Comparison

Shure PLAY vs Technics Audio Connect

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

Head to head
About

Shure PLAY

This app allows users to personalize their Shure AONIC wireless listening products. It offers advanced EQ customization, adjustable noise cancellation, and a built-in high-resolution music player for an enhanced audio experience.

Highlights
  • Customize Shure AONIC product settings
  • Parametric EQ for audio customization
  • Save EQ settings to device
  • Adjust Environment Mode
  • Active Noise Cancellation control
  • High-res music player
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Shure PLAY lets you personalize and update Shure AONIC products, as well as play high-res audio files. Listen with advanced parametric EQ in the app or save your EQ settings directly to your supported Shure devices for a customized experience wherever you get your music, podcasts, and more. Features: • Customize your Shure AONIC wireless listening products — choose button functionality, select prompts & tones, and more • Customizable EQ in the app or on your device — choose a preset or create your own • Modify Environment Mode to interact with your surroundings • Block out the noise with adjustable Active Noise Cancellation • Interactive User Guide — get to know your product • Hi-Res Music Player — import and play your music files * ANC, button customization, and hardware EQ are available on select products

About

Technics Audio Connect

Enhance your audio experience with compatible headphones and earphones. Customize sound quality, adjust noise cancellation, and manage device settings. Easily pair your devices and locate them if lost.

Highlights
  • Smooth pairing experience
  • Customizable sound quality with equalizer
  • Adjustable ambient sound control
  • Find headphones feature
  • Firmware updates
  • Device settings management
Features
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Providing you with a sensational music experience, getting the most from your Technics headphones and earphones. By linking with your headphones and earphones that are compatible with the app, your music listening experience becomes even more appealing. ・ Compatible models EAH-A1000(New), EAH-AZ100, EAH-AZ80, EAH-AZ60M2, EAH-AZ40M2, EAH-A800, EAH-AZ60, EAH-AZ40, EAH-AZ70W ・ A smooth pairing experience  Use the displayed guide to make pairing with your smartphone or tablet a smooth experience. ・ Customize the sound quality to suit your own tastes  With multiple presets and an equalizer that you can freely customize, you can modify the sound quality to your liking. *1 ・ Customizing Ambient Sound Control  Noise canceling and the degree of sound to be included from outside can be adjusted in 100 steps. *1 ・ Find headphones  You can display on a map the location where the headphones last communicated. Furthermore, if the headphones are within communication range, you can have them emit a sound. *1 ・ Firmware updates  These keep your headphones in the most up to date state. ・ Settings for a variety of functions  You can make settings for the ""Auto power off"" function which turns the power off automatically if there are no operations for a certain time and for switching the LED on and off when connected, etc. *1 ・ For more detailed information  Direct access to the user guide for the app and the FAQs. We will continue to increase the functionality while making improvements so that we can provide you with an unrivaled experience into the future. *1 Available only for applicable models

Screenshots

Shure PLAY4 screens
Technics Audio Connect4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Shure PLAY at 4.5 against Technics Audio Connect's 3.8. Shure PLAY also leads on ratings volume (1.2K vs 98). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Shure PLAY holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Shure PLAY has 1.2K ratings behind it against 98, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 44% and 44% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Shure PLAY versus Technics Audio Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterShure PLAYTechnics Audio Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (1.2K ratings) — better3.8 (98 ratings)
Positive reviews43.6% of reviews44.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1.2K — better98
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS17.016.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size71 MB119 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperShurePANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD.

Customer experience

Shure PLAY

All ratings1,195 ratings
Positive87.6%
Neutral4.4%
Negative8.0%
Written reviews326 reviews
Positive43.6%
Neutral16.0%
Negative40.5%

Technics Audio Connect

All ratings98 ratings
Positive65.3%
Neutral12.2%
Negative22.4%
Written reviews227 reviews
Positive44.5%
Neutral15.0%
Negative40.5%

Bugs and requests

Shure PLAY

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Inability to update firmware
  • Inconsistent Bluetooth pairing
  • Music playback issues after iOS updates
  • Unreliable battery level reporting

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to use EQ with other music apps
  • Playlist import and management
  • Firmware update support for more Shure products
  • Improved multi-device connectivity
  • Customizable button controls

Technics Audio Connect

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Shure PLAY

No in-app purchases

None

Technics Audio Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Shure PLAY free?
Shure PLAY is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Technics Audio Connect free?
Technics Audio Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Shure PLAY or Technics Audio Connect?
Shure PLAY is rated higher. Shure PLAY averages 4.5 out of 5 from 1.2K ratings, while Technics Audio Connect averages 3.8 from 98 ratings.
Do Shure PLAY or Technics Audio Connect have ads?
Neither Shure PLAY nor Technics Audio Connect shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Shure PLAY or Technics Audio Connect?
Shure PLAY ships an update every 2 months, and Technics Audio Connect every 2 months. Most recently, Shure PLAY was updated on October 24, 2026 and Technics Audio Connect on October 24, 2026.

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