# JPLAY vs Pine Player Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against Pine Player Remote's 0%. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.3 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (52 vs 4). Pine Player Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 52 ratings behind it against 4, 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 0% of Pine Player Remote's.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, Pine Player Remote fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | Pine Player Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (52 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** | [2.3 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-player-remote/id6477774094/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **52** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 56 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [Siseong Ahn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1112075768) |

## 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


### Pine Player Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pine-player-remote/id6477774094)

Control your Mac's music playback remotely. This app allows you to manage your music list and playback without needing to be at your computer, offering a convenient way to enjoy your tunes from a distance.

**Highlights:** Remote music playback control, Manage music lists, Convenient music enjoyment, Works with Pine Player Pro

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is Pine Player Remote free?

Pine Player Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or Pine Player Remote?

JPLAY is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.3 out of 5 from 52 ratings, while Pine Player Remote averages 2.3 from 4 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or Pine Player Remote have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor Pine Player Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or Pine Player Remote?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pine Player Remote fortnightly. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on September 25, 2026 and Pine Player Remote on September 17, 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.*