Comparison

QXPlayer remote vs Pine Player Remote

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

Head to head
About

QXPlayer remote

Control your Mac's music player from your iPhone or iPad. Browse files, folders, and artists, and manage playback remotely. Ensures optimal audio quality from your Mac.

Highlights
  • Remote control for QXPlayer on Mac
  • Browse music files and folders
  • Full music playback control
  • Access artists and files
  • Connect via Wi-Fi
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The QXPlayer Remote control app allows you to control your MacOS QXPlayer from your iPhone or iPad. Your files, folders, artists are all accessible from the QXPlayer Remote, but the QXPlayer running on your Mac still guarantees optimal audio playback. - Browse all music files and folders accessible from the application. - Full play music control How use QXPlayer Remote Control: - Update the Mac OS QXPlayer 1.2+ on your Mac and install QXPlayer remote app on your iPhone or iPad - Connect your computer and your iPhone or iPad to the same wifi network with your Mac. - Select your computer from the QXPlayer Remote app. About QXPlayer: (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/qxplayer/id1481703720) QXPlayer is an audiophile player. This player based on custom audio engine that allows you enjoying high-quality music of various formats on your Mac. You will have full control over any of your audio files while utilizing the folder system that is in Finder. Among the basic functions included in the initial release of QXPlayer V1.20 are: Now with remote control via your iPhone or iPad. Ability to listen to files in a variety of formats without any quality loss: FLAC, WAVE, Apple Lossless, AAC, MP3, Ogg Vorbis, Musepack, WavPack, Monkey's Audio, Speex, True Audio, MOD, AIFF, and DSF are supported; 31 bands equalizer. Opportunity to choose between the external and internal storage devices; Support of files and folders view; Coming soon: CUE support, playlists and metadata editor If you are looking for a simple HQ player with a user-friendly interface, solid set of functions and an extensive set of supported formats, QXPlayer is the right choice at a reasonable price.

About

Pine Player Remote

Control your Mac's music playback remotely. This app allows you to manage your music list and playback without needing to be at your computer, offering a convenient way to enjoy your tunes from a distance.

Highlights
  • Remote music playback control
  • Manage music lists
  • Convenient music enjoyment
  • Works with Pine Player Pro
Features
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Pine Player Remote — All-in-One Hi-Fi Music Player Pine Player Remote combines high-resolution and DSD playback, powerful EQ/DSP, DLNA network audio, CarPlay, NAS and cloud streaming, download management, and Pine Player desktop remote control in one Hi-Fi music player. High-Resolution Audio Play music from iPhone, iPad, external USB/SD storage, and the Files app. Supports drag & drop, Open in Pine Player, background and Lock Screen playback, Dynamic Island, Bluetooth, and AVRCP controls. Supports MP3, FLAC, M4A/AAC/ALAC, WAV, AIFF, OGG Vorbis, Opus, WavPack, APE, MPC, TTA, WMA, CAF, AC3, DTS, DSF, DFF, DST, and more. DSD & DoP Play DSF/DFF with DSD over PCM (DoP), DST-compressed DFF decoding, and Pine .dst support. DSD-aware sample-rate configuration and high-quality upsampling are also available. EQ & DSP Fine-tune your sound with a 12-band EQ, Pre Gain, Bass Gain/Frequency, adjustable Q values, and real-time L/R level meters. Choose from built-in and Extreme presets or create, save, and export your own EQ settings. DLNA, AirPlay 2 & Chromecast Automatically discover DLNA servers and renderers. Browse, search, stream, and download music from DLNA libraries, or cast local/DLNA music to a renderer with playback, seeking, and volume control. The built-in DLNA server can share music from your device. Output options include AirPlay 2, Chromecast/Google Cast, DLNA renderers, and Pine Player desktop. Apple Music Browse, search, and play your Apple Music library and playlists. CUE Support Open CUE files like folders and play or seek individual tracks. Local, SMB, FTP, and SFTP CUE files are supported. NAS & Cloud Streaming Access music from iCloud Drive, Google Drive, Dropbox, HTTPS links, DLNA, SMB/Samba, FTP, SFTP/SSH, and Pine Player desktop. Browse network folders, stream directly, and automatically reconnect interrupted sessions. Download Management Download individual files or folders with multi-selection, batch downloads, progress tracking, cancellation, retry, and resume. Download queues are restored after relaunching the app. Playlists & Smooth Transitions Manage the current queue, recently played tracks, favorites, and custom playlists. Enjoy shuffle, repeat, gapless playback, and adjustable 0–10 second crossfades. Pine Player Desktop Remote Automatically discover Pine Player on the same network and remotely control playback, seeking, playback modes, playlists, and EQ presets. Also includes LRC lyrics, album artwork, music search, detailed audio format information, a mini player, haptic feedback, Dark Mode, and portrait/landscape support. Your music, wherever it lives. Your sound, on the device you choose. Pine Player Neo connects local music and network audio in one Hi-Fi experience.

Screenshots

QXPlayer remote4 screens
Pine Player Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QXPlayer remote at 67% against Pine Player Remote's 0%. QXPlayer remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.3). Pine Player Remote's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 54 months) and ratings volume (4 vs 1). 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QXPlayer remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 4 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of QXPlayer remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Pine Player Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QXPlayer remote ships an update every 54 months, Pine Player Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QXPlayer remote versus Pine Player Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQXPlayer remotePine Player Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better2.3 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings14 — better
Update frequencyEvery 54 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1515.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB56 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSergei MorozovSiseong Ahn

Customer experience

QXPlayer remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

Pine Player Remote

All ratings4 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

QXPlayer remote

No in-app purchases

None

Pine Player Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QXPlayer remote free?
QXPlayer remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pine Player Remote free?
Pine Player Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QXPlayer remote or Pine Player Remote?
QXPlayer remote is rated higher. QXPlayer remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Pine Player Remote averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.
Do QXPlayer remote or Pine Player Remote have ads?
Neither QXPlayer remote nor Pine Player Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QXPlayer remote or Pine Player Remote?
QXPlayer remote ships an update every 54 months, and Pine Player Remote fortnightly. Most recently, QXPlayer remote was updated on September 22, 2026 and Pine Player Remote on September 17, 2026.

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