MediaMaster® Remote vs Switch
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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
Switch
Control and program your Switch Panel Power Systems remotely via Bluetooth. Manage your SP8100, SP9100, and RCR-Force®12 systems directly from your connected device.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Program switch panel systems
- Operate switch panel systems
- Compatible with SP8100, SP9100, RCR-Force®12
- Remote device control
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This application interfaces with the Switch-Pros Switch Panel Power Systems. It allows users to both program, and operate, their switch panel system using a Bluetooth connected device. Compatible with the SP8100, SP9100 and RCR-Force®12 switch panel systems. Support for this app will be provided by Off Road Engineering LLC, with assistance from the app developer, when necessary.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MediaMaster® Remote at 4.8 against Switch's 3.9. MediaMaster® Remote also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 12 months). Switch's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 22 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of MediaMaster® Remote's written reviews are positive against 64% of Switch's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
MediaMaster® Remote ships an update every 4 months, Switch every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaMaster® Remote | Switch |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | 3.9 (22 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | 63.6% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 9 | 22 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | Off Road Engineering LLC |
Customer experience
MediaMaster® Remote
Switch
In-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
Switch
No in-app purchases
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