Comparison

JRemote vs Integra Control Pro

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

JRemote

Control your JRiver Media Center library remotely from your iOS devices. Manage playback, edit metadata, and stream audio, even outside your home network. Supports DLNA devices and CarPlay.

Highlights
  • Full remote control of JRiver Media Center
  • DLNA device control and zone management
  • Automatic and manual server setup
  • Edit and view file metadata
  • Playback controls with HUD
  • Audio streaming to iOS device
  • CarPlay enabled
Features
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JRemote is a full featured native iOS remote for JRiver Media Center. JRemote was developed to offer you full remote control of your JRiver Media Center from any of your iDevices. Please note that you need JRiver Media Center version 15 or later. We recommend you always run the latest version. Features and specs: Universal app JRemote is a universal iOS application. The application will run on both iPhone/iPod touch as well as iPad’s. Each version is optimized for it`s screen size. Navigation JRemote uses the navigation setup from JRMC itself. This allows you to customize the navigation menu and sub-menus from within the JRiver application. - Multiple view modes (list, imagelist, thumbnails) - Search using JRMC`s fuzzy search engine - Virtual remote for controlling theater view DLNA and zones Use JRemote to control all your DLNA supported devices. Any device supported in JRMC can be controlled from JRemote by switching to that specific zone. You can link and unlink zone for multi-room playback. Easy setup Connecting to your computer is fully automatic, no need to enter your IP-address and Port number. You only need to enter the access key found in JRMC`s option panel (We do provide an option for you to add IP-address and Port manually if needed). - JRemote will let you connect to your server from outside your wifi, using standard mobile networks. For this to work you need to configure port forwarding on your internet router. - Wake-On-LAN is supported if you provide your machines MAC address. (Automatic when adding a server by access key) - JRemote is CarPlay enabled. Edit and view metadata Any metadata attached to a specific file can be viewed and edited. You can update multiple files in one operation. Rating may be set from multiple locations depending on iPhone/iPad version. Player controls JRemote includes all common playback controls including repeat mode, and shuffle mode. Control volume and progress from sliders while getting feedback from the HUD display Audio streaming JRemote lets you stream all your audio files to the device itself. Just select “This device” as the current zone. - Gapless playback - Stream any file up to 96kHz, 24 bit - Downloaded progress indicator - Supported audio formats include AAC, AIFF, ALAC, APE, DSF/DFF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, and WAV. - All files may be transcoded to MP3 from 128Kbs up to 320Kbs

About

Integra Control Pro

Control compatible Integra network products with your iOS device. Stream music from various services and your local library, manage playback, and adjust settings for your home theater system. Includes advanced features like Dirac Live sound correction.

Highlights
  • Music streaming (Pandora, Spotify, Deezer, Tidal)
  • Control music library from smart device/NAS
  • Remote control functions (play, volume, input)
  • Control connected Blu-Ray/TV via HDMI
  • Dirac Live sound field correction
  • Check audio/video formats
  • Turn on unit via Network Standby
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The Integra Controller is the official Integra remote control application that allows users to conveniently operate compatible Integra network products from their iPhone/iPod touch/iPad. The intuitive, user-friendly interface makes it easy to get more from your AV home entertainment experience. Main functions that can be operated through this application. (1) Play music in each room or every room - Lets you play music from music streaming services such as Pandora, Spotify, DEEZER and TIDAL, your music library on your smart device, or your NAS drive on compatible products. - You can play your music via radio, Bluetooth and USB. (2) Remote control functions - You can operate general control functions (play/stop, control the volume, select the input source, etc.) from your smartphone. (3) Operation of connected product(home theater product such as AV amplifier) - Lets you control a Blu-Ray Disc player or TV that is connected to an AV amplifier or home theater product via HDMI. (4) Dirac Live-enabled products measure automatic sound field correction. In addition, filters can be edited. (5) Audio/Video formats of input and output can also be checked. *By setting the “Network Standby” menu item in the unit’s initial settings to ON, you can use this application to turn on the power of the unit. Compatible models Receivers and Pre Amps in April 2016 or later ■ Please note: ・To use Application it needs to read and agree Terms of Service. ・All models require a firmware update to use Integra Control Pro. ・Available Service depends on regions. ・Why Device's location is needed? Answer: In order to set-up your wireless devices which are located around you, SSID and Access Point info is needed. There is no other purpose to use the information of Device’s Location.

