n vs MOON MiND Controller
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
n
Control your Naim music server and player from your device. Browse your entire music collection, build playlists, edit metadata, and explore your library with ease. Enjoy a liberated listening experience with comprehensive control.
- Build and edit playlists
- Explore library by metadata
- Edit metadata
- Browse internet radio
- Fast browsing with cached data
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Put your entire music collection at your fingertips with the n-Serve remote control app. For use with Naim’s hard disk player/servers, HDX and UnitiServe, and NaimNet music servers NS01, NS02 and NS03, n-Serve liberates your listening experience, allowing you to browse and listen in comfort. GET THE MOST FROM YOUR MUSIC The n-Serve app has been designed from the ground up by Naim’s team of software engineers to be convenient and easy to use whilst offering comprehensive control of Naim server products. Explore and fully appreciate your music with the following controls: •Build and edit playlists •Explore library by following extended metadata links (e.g. tapping on a performer for a given album shows all the music that performer was involved with) •Edit metadata •Browse internet radio stations and save presets •Super fast browsing experience thanks to locally cached music library data Additional Requirements: A Naim HDX, UnitiServe, NS01, NS02 or NS03 running Version 1.5 software or above connected to your home network.
MOON MiND Controller
Control your entire home audio system with this app. Organize and play music from your computer, NAS, or internet streams. Enjoy multi-zone audio and create custom playlists for an effortless music experience.
- Stream music from computer, NAS, or internet
- Organize music library
- Create playlists
- Multi-zone audio control
- Full home audio control
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On the MiND (MOON intelligent Network Device) technology, your library can consist of music stored on your computer, on a Network Attached Storage (NAS) device, or you can simply stream music from a variety of internet sources. Once your music is organized to your liking, you can play tracks, entire albums, or create playlists. MiND even allows for the use of multiple zones in your home, expanding the enjoyment of this system throughout your home. With MOON systems, you get full control of your home audio. The concept of MiND is simple: the future of music playback lies in the intuitive organization of a library, allowing for uncomplicated access to large collections of music that are managed with incredible ease-of-use and efficiency. Sophisticated technology is required to achieve such simplicity and enjoyment. Other music streaming devices exist in the marketplace, but none currently encompass all of the features, the simple operation, nor the uncompromised sonic performance of MiND technology. Note : A MiND unit is required for use with the MiND Controller.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: n at 3.4 against MOON MiND Controller's 2.7. n also leads on review sentiment (48% vs 36%) and iOS requirement (7.1 vs 15.0). MOON MiND Controller's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (33 vs 5). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
n holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MOON MiND Controller has 33 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 48% of n's written reviews are positive against 36% of MOON MiND Controller's.
n ships an update every 3 months, MOON MiND Controller weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | n | MOON MiND Controller |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (5 ratings) — better | 2.7 (33 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 47.6% of reviews — better | 36.2% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 | 33 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Weekly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 7.1 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 89 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naim Audio Ltd | Simaudio Ltee |
Customer experience
n
MOON MiND Controller
Bugs and requests
n
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MOON MiND Controller
Reported bugs
43 issues- Connection not working after update 3.0.6
- App crashes on open
- Keeps crashing, requires reboot/Wi-Fi mess
- Cannot get songs to play audibly
- App crashes when saving playlist
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- New version erased all existing playlists
- Slow to update 'now playing' album cover
- Latest update is completely unusable, appallingly slow
- iOS 16.2 causing MiND shutdowns
- Frequent errors, complex Wi-Fi connectivity
- Keeps not being found on network, report won't send
- Remote control function does not work
- App crashes continually on opening
- Network Media servers no longer accessible
- Unstable connection (Wi-Fi or Ethernet)
- Software disconnects
- Struggles to connect with Ace
- Browser errors, cannot reach server
- Device sleep stops playback
- Cannot stream radio from vtuner or tune In radio
- App may lock up after updates
- Minimserver not found
- App freezes up
- App does not like sleep mode
- Over time starts to be slow
- Front LEDs stop indicating info
- Cannot go in standby via app
- App won't be able to locate unit on network
- Front button for standby stops working
- App freezes on opening
- Media servers no longer accessible
- Always lost connect for 280d
- Can no longer use app to control Moon Ace
- Latest update is unusable garbage
- App just completely stops working
- Works poorly with Spotify
- Loses connection with 280D everyday
- Tidal library takes you back to the beginning
- Queue cannot be turned off
- App keeps defaulting to queue
- Previous versions were unacceptably bad
- iPad did not connect with streamer/DAC
- Media server not displayed in the app
Requested features
9 requests- Add sorting options for playlists, albums, tracks
- Add Amazon Music HD support
- Add home and source buttons on all screens
- Add software volume control
- Add Tidal Track Radio feature
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- Add sleep timer
- Add option to keep phone awake
- Add sorting by Genre, Date, Artist
- Add ability to turn on/off and change inputs with Alexa
In-app purchases
n
No in-app purchases
MOON MiND Controller
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is n free?
Is MOON MiND Controller free?
Which has better reviews, n or MOON MiND Controller?
Do n or MOON MiND Controller have ads?
Which is updated more often, n or MOON MiND Controller?
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