McIntosh Connect vs BluOS NAD remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
McIntosh Connect
Control compatible McIntosh audio equipment with a streamlined interface. Manage volume, inputs, tone, and more for select preamplifiers. Easily update firmware and configure network settings for an optimized listening experience.
- Volume Control
- Input Selection & Renaming
- Tone Adjustment
- Firmware Update Management
- Multi-Zone Audio Control
- Network Setup
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McIntosh Connect offers a refined, intuitive interface for controlling supported McIntosh products, currently the CR106 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix, C55 Solid State Preamplifier, and C2800 Vacuum Tube Preamplifier. Each product provides a tailored in-app experience designed to highlight and control its most essential features. Key Features (all features may not be compatible with all products): • Guided Product Discovery & Onboarding • Volume Control • Input Selection • Input Renaming & Configuration • Tone Adjustment • Output Switching • Balance Control • Input Trim Level • Network Setup & Configuration • Firmware Update Management • Multi-Zone Audio Control (CR106 only) • Experience Creation & Recall (CR106 only) Supported Products: • CR106 2-Channel, 6-Zone Preamplifier / Audio Matrix • C55 2-Channel Solid State Preamplifier • C2800 2-Channel Vacuum Tube Preamplifier Firmware Updates Made Easy Stay current with the latest enhancements. McIntosh Connect automatically checks for firmware updates and simplifies installation, ensuring your system performs at its best. Control of Connected Source Components McIntosh Connect also enables indirect control of select McIntosh source components via the Data Ports on supported preamplifiers. Proper configuration is required; please refer to your product’s Owner’s Manual for setup instructions.
BluOS NAD remote
Control your Bluesound and NAD music systems with this open-source remote app. It supports a wide range of BluOS-compatible devices and offers advanced command options for NAD electronics.
- Universal remote for BluOS-compatible systems
- Supports Bluesound, NAD, PSB, DALI, and more
- Advanced NAD Electronics Ethernet (RS232) commands
- Open-source code available
- Control high-resolution wireless music systems
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Unofficial open source and nicely featured remote control for Bluesound and NAD products. Like the official BluOS controller, this app acts as a universal remote control for all BluOS-compatible high-resolution wireless music systems, including Bluesound, NAD Electronics, PSB speakers, Bluesound Professional, DALI speakers, Monitor Audio and Cyrus Audio. Also features an advanced tab to send specific NAD Electronics Txxx Ethernet (RS232) commands. This app cannot be used to install or upgrade your bluOS system. Source code is here: https://github.com/crwsolutions/BluOsNadRemote
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: McIntosh Connect at 3.3 against BluOS NAD remote's 3.0. McIntosh Connect also leads on review sentiment (25% vs 13%) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). BluOS NAD remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). 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.
McIntosh Connect holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 3.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of McIntosh Connect's written reviews are positive against 13% of BluOS NAD remote's.
McIntosh Connect ships an update every 3 months, BluOS NAD remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | McIntosh Connect | BluOS NAD remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 3.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better | 12.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 47 MB | 54 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | McIntosh Laboratory, Inc. | CRW Solutions |
Customer experience
McIntosh Connect
BluOS NAD remote
In-app purchases
McIntosh Connect
No in-app purchases
BluOS NAD remote
No in-app purchases
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