Not to bothered what it looks like on windows, but are the features the same on mac version with regard to JRemote. Can i create the same custom views, as its important to me to get this artist/album view
Yes. The Media Network system is fully implemented on the Mac version of MC, and essentially identical to the Windows version.
However, please note that:
* The Mac version is Audio Only, and does not have Theater View. So, you can't use any of the Video or Image playback and management support (even from JRemote) and Theater View isn't there at all.
* MC is licensed separately for different OS Platforms. Meaning, licenses for the Windows and Mac versions are purchased separately. If you have more than one machine of the same type, you can re-use the same license on those, however.
It would be best to test it on the platform you intend to use long-term before you buy it. You could, conceivably, rent a Macbook or something for a week to try it out if you can't borrow one.