Comparison

Maxcom Home vs Audio Selector Remote

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Maxcom Home

Features
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Maxcom Home 1. Control your home appliances wherever you are. 2. Comprehensive management: multiple devices controlled by one application 3. Scheduling: Set up a runtime for each device 4. Easy expansion: add devices to the application quickly and easily

About

Audio Selector Remote

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a wireless remote for your Mac's audio. Effortlessly switch between audio devices, adjust volumes, and fine-tune stereo balance. Requires the 'Audio Selector' app on your Mac.

Highlights
  • Wireless audio device switching
  • Individual device volume adjustment
  • Stereo L/R balance control
  • Physical volume button control
  • Roon zone volume adjustment
  • Secure connection options
Features
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Audio Selector Remote Audio Selector Remote is the official companion app for "Audio Selector" on macOS. Turn your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, wireless remote control for your Mac's audio environment. * Note: This app requires "Audio Selector" installed and running on your Mac to function. ◆ KEY FEATURES * Total Audio Control (Devices): Wirelessly switch between speakers, headphones, or DACs. You can change audio formats (e.g., 96kHz/24bit) and adjust individual device volumes directly from your iOS device. * Dedicated Volume Remote (Volume): Turn your device into a sleek, dedicated volume controller. You can even use your iPhone/iPad's physical volume buttons to adjust your Mac's audio level without looking at the screen! You can choose to show or hide the 'Mute' and 'Play/Pause' buttons in Settings → Volume Tab. * L/R Balance Control (Pro): Fine-tune your stereo sound remotely. Adjust the left and right audio balance for individual Mac output devices right from your screen. (Shown only for devices that support balance control). * Seamless & Secure Connection (Settings): Connect instantly using Auto-Discovery on your local network, or use manual IP/Port configuration for advanced setups. Supports 'Require Pairing' for a secure connection. * Roon Zone Control (Devices): See your Mac's output devices that Roon is currently playing to - marked with a Roon badge - and adjust Roon's zone volume in real time, even while Roon holds the device exclusively. (Requires Roon Volume Integration enabled in the Mac app.) * Pro Sync: If you are a Premium user of Audio Selector on your Mac, Audio Selector Remote will automatically detect it and provide an ad-free experience. ◆ REQUIREMENTS * Audio Selector Remote requires the 'Audio Selector' app on your Mac. * Your Mac and iOS device must be connected to the same local Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Maxcom Home4 screens
Audio Selector Remote3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ads: Maxcom Home at none against Audio Selector Remote's shown. Maxcom Home also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.6). Audio Selector Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 26 months). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Maxcom Home ships an update every 26 months, Audio Selector Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 6 level
Maxcom Home versus Audio Selector Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMaxcom HomeAudio Selector Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyEvery 26 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size173 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMaxcom S.A.DUKHYUN HWANG

In-app purchases

None

Maxcom Home

No in-app purchases

None

Audio Selector Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Maxcom Home free?
Maxcom Home is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Selector Remote free?
Audio Selector Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Maxcom Home or Audio Selector Remote have ads?
Audio Selector Remote shows ads; Maxcom Home does not.
Which is updated more often, Maxcom Home or Audio Selector Remote?
Maxcom Home ships an update every 26 months, and Audio Selector Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, Maxcom Home was updated on October 1, 2026 and Audio Selector Remote on October 2, 2026.

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