Yes, the Mini can be controlled using an iPad. Depending on the player software you use there will likely be an App for that. Before Roon and Tidal I used Amarra. It fronts to iTunes. The Amarra controls the playback, but iTunes manages the stored files. So, there was no need for an App since everything was Apple and was integrated. With Roon there is an App, and since Tidal is integrated, no Tidal-specific App is required.
I've used Spotify also. It's good. I went with Tidal for the higher resolution files. But, if you are happy with Spotify or willing to wait, stick with it. Unfortunately, I have no experience using Jriver and Spotify in an integrated fashion. Surely somebody else has. Both are pretty popular.
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