MonkeyMote Music Remote vs SynoMusic
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MonkeyMote Music Remote
Control your music playback wirelessly from your iPhone or iPod touch. This app connects to your Windows PC via WiFi, allowing you to manage playback, view track details, and organize your media library. It supports popular players like Winamp and MediaMonkey.
- Wireless playback control
- Display song info, lyrics, cover art
- Playlist management
- Media library browsing and search
- Party Mode
- Automatic volume adjustment on calls
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MonkeyMote gives you a full-fledged wireless music remote control for your iPhone or iPod touch. It supports several popular media players: • Winamp • MediaMonkey • JRiver Media Center • AIMP The app connects to your Windows PC via your WiFi network and allows you to view information about currently playing tracks and control every important playback feature. Key features: • Playback control • Display song information, lyrics and cover art • View and control the current playlist • Browse and search your media library • Load playlists from your media library • Create and edit playlists • View and set song ratings • Party Mode • Automatically reduce volume or pause playback when getting a call • Save multiple connection profiles • Small, fast, low resource usage • Easy to setup and use All you need to do to get it working is to download and run the plug-in installer from www.monkeymote.com In case you run into problems when setting up the app and plug-in, please visit the support page at www.monkeymote.com first, as it is not possible to reply to questions or issues raised in app store reviews. • Now also available as a dedicated iPad version - look for MonkeyMote HD in the app store! • If you are a foobar2000 user, please look for 'MonkeyMote for foobar2000' in the app store.
SynoMusic
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SynoMusic is a native iOS music client for private and self-hosted music libraries. Connect your authorized Synology Audio Station, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby, WebDAV, SMB or local music files, then enjoy albums, artists, folders, playlists, smart mixes, lyrics, downloads, podcasts, radio, widgets, Lock Screen controls, Dynamic Island, iCloud configuration sync and a refined player. SynoMusic is an unofficial client and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Synology, Plex, Jellyfin, Emby or related projects. You are responsible for the accounts, tokens, files and servers you connect. Terms of Use (EULA): https://zanwingmak.github.io/SynoMusic-OpenSource/terms.html Privacy Policy: https://zanwingmak.github.io/SynoMusic-OpenSource/privacy.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SynoMusic at Free against MonkeyMote Music Remote's $1.99. SynoMusic also leads on update cadence (daily vs every 2 months). MonkeyMote Music Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On ads and device support 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
SynoMusic is free to download; MonkeyMote Music Remote costs $1.99 up front. SynoMusic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. MonkeyMote Music Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
MonkeyMote Music Remote ships an update every 2 months, SynoMusic daily. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MonkeyMote Music Remote | SynoMusic |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.4 (144 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 73.8% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 144 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Daily — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 4 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Martin Tofall | 振颖 麦 |
Bugs and requests
MonkeyMote Music Remote
Reported bugs
12 issues- App fails to connect to PC despite correct network setup
- Generic connection errors with no clear resolution
- App crashes after recent updates
- Freezes during initial sync
- Plugin detected as virus by Norton antivirus
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- Album art padding and fitting issues
- Inconsistent song selection behavior (sometimes plays, sometimes enqueues)
- Doesn't show all artists despite correct metadata
- Stops working when computer enters screensaver mode
- Connection issues with MediaMonkey 5
- Enqueue and play button wipes entire playlist
- Requires manual reconfiguration after modem reset
Requested features
13 requests- Folder browse option for library navigation
- Ability to access user-created playlists from desktop
- Search by song title functionality
- Auto-reconnect when connection is lost
- Streaming capability for Shoutcast/Winamp
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- Direct streaming to iPhone without computer audio
- Album artist view option
- Standalone music player for iPhone library
- Mac version support
- JRiver plugin for Mac
- Russian and Ukrainian language support
- KMPlayer and VLC remote support
- iOS control panel button integration
SynoMusic
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
MonkeyMote Music Remote
No in-app purchases
SynoMusic
- Weekly Full Access3 Days trial$0.997 Days
- Monthly Full Access3 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Yearly Full Access3 Days trial$19.991 Year
- Lifetime Full Access$34.99
Questions
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