MediaMaster® Remote vs Pipedream 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
Pipedream Lighting
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RGB LED controller uses Bluetooth technology and operates RGB LED light strips with your smartphone. Choose from numerous dynamic color change modes with adjustable speed and brightness levels or from static color modes. Additional features include a color selection wheel, 6 timer settings, music control, mode / color change through phone movement, and photo color matching (matches specific colors in photos). This indoor LED driver has a maximum load capacity of 5 amps per channel and is compatible with LED light strips that operate within a 5-12 VDC range.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MediaMaster® Remote at every 4 months against Pipedream Lighting's every 17 months. Pipedream Lighting's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16). 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, Pipedream Lighting every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on June 11, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MediaMaster® Remote | Pipedream 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 — better | Every 17 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 38 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Garmin International | OKURA USA, Inc. |
In-app purchases
MediaMaster® Remote
No in-app purchases
Pipedream Lighting
No in-app purchases
Questions
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Do MediaMaster® Remote or Pipedream Lighting have ads?
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