MediaMaster® Remote vs Shadow Caster Lighting
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
Shadow Caster Lighting
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Controlling your boat Lighting just got even better! Control all of the lights on your boat with the Shadow-Caster lighting controller and IOS device. Unlike most boat lighting brands, Shadow-Caster has an innovative approach to marine LED lighting. The Shadow-Caster app gives you complete control over your underwater, above water, and accent lighting. This app is compatible with the Light Commander PLUS V2, which connects to your phone with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. This app allows you to: -Change the colors of each light on your boat -Adjust the brightness -Sync your music with the lights on your boat -Group the settings to create a scene for future use
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shadow Caster Lighting at every 2 months against MediaMaster® Remote's every 4 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MediaMaster® Remote ships an update every 4 months, Shadow Caster Lighting every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaMaster® Remote | Shadow Caster Lighting |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin International | Shadow-caster Led Lighting LLC |
In-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
Shadow Caster Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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