Screenshots

JRemote4 screens
Integra Control Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: JRemote at 63% against Integra Control Pro's 10%. JRemote also leads on rating (3.8 vs 1.8) and chart position (#173 vs unranked). Integra Control Pro's advantage is price (Free vs $12.99). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Integra Control Pro is free to download; JRemote costs $12.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

JRemote holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 66 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of JRemote's written reviews are positive against 10% of Integra Control Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 13, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
JRemote versus Integra Control Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterJRemoteIntegra Control Pro
Price$12.99Free — better
Rating3.8 (28 ratings) — better1.8 (66 ratings)
Positive reviews62.7% of reviews — better10.4% of reviews
Number of ratings2866 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
Best chart rank#173 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB81 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJRiver11 Trading Company LLC

Customer experience

JRemote

All ratings28 ratings
Positive67.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative17.9%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive62.7%
Neutral13.5%
Negative23.8%

Integra Control Pro

All ratings66 ratings
Positive13.6%
Neutral12.1%
Negative74.2%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral2.1%
Negative87.5%

User reviews

JRemote

From 28 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Excellent remote control
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable
  • 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly interface
  • 🚀 Fast and responsive
  • 👍 Great companion to JRiver Media Center

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Crashes and connection issues
  • 🐛 Compatibility problems with latest iOS versions
  • 🐛 Bugs with video playback
  • 🐛 Settings revert unexpectedly
  • 🔋 High battery consumption

Integra Control Pro

From 66 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well for some users
  • 👍 Controls multiple zones efficiently
  • 👍 Good for Dirac Live configuration
  • 👍 Polished UI and responsive remote
  • 👍 Dark UI ideal for night use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Limited functionality
  • 🐛 Clunky navigation
  • 🐛 Glitchy performance

Bugs and requests

JRemote

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Crashes when trying to play videos
  • Inability to connect to media server
  • Inconsistent behavior when changing media server IP
  • Playback issues with certain audio formats
  • Album art not updating when song changes

Requested features

8 requests
  • Offline music playback
  • Ability to control DSP settings
  • Customizable views and layouts
  • Gapless playback
  • Playlist creation and management
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  • CarPlay support
  • Synced cover art display
  • Metadata editing capabilities

Integra Control Pro

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Cannot connect to receiver
  • App crashes on launch
  • Gray and black screens
  • Receiver not found
  • Stuck on connecting...
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  • Album artwork disappeared
  • Spotify integration issues
  • App hangs after EQ display
  • App crashes on startup
  • App closes immediately
  • App fails completely
  • App stops responding on iPad
  • Constantly searching for receiver
  • Requires receiver reset to reconnect
  • Cannot control device on iPad

Requested features

7 requests
  • Display speakers in use for sound modes
  • Sports mode
  • Display speaker status in sound modes
  • More functionality expected for high-priced AVR
  • One app for all Integra receivers
Show 2 more
  • Display album artwork
  • Fix HDMI ARC audio format display

In-app purchases

None

JRemote

No in-app purchases

None

Integra Control Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is JRemote free?
JRemote costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Integra Control Pro free?
Integra Control Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, JRemote or Integra Control Pro?
JRemote is rated higher. JRemote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Integra Control Pro averages 1.8 from 66 ratings.
Do JRemote or Integra Control Pro have ads?
Neither JRemote nor Integra Control Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, JRemote or Integra Control Pro?
JRemote ships an update every 3 months, and Integra Control Pro every 3 months. Most recently, JRemote was updated on October 13, 2026 and Integra Control Pro on October 13, 2026.

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