# JPLAY vs BluRemote

The clearest difference is price: JPLAY at Free against BluRemote's $3.99. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.3 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (59% vs 47%). BluRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

JPLAY is free to download; BluRemote costs $3.99 up front. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. BluRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 52 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of JPLAY's written reviews are positive against 47% of BluRemote's.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, BluRemote every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | BluRemote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** | [3.7 (18 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 18 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 46.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 50 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Christoph Goldner](https://appshunter.io/developer/1657379305) |

## What reviewers say

### JPLAY

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457)

This app is a high-fidelity music player designed for audiophiles. It seamlessly integrates streaming services like Qobuz and Tidal with local music files, offering a unified interface for all your audio content. Experience superior sound quality and discover new music through its intuitive design and advanced features.

**Highlights:** Plays Qobuz, Tidal, and local music files, Works with most streamers and network DACs, HQPlayer Control API integration, Dramatically better sound quality, Radio feature for music discovery, Extended playlist management, Artist bios and album reviews

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| JPLAY Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| Lifetime | $149.00 | one-time |
| JPLAY Lifetime | $199.00 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Superior sound quality compared to competitors
- 👍 Intuitive and clean user interface
- 🚀 Fast and responsive app performance
- 🔌 Seamless UPnP/DLNA integration
- 📱 Works without requiring a server

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💰 Expensive subscription pricing ($50/year, $199 lifetime)
- ❌ No monthly subscription option available
- 🐛 Frequent connectivity and playback issues
- 📱 iOS-only application
- 🔄 No cross-device synchronization

**Reported bugs**

- Tracks fail to render or play from Tidal
- App crashes on startup with older iOS versions
- Playback stuttering and lag issues
- Renderer in transition errors
- Device discovery failures

**Requested features**

- Monthly subscription option
- Cross-device synchronization for playlists and favorites
- EQ and tone adjustment controls
- DSD file playback support
- Multi-room audio capability


### BluRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluremote-bluos-controller/id6444855562)

Control your BluOS-enabled music players with a faster, cleaner interface. Enjoy immediate access to presets, playlists, and playback controls, with interactive widgets and Siri command support for seamless automation.

**Highlights:** BluOS player control, Preset and playlist access, Playback and volume control, Interactive widgets, Siri commands and automation, Landscape support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

JPLAY is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BluRemote free?

BluRemote costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or BluRemote?

JPLAY is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while BluRemote averages 3.7 from 18 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or BluRemote have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor BluRemote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or BluRemote?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and BluRemote every 5 weeks. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on September 30, 2026 and BluRemote on September 26, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*