# JRemote vs HR Audio Player for iOS

The clearest difference is price: HR Audio Player for iOS at Free against JRemote's $12.99. HR Audio Player for iOS also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.8) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 13.0). JRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (63% vs 36%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

HR Audio Player for iOS is free to download; JRemote costs $12.99 up front. HR Audio Player for iOS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. JRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

HR Audio Player for iOS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: JRemote has 30 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of JRemote's written reviews are positive against 36% of HR Audio Player for iOS's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, HR Audio Player for iOS every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | JRemote | HR Audio Player for iOS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.8 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jremote/id486222633/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hr-audio-player-for-ios/id847103886/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **30** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **62.7% of reviews** | 35.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 months** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 53 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **6.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [JRiver](https://appshunter.io/developer/1009392671) | [TEAC CORP.](https://appshunter.io/developer/579501503) |

## What reviewers say

### JRemote

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

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


### HR Audio Player for iOS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hr-audio-player-for-ios/id847103886)

This app enables high-resolution audio playback on iOS devices, supporting DSD and PCM formats. It features a powerful graphic equalizer with customizable settings and can work with TEAC portable DACs or standalone with an in-app purchase.

**Highlights:** Hi-Res Audio Playback (DSD, PCM), High-Precision HD Equalizer, Customizable EQ Curves, Support for TEAC Portable DACs, Cross-fade Playback, Album Artwork and Lyrics Display, Playlist Management

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| HR Player Pack | $9.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is JRemote free?

JRemote costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is HR Audio Player for iOS free?

HR Audio Player for iOS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, JRemote or HR Audio Player for iOS?

HR Audio Player for iOS is rated higher. JRemote averages 3.8 out of 5 from 30 ratings, while HR Audio Player for iOS averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do JRemote or HR Audio Player for iOS have ads?

Neither JRemote nor HR Audio Player for iOS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, JRemote or HR Audio Player for iOS?

JRemote ships an update every 3 months, and HR Audio Player for iOS every 4 months. Most recently, JRemote was updated on October 26, 2026 and HR Audio Player for iOS 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.*