MediaMaster® Remote vs Par
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
Par
Control multiple stage lights simultaneously with this app. Adjust colors, brightness, and strobe effects to create dynamic light shows for your performances. Manage your lighting setup effortlessly from your device.
- Grouped light control
- Adjustable colors
- Brightness control
- Strobe effect management
- Create light shows
- Remote performance lighting
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Our app is your ultimate stage lighting controller. With grouping control, you can seamlessly manage multiple lights, adjusting colors, brightness, and strobe effects. Create stunning light shows and transform your performances effortlessly, anytime, anywhere!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: MediaMaster® Remote at 60% against Par's 0%. MediaMaster® Remote also leads on rating (4.1 vs 3.5) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). Par's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 16). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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, 4.1 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MediaMaster® Remote has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of MediaMaster® Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Par's.
MediaMaster® Remote ships an update every 4 months, Par every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaMaster® Remote | Par |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (11 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 25 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin | SCY Manufacturing Inc. |
Customer experience
MediaMaster® Remote
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In-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
Par
No in-app purchases
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