Comparison

Console Remote Control vs Myriad Player

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

Head to head
About

Console Remote Control

Control your game console remotely over your local WiFi network. This application allows for seamless interaction with your console from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Local WiFi network control
  • Remote console management
  • Seamless mobile interaction
Features
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.

About

Myriad Player

Features
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One app for all your music. Your local lossless collection, your home NAS library and Apple Music, all in Myriad Player. Clean, simple and ready to play. Every Format • FLAC, ALAC, APE, WAV, AIFF, DSF, DFF and SACD ISO, with no conversion needed • Import with the Files app, or use Wireless Transfer to copy music from a computer on the same Wi-Fi network Native DSD Output • Connect a DoP-capable external DAC and DSD is delivered untouched • When VoiceOver is on, playback switches to conversion automatically to prevent pops; turn VoiceOver off and native output resumes, without interruption or any change in settings Gapless Album Playback • Single-file albums are split automatically using CUE sheets, with no gaps between tracks • Live recordings and classical works play as one continuous performance, just like the original disc • Matching LRC lyrics are shown automatically Your Home Library, Anywhere • Connect to a music server running on your computer or NAS and reach your entire library over an encrypted connection • Save multiple servers and switch between them with one tap • The server protocol is fully open, with companion code and a lightweight server available as open source • A built-in demo server lets you try it with no setup Apple Music Once authorized, switch to Apple Music from the top right of Library and Search to browse your songs, albums and playlists. Simple to Use • A clean interface, with everyday features one tap away • Full support for VoiceOver and Dynamic Type • Lock Screen and headphone controls Privacy No sign-up, no ads, and no tracking or analytics of any kind. Open source: github.com/baibaixiaoming/myriad-music-kit

Screenshots

Console Remote Control4 screens
Myriad Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Myriad Player at none against Console Remote Control's 2. Myriad Player also leads on update cadence (every 6 days vs monthly). Console Remote Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Myriad Player asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Console Remote Control ships an update monthly, Myriad Player every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 5 level
Console Remote Control versus Myriad Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsole Remote ControlMyriad Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 6 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB34 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperFonoflowMing Kong

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Console Remote Control

One-time2
  • Console$99.99
  • Dashboard$99.99
None

Myriad Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Console Remote Control free?
Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Myriad Player free?
Myriad Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Console Remote Control or Myriad Player have ads?
Neither Console Remote Control nor Myriad Player shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Console Remote Control or Myriad Player?
Console Remote Control ships an update monthly, and Myriad Player every 6 days. Most recently, Console Remote Control was updated on October 30, 2026 and Myriad Player on October 31, 2026.

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