Comparison

PS Connect vs JPLAY

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

Head to head
About

PS Connect

Stream music to your Strata Amplifier from various providers or your home network. Control volume and view track information directly from your mobile device. Enjoy a high-definition audio experience with seamless integration.

Highlights
  • Stream music from multiple providers
  • Access music from home network
  • Control volume remotely
  • Display track information
  • Seamless amplifier integration
  • Save favorite songs and playlists
Features
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Transform the Strata Amplifier into a streaming platform using your mobile device or tablet. Access your favorite providers, such as Tidal, Spotify and more; or stream music from your home network or mobile device. Control volume from either your smart device or the Stellar Strata Amplifier. INTEGRATE Integrate your Stellar Strata Amplifier with popular music streaming services such as Tidal, Qobuz, Spotify, iHeartRadio and more. Access music across your network or directly from your mobile device. Save your favorite songs, playlists or radio stations. ORCHESTRATE Seamless integration allows PS Connect to work with your Stellar Strata Amplifier. Display track information on the amplifier, control volume from either the Strata Amplifier or your mobile device and take calls without interrupting your music. HARMONIZE Strata's fully balanced analog preamplifier circuitry, state-of-the-art DAC and Analog Cell™ based power amplifier fully complements the no compromise high-definition streamer to create an extraordinarily rich, full-bodied musical experience few products can match. PS Connect and Stellar Strata combine for the perfect foundation for those unwilling to compromise sound quality. Rich. Lush. Powerful.

About

JPLAY

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

Highlights
  • Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files
  • Works with most streamers and network DACs
  • HQPlayer Control API integration
  • Dramatically better sound quality
  • Radio feature for music discovery
  • Extended playlist management
  • Artist bios and album reviews
Features
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JPLAY is an award winning music playback app for audiophiles. It works instantly with nearly every streamer or network DAC on the market. It combines Qobuz, Tidal and local content in a single interface allowing user to access each library separately. Main features: • Beautiful, clean and easy to use app allowing you to play music on nearly all streamers/network DACs - no core needed! (UPnP AV/DLNA) • Plays from Qobuz, Tidal and files on local libraries • HQPlayer Control API – Seamlessly integrate and remotely control HQPlayer directly from JPLAY • Dramatically better sound quality thanks to minimizing network traffic • Radio feature discovers new music for you • Single library, individual library and folder views • Extended playlists management • Advanced search, sort, focus • Artists bios, album reviews etc • Highlighted audiophile formats • My Activity, My history keep your playback stats • Native iOS controls from locked screen • Sharing your favorite music on social media • And much, much more! JPLAY requires an active subscription to access its content and features. Sign up for a JPLAY subscription in the app. New users can enjoy a 14-day free trial period that will be automatically converted into a yearly subscription. Subscription is automatically renewed and charged on a yearly basis. You can cancel it at any time up until the day before renewal and you can at any time turn off the auto renewal.

Screenshots

PS Connect4 screens
JPLAY4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against PS Connect's 0%. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.5) and ratings volume (52 vs 2). PS Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. PS Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 52 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of PS Connect's written reviews are positive against 59% of JPLAY's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PS Connect versus JPLAY: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPS ConnectJPLAY
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.5 (2 ratings)4.3 (52 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews58.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings252 — better
Update frequency—Every 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size148 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPS Audio, Inc.Marcin Ostapowicz

Customer experience

PS Connect

All ratings2 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

JPLAY

All ratings52 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral5.8%
Negative13.5%
Written reviews190 reviews
Positive58.9%
Neutral6.3%
Negative34.7%

Bugs and requests

PS Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

JPLAY

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
  • App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
  • Playback stuttering and lag issues
  • Renderer in transition errors
  • Device discovery failures
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  • Missing cover art for local files
  • Playback gets stuck at end of songs
  • Random track order despite settings
  • Skips tracks mid-playback
  • Connection drops with certain streamers
  • Metadata not syncing properly
  • Album art not loading from Synology/Plex servers
  • Qobuz favorites import not working
  • Tidal playlist suggestions missing

Requested features

16 requests
  • Monthly subscription option
  • Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
  • EQ and tone adjustment controls
  • DSD file playback support
  • Multi-room audio capability
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  • Apple Watch control support
  • AirPlay support
  • Android version
  • Gapless playback improvement
  • Family sharing support
  • Apple Music integration
  • Internet radio support
  • Volume control in player screen
  • Automatic iCloud backup between devices
  • WebDAV support
  • Better error messages for troubleshooting

In-app purchases

None

PS Connect

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

JPLAY

Subscriptions1
  • JPLAY Premium14 Days trial$49.991 Year
One-time2
  • Lifetime$149.00
  • JPLAY Lifetime$199.00

Questions

Is PS Connect free?
PS Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JPLAY free?
JPLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, PS Connect or JPLAY?
JPLAY is rated higher. PS Connect averages 1.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while JPLAY averages 4.3 from 52 ratings.
Do PS Connect or JPLAY have ads?
Neither PS Connect nor JPLAY shows ads.

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