Comparison

STAGEPAS Controller vs JMixRemote

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

Head to head
About

STAGEPAS Controller

Remotely control your portable PA system's volume and EQ settings via Bluetooth. Save custom presets for songs or applications to streamline setup and ensure consistent sound. Manage multiple units simultaneously for complex setups.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Volume adjustment
  • 1-knob EQ
  • 4-band PEQ
  • Save custom settings
  • Multi-unit control
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STAGEPAS Controller is a dedicated remote control application for the STAGEPAS 1K mkII and STAGEPAS 200 that allows users to adjust volume and 1-knob EQ or 4-band PEQ via Bluetooth during rehearsal or performance. You can also save the adjusted settings for certain songs or applications in order to shorten your setup process in the future and maintain consistency from one performance to the next, and even control the volume of multiple STAGEPAS 1K mkII and STAGEPAS 200 units from within the application.

About

JMixRemote

Control RCF EVOX J8 and J9 series digital mixers remotely via Bluetooth LE. Adjust input and output settings, including EQ, compression, and effects, for a complete stereo system setup.

Highlights
  • Full remote control of mixer variants
  • Bluetooth LE connectivity
  • Control input and output settings
  • Adjust EQ, compressor, and effects
  • Stereo system pairing
  • Access to digital mixer specifications
Features
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The RCF JMixRemote app provides full remote control of the mixer variants within the EVOX J8 and J9 families, via Bluetooth LE. The app currently allows for remote control of a single unit. The following products are currently supported: - EVOX JMIX8 - EVOX JMIX9 Both mixers offer Bluetooth streaming audio and Bluetooth LE remote control. To perform an audio connection, JMixRemote is not required; you need to press PAIR and then connected to the devices named JMIX9-nnnn. This is the default name that can be modified if desired. Remote control via JMixRemote does not need an explicit connection; within the app, you press SCAN and select the desired device. On both EVOX JMIX8 and JMIX9, the full input mixer section is accessible, as well as the output settings. For the full JMIX8 and JMIX9 specifications, please refer to the product User’s Manual. To obtain a complete stereo system, you can pair the units with their matching products: - EVOX JMIX9 and EVOX J9 - EVOX JMIX8 and EVOX J8 There is a dedicated output to driver the other channel within the stereo pair. Digital Mixer Specifications: - Inputs ch. 1 to 4: MIC/LINE, selectable 48V phantom power, HPF, 3-band equalizer, one-knob compressor - Stereo Inputs 5-6 and 7-8: HPF, 3-band equalizer - Mixing engine with stereo and mono mode selection; Left and Right outputs can be swapped - Main output: 8-band parametric equalizer - Aux output: separate mix with pre/post options, programmable delay, and 8-band parametric equalizer - Flexible Ducker that acts on stereo input channels - Internal Effect: separate sends that feed an internal reverb engine; its return channels are fed into the main mix, and optionally into the Aux output - Colour display with capacitive touch and endless digital encoders, with RGB LEDs to help identifying the current function - Bluetooth audio streaming mixed into ch 7-8 - Bluetooth LE remote control - Multi-function momentary button that can be assigned to different muting options: ALL OUTPUTS, FX RETURN, AUX OUT - Mixer Bypass Mode to emulate the behaviour of an EVOX J9

Screenshots

STAGEPAS Controller4 screens
JMixRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: JMixRemote at 2.7 against STAGEPAS Controller's 2.1. JMixRemote also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 5 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

JMixRemote holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAGEPAS Controller ships an update every 5 months, JMixRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
STAGEPAS Controller versus JMixRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAGEPAS ControllerJMixRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)2.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better3
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB23 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationRCF spa

In-app purchases

None

STAGEPAS Controller

No in-app purchases

None

JMixRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAGEPAS Controller free?
STAGEPAS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is JMixRemote free?
JMixRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAGEPAS Controller or JMixRemote?
JMixRemote is rated higher. STAGEPAS Controller averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while JMixRemote averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.
Do STAGEPAS Controller or JMixRemote have ads?
Neither STAGEPAS Controller nor JMixRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STAGEPAS Controller or JMixRemote?
STAGEPAS Controller ships an update every 5 months, and JMixRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, STAGEPAS Controller was updated on October 22, 2026 and JMixRemote on October 21, 2026.

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