Technics Audio Center vs Audio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Technics Audio Center
Control and play music from various sources on compatible devices. Stream from popular services, manage playlists, and adjust audio settings like bass, mid, and treble. Link multiple speakers for a synchronized listening experience.
- Network playback
- USB memory playback
- CD and Super Audio CD playback
- Multi-device playlist functions
- Streaming service integration
- Audio setting adjustments
- Multi-speaker linking
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The Technics Audio Center enables you to intuitively use Technics products, play music and change settings. ・Main Features - Simple and Intuitive Menu - Network Playback - USB Memory Playback - CD Playback *1 - Super Audio CD Playback *2 - Multi Device Playlist Functions - Control Spotify, Amazon Music, TIDAL, TIDAL Connect, Qobuz, Deezer, Roon Ready and Internet Radio *3 - Power Control and Setup Control - Bass/Mid/Treble Control - Space Tune *4 - Link multiple speakers to play your songs *5 - Allow you to play in stereo with two SC-C50s or two SC-C30s *1 Compatible Models are SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. *2 Compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SL-G700. *3 Amazon Music compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. TIDAL Connect compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. Qobuz compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. Roon Ready compatible Models are SL-G700M2/SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65. *4 Compatible Models are SU-GX70/SC-CX700/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65/SC-C50/SC-C30. *5 Compatible models are SL-G700M2/SA-C600/SA-C100/SC-C70MK2/SC-C65/SC-C50/SC-C30. ・Compatible Models - SL-G700M2 - SL-G700 - SU-GX70 - SC-CX700 - SA-C600 - SA-C100 - OTTAVA f SC-C70MK2 - OTTAVA f SC-C65 - OTTAVA S SC-C50 - OTTAVA S SC-C30 ※Please use "Technics Music App" for Technics SU-R1/SU-G30/ST-C700D/OTTAVA SC-C500/SU-C550/ST-G30/OTTAVA f SC-C70. For information on using this app, compatible models and feature or any trouble about this app, please visit the following support page. https://www.technics.com/support/downloads/tac-app/ios/index.html Please understand that we will not be able to contact you directly even if you use the “Email Developer” link.
Audio
Enhance your audio experience with this companion app for supported Audio-Technica headphones. Easily manage Bluetooth connections, customize controls, and adjust settings like volume and operation patterns for personalized sound. Get detailed status information and an operating guide for stress-free use.
- Bluetooth product operating guide
- In-use status information
- Customizable equalizer
- Volume step setting
- Button and touch-sensor adjustment
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Enrich your everyday listening. This dedicated app increases the convenience of using supported Audio-Technica products. In addition to making Bluetooth products easy to use, even for first-time users, the app also allows users to customize the headphones' volume control and operation patterns as desired. Main features : - Operating guide for stress-free use of Bluetooth products - In-use status information display, including battery level and mode status - Customizable equalizer and volume step setting - Button and touch-sensor operation adjustment to accommodate your dominant hand or other preferences *Available features vary depending on the product. Supported products : ATH-SQ1TW2NC, ATH-TWX9MK2, ATH-CC500BT2, ATH-CKS50TW2, ATH-CKS30TW+, ATH-TWX7, ATH-SQ1TW2, ATH-WB2022, ATH-CKS30TW, ATH-CC500BT, ATH-TWX9, ATH-HL7BT, ATH-CKS50TW, ATH-M50xBT2, ATH-CKR70TW, ATH-ANC300TW, ATH-ANC400BT, ATH-ANC900BT Includes products that are not sold in some countries or regions. Some features and services may not be available depending on the country or region. --- The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Audio-Technica Corporation is under license. All other trademarks are property of their respective owners. This app may become unusable without prior notice due to iOS updates. Please be aware of this in advance. For inquiries about the app, please submit the form below. support@audio-technica.co.jp
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Audio at 4.6 against Technics Audio Center's 4.1. Audio also leads on ratings volume (1.5K vs 178). Technics Audio Center's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio has 1.5K ratings behind it against 178, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of Technics Audio Center's written reviews are positive against 26% of Audio's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Technics Audio Center ships an update every 2 months, Audio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Technics Audio Center | Audio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (178 ratings) | 4.6 (1.5K ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 28.8% of reviews — better | 26.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 178 | 1.5K — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 125 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | PANASONIC ENTERTAINMENT & COMMUNICATION CO., LTD. | audio-technica |
Customer experience
Technics Audio Center
Audio
Bugs and requests
Technics Audio Center
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Audio
Reported bugs
3 issues- App unable to detect or connect to paired headphones
- Codec settings reset after headphone disconnection
- Sidetone feature randomly turning on
Requested features
4 requests- Equalizer settings for more audio customization
- Option to disable voice assistant button
- Support for more headphone models
- iPad app version
In-app purchases
Technics Audio Center
No in-app purchases
Audio
No in-app purchases
Questions
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