# JPLAY vs ADI

The clearest difference is rating: ADI at 4.8 against JPLAY's 4.2. ADI also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 3) and review sentiment (75% vs 59%). JPLAY's advantage is ratings volume (55 vs 5) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. JPLAY sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $49.99 per year. ADI asks for nothing beyond the download.

ADI holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 55 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 59% of JPLAY's written reviews are positive against 75% of ADI's.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, ADI monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | ADI |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews) | **[4.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adi-2-remote-for-ipad/id6449708476/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 58.9% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [RME GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/739965890) |

## 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


### ADI

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/adi-2-remote-for-ipad/id6449708476)

Control your RME ADI-2 Series audio device directly from your iPad. Adjust settings, access EQ presets, and manage setup files conveniently. Requires a USB connection between the device and your iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote control for RME ADI-2 Series, Adjust device settings, Access EQ presets, Save and transfer setup files, USB connection required

**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 ADI free?

ADI is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

ADI is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while ADI averages 4.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or ADI have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor ADI shows ads.

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

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and ADI monthly. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on October 25, 2026 and ADI on October 24, 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.*