MX Remote vs dp SmartController
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MX Remote
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MX Remote App 是一款为流媒体播放器设计的远程控制应用程序,它允许用户通过智能手机或平板电脑来控制播放设备。以下是这款应用的一些主要功能: 1. 音乐播放控制:您可以远程浏览和播放存储在本地的高清音乐文件。 2. 高清流媒体服务:支持播放来自TIDAL、Qobuz和HIGHRESAUDIO等高清流媒体服务的音乐。 3. 网络电台收听:可以收听各种网络电台。 4. 同屏互动:支持设备之间的同屏互动功能,这意味着您可以使用MX Remote App来操作第三方应用程序。 5. 硬件参数配置:允许用户设置和配置各种硬件参数,包括数字升频功能,滤波器设置、耳机增益、输出设置、网络配置等。 MX Remote App is a remote control application designed for streamers, allowing users to control playback devices through smartphones or tablets. Here are some of the main features of this app: 1. Music Playback Control: You can remotely browse and play local HD music files. 2. High-Definition Streaming Services: Supports playback of music from high-definition streaming services such as TIDAL, Qobuz, and HIGHRESAUDIO... etc. 3. Internet Radio Listening: Allows you to listen to various internet radio stations. 4. MX Remote supports screen mirroring interaction with devices to operate third-party apps. 5. Hardware Parameter Configuration: Allows users to set and configure various hardware parameters, include DSP Upsamplin settings,Digital filter parameter,Headphone amplifier gain, Multiple dynamic VU meters, network configuration, etc..
dp SmartController
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The dp SmartController App is a mobile smart control app specifically developed for dp UHD Media Player. It automatically scans the dp devices through a local area network and supports multi-device addition with higher flexibility for device control. It is the core tool for managing your multi-stream audio and video playback devices. Simulated Remote Control Function: Replace physical remote controls with a multifunctional control panel. It supports controlling almost all functions of the player, including Wake-On-LAN (WOL) for network-based power-on, text input, and more. You can completely eliminate the need for a physical remote. Data Browsing and Media On-Demand Function: Supports viewing and opening all local apps on the device. It allows browsing and opening media files, as well as viewing and syncing music library data from dp Music Player, including artist, album covers, and custom category browsing. It also provides regular playback controls and displays progress, file specifications, and lyrics. Additionally, it meets the need for playing high-quality lossless music without turning on the TV. Support for Video Playback Status Display: Supports selecting and playing video files from the mobile device’s file list, and displays the current video format information on the phone. It offers rich video playback control features, including progress dragging, video switching, audio track and subtitle selection, and more.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MX Remote at every 4 days against dp SmartController's every 2 months. dp SmartController's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.2). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MX Remote ships an update every 4 days, dp SmartController every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MX Remote | dp SmartController |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.2 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 67 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Alpha Audio Technology(ShenZhen)Co.,Ltd | Dongguan Benqing Electronic Technology Co., Ltd. |
In-app purchases
MX Remote
No in-app purchases
dp SmartController
No in-app purchases







