SmartCraft Manager vs MediaMaster® Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SmartCraft Manager
This app allows authorized Mercury dealers and boat builders to remotely configure SmartCraft-powered vessels. It offers an intuitive dashboard for setup, cloud-integrated IoT features, and over-the-air updates, streamlining the configuration process.
- Remote vessel configuration
- Intuitive dashboard
- Cloud-integrated IoT features
- Over-the-air firmware updates
- Repeatable configurations
- CAN H functionality control
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The Mercury Marine SmartCraft Manager is a one-stop solution available exclusively for authorized Mercury dealers and boat builders to configure SmartCraft-powered vessels using a mobile device. The app unlocks many industry-first features, including … - An intuitive dashboard that helps set up vessels remotely without the need for interacting with multi-function displays on the vessels, saving setup time and resources for boat builders, dealers and consumers - Industry-leading cloud-integrated IoT-type features along with easy over-the-air firmware and software updates - Easily repeatable configurations that save time and resources while configuring vessels - Ability to turn off CAN H functionality through the app on vessels equipped with SmartCraft Connect SmartCraft Manager serves as a central connection point to devices that link into the growing Mercury SmartCraft ecosystem.
MediaMaster® Remote
Control your compatible JL Audio marine audio system wirelessly from your smartphone or tablet. Adjust volume, select sources, manage presets, and fine-tune audio settings from up to 35 feet away.
- Wireless audio control
- Source selection
- Preset access
- Volume and zone controls
- Tone and balance adjustments
- Source-specific settings
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JL Audio, the absolute leader in premium and high-performance marine audio products presents MediaMaster® Remote, the ultimate wireless controller for compatible source units. Designed to deliver comprehensive controls in the palm of your hand, this app permits untethered enjoyment of your marine audio system using your compatible wireless device, from up to 35 ft (11 m) away. Thanks to advanced Bluetooth® Low Energy technology and a clean user interface, you can easily navigate and command your audio system from your wireless device with the same familiarity as your MediaMaster®. Compatible JL Audio MediaMaster® source units: MM105, MM105-HR App functionality requires the latest source unit software installed: 1.0.1325 or higher Please visit the MediaMaster® Help Center for more info: http://www.jlaudio.com/MediaMaster-Support Main control functions include: Power ON/OFF Source selection Access to stored presets Audio source navigation All volume level controls (master & individual zone) All subwoofer level controls (master & individual zone) All tone & balance controls (master & individual zone) Source specific settings
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediaMaster® Remote at 60% against SmartCraft Manager's 0%. MediaMaster® Remote also leads on rating (4.8 vs 1.2). SmartCraft Manager's advantage is iOS requirement (12.2 vs 16). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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.
MediaMaster® Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 24 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of SmartCraft Manager's written reviews are positive against 60% of MediaMaster® Remote's.
SmartCraft Manager ships an update every 3 months, MediaMaster® Remote every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on September 12, 2026 and June 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SmartCraft Manager | MediaMaster® Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.2 (24 ratings) | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 24 — better | 9 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.2 — better | 16 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 50 MB | 36 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mercury Marine LLC | Garmin International |
Customer experience
SmartCraft Manager
MediaMaster® Remote
In-app purchases
SmartCraft Manager
No in-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
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