Rotel vs MX
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Rotel
Control your integrated amplifier and access thousands of internet radio stations. Stream high-quality music files from Qobuz and manage music from a USB drive with an intuitive interface.
- Internet Radio access
- Qobuz streaming
- USB music playback
- Integrated amplifier control
- Intuitive user interface
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The new Rotel App supports the RAS-5000 and S14 Integrated Amplifier including an updated, intuitive, simplified user interface with seamless access to thousands of Internet Radio Stations and streaming your favorite high-quality music files from Qobuz. The App also provides transport control of your music stored on a USB Flash drive with ultimate ease.
MX
Control your high-fidelity audio streamer with your mobile device. Access streaming services, internet radio, and local media libraries for a seamless listening experience.
- Stream content from Tidal and Spotify Connect
- Access internet radio
- Control connected USB storage and NAS
- Remote control for MX-Stream device
- Switch between audio inputs
- Customize screen backgrounds
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The MX-Stream App gives you access to streaming content (Tidal, Spotify Connect), internet radio as well as directly connected USB storage and Network Attached Storages. The MX-Stream App allows you to control your Musical Fidelity MX-Stream with your phone or tablet. The App acts as a remote for the on-board operating system and playback software of the MX-Stream, which is - by default - set up to enable you 1:1 bit-perfect digital audio playback. You’re able to switch between the inputs directly from your phone for enhanced comfort. You can also customize your screen with different backgrounds. Additional features will be coming via Over The Air updates.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Rotel at 11% against MX's 0%. MX's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11.0). 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.
| Parameter | Rotel | MX |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (16 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.1% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 9.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Rotel | Audio Tuning Vertriebs GmbH |
Customer experience
Rotel
MX
In-app purchases
Rotel
No in-app purchases
MX
No in-app purchases
