Comparison

Audioengine Control vs TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

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

Head to head
About

Audioengine Control

This app allows you to set up and control your Audioengine B-Fi Music Streamer. Stream high-resolution audio from your favorite services or music library to your stereo system, with multiroom capabilities and seamless synchronization.

Highlights
  • Set up and control B-Fi Music Streamer
  • High-resolution multiroom audio streaming
  • Stream from music services and library
  • Multiroom listening experience
  • Versatile playback options
  • Low-latency audio synchronization
Features
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This is the companion app to set up the Audioengine B-Fi Music Streamer. Connect to your existing stereo and home network and stream high-resolution multiroom audio directly from this app, your favorite music services or music library using any phone, tablet, or computer. HI-FIDELITY HOME MUSIC STREAMING After setup using your iPhone or iPad, any music player or streaming app can be used from any device to play all your music, including your favorite downloaded songs. MULTIROOM LISTENING EXPERIENCE Add additional Audioengine B-Fi streamers and turn any stereo into a multiroom music system. Control your music, volume, and speaker selection from anywhere in your home and play any song in any room (or all rooms). VERSATILE PLAYBACK Select the B-Fi streamer as the audio output in iOS Music and if your favorite player has audio output settings, you can select B-Fi as the output directly in the app. The good news is any music player will work for iOS and MacOS as well as DLNA or UPnP options for other operating systems. AUDIOENGINE SIGNATURE SOUND Audioengine B-Fi Music Streamers connected to your existing music systems provide low-latency and seamless audio synchronization between multiple speakers with digital and analog outputs for premium HD wireless audio. So no matter how you listen, Audioengine audio quality and simplicity will always be best-in-class. • Simple set up and control with multiroom music and stereo pairing • High-fidelity music streaming for your home with any song in any room • Play different songs in different rooms or the same song in every room • Stream from your favorite music services and library using your phone, tablet, and computer • Play on-demand internet radio, podcasts, audiobooks, and save your favorites • Supports multiple users and multiple music players • Low-latency and seamless audio synchronization between multiple speakers • Digital outputs for premium HD wireless audio NEED HELP? Find FAQs and more info here: support.audioengineusa.com Or send us an email: support@audioengineusa.com

About

TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

This utility app allows simultaneous remote control of up to five compatible recording devices. Users can monitor device status, view real-time waveforms, and assign custom names and colors for easy identification. It also facilitates the recording of metadata directly into audio files.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous remote control of up to five units
  • Real-time waveform monitoring
  • Device status checking
  • Customizable device names and colors
  • Metadata recording (BEXT, iXML)
Features
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The TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT is an app that provides remote control up to five units simultaneously. This app enables to check device status and view the recorded waveforms real time for operation confirmation. Names and colors can be applied to individual devices for easy identification