# JRemote vs Integra Control Pro

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 (#176 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | JRemote | Integra Control Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[3.8 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633/reviews)** | [1.8 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/integra-control-pro/id1140346439/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 28 | **66** |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 10.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 53 MB | 81 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRiver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009392671) | [11 Trading Company LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1641485011) |

## What reviewers say

### JRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633)

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Paid · Entertainment (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- Offline music playback
- Ability to control DSP settings
- Customizable views and layouts
- Gapless playback
- Playlist creation and management


### Integra Control Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/integra-control-pro/id1140346439)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot connect to receiver
- App crashes on launch
- Gray and black screens
- Receiver not found
- Stuck on connecting...

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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