Comparison

Remote Shuffle vs VMNexus Audio

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

VMNexus Audio

Features
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VMNexus Audio — HiRes Player. Bit-perfect when you want purity, studio DSP when you want more — for people who hear the difference. Play your own music in true high resolution. Studio DSP uses a precision 32-bit float signal path, with rate adaptation only where a selected neural model requires it. STUDIO DSP Shape your sound with a focused studio toolset: • AGC keeps listening levels consistent. • Tonal Balance helps maintain a natural overall presentation. • EQ gives you precise control over tonal color. • Compressor shapes dynamics for a more controlled sound. • Limiter protects peaks and keeps playback smooth. • Neural Tube Modeling adds a natural tube character through neural audio modeling. • Choose from 12AX7A, 12AT7, JAN 5654W, JAN 5670, and JAN 5670W valve models. • Blend up to four valve models in parallel for a rich, realistic character designed to stand confidently alongside high-end audiophile amplifiers. PREMIUM — $2.99/month, including a 2-week free trial • USB DAC support — bit-perfect, native sample rate, no resampling • Your entire NAS (SMB) library — no cloud, no limits • DSD playback — DSF, DFF, ISO, including DST-compressed DSD • DoP output for compatible DACs connected through Lightning • Studio DSP — Neural Tube Modeling, tonal balance, parametric EQ, compressor, and limiter • One subscription for iPhone + Mac. Cancel anytime. Bring your own music. Hear it as it was meant to be heard. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Remote Shuffle3 screens
VMNexus Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Remote Shuffle at none against VMNexus Audio's 1. Remote Shuffle also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks) and iOS requirement (17.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads 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. VMNexus Audio sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. Remote Shuffle asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Remote Shuffle ships an update weekly, VMNexus Audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 3 level
Remote Shuffle versus VMNexus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRemote ShuffleVMNexus Audio
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple TV — betteriPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS17.6 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB28 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGonzalo CasalSuat Ernur Bilge

In-app purchases

None

Remote Shuffle

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

VMNexus Audio

Subscriptions1
  • VMNexus Premium14 Days trial$2.991 Month

Questions

Is Remote Shuffle free?
Remote Shuffle is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is VMNexus Audio free?
VMNexus Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Remote Shuffle or VMNexus Audio have ads?
Neither Remote Shuffle nor VMNexus Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Remote Shuffle or VMNexus Audio?
Remote Shuffle ships an update weekly, and VMNexus Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Remote Shuffle was updated on October 24, 2026 and VMNexus Audio on October 14, 2026.

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