Comparison

Remote Shuffle vs Plasma Mod

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

Head to head
About

Remote Shuffle

Features
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Remote Shuffle is the companion app for Real Shuffle. It turns your device into a wireless Apple Music receiver, letting you stream your Apple Music library to any screen in your home. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open Real Shuffle on your iPhone and tap the Remote button 2. Open Remote Shuffle on another device (iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, or Mac) 3. Remote Shuffle automatically connects over your local network 4. Select a device and start playing — album art, song info, and playback appear on the remote device FEATURES • Automatic discovery — finds Real Shuffle on your local network via Bonjour • Apple Music playback — plays songs from your Apple Music library • Full playback sync — play, pause, skip, and seek from Real Shuffle • Album artwork display — see what's playing on the big screen • Multi-device support — connect multiple devices, choose which one plays • Shuffle and repeat sync — mode changes apply instantly • Fast reconnection — picks up right where you left off • Works across platforms — iPhone, iPad, Apple TV, and Mac (Designed for iPad) REQUIREMENTS • Real Shuffle (available on the App Store) on a separate device • Apple Music subscription on both devices • All devices on the same Wi-Fi network Remote Shuffle requires Real Shuffle to function. It does not play music independently.

About

Plasma Mod

Features
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Plasma Mod is a unique social music player that enriches your Apple Music experience. Share playlists and explore the diverse music included in them. Also, share your musical tastes through comments. [Key Features] • Seamless Apple Music Integration: Instantly sync and enjoy playlists and favorites from your library right within the app. • A Multifunctional Player Experience: Experience a unique browsing experience that integrates the latest player with the iPod UI. • Cover Flow and Grid View: Relive the nostalgic experience of swiping through album art with the classic Cover Flow interface. • Social and Explore: Follow users with similar musical tastes and discover the playlists they like. • Comment on Music and Playlists: Communicate with users about music and playlists. Note: An Apple Music subscription is required for music playback and library syncing.

Screenshots

Remote Shuffle3 screens
Plasma Mod4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Plasma Mod at every 2 days against Remote Shuffle's weekly. Plasma Mod also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shuffle ships an update weekly, Plasma Mod every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Ā· 4 level
Remote Shuffle versus Plasma Mod: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShufflePlasma Mod
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS17.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGonzalo CasalJi Hoon Song

In-app purchases

None

Remote Shuffle

No in-app purchases

None

Plasma Mod

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Remote Shuffle free?
Remote Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Plasma Mod free?
Plasma Mod is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Remote Shuffle or Plasma Mod have ads?
Neither Remote Shuffle nor Plasma Mod shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shuffle or Plasma Mod?
Remote Shuffle ships an update weekly, and Plasma Mod every 2 days. Most recently, Remote Shuffle was updated on September 11, 2026 and Plasma Mod on September 9, 2026.

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