# JPLAY vs BluOS NAD remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JPLAY at 59% against BluOS NAD remote's 13%. JPLAY also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (55 vs 3). BluOS NAD 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. BluOS NAD remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

JPLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JPLAY has 55 ratings behind it against 3, 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 13% of BluOS NAD remote's.

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, BluOS NAD remote every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JPLAY | BluOS NAD remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.2 (55 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jplay/id1608773457/reviews)** | [3.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-nad-remote/id6478688417/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **55** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **58.9% of reviews** | 12.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 4 weeks |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free** |
| Size | 50 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Marcin Ostapowicz](https://appshunter.io/developer/1608773459) | [CRW Solutions](https://appshunter.io/developer/446356211) |

## 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


### BluOS NAD remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluos-nad-remote/id6478688417)

Control your Bluesound and NAD high-resolution wireless music systems with this open-source remote. It supports a wide range of BluOS-compatible devices and offers advanced command options for NAD electronics.

**Highlights:** Universal remote for BluOS systems, Supports Bluesound and NAD, Advanced NAD Ethernet commands, Open-source code available, Control PSB, DALI, Monitor Audio, Cyrus Audio

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JPLAY free?

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

### Is BluOS NAD remote free?

BluOS NAD remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, JPLAY or BluOS NAD remote?

JPLAY is rated higher. JPLAY averages 4.2 out of 5 from 55 ratings, while BluOS NAD remote averages 3.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do JPLAY or BluOS NAD remote have ads?

Neither JPLAY nor BluOS NAD remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JPLAY or BluOS NAD remote?

JPLAY ships an update every 3 weeks, and BluOS NAD remote every 4 weeks. Most recently, JPLAY was updated on October 30, 2026 and BluOS NAD remote 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.*