated higher. MO 4Media averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while M8C averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.
Do MO 4Media or M8C have ads?
Neither MO 4Media nor M8C shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MO 4Media or M8C?
MO 4Media ships an update every 2 months, and M8C every 3 months. Most recently, MO 4Media was updated on June 3, 2026 and M8C on September 10, 2026.

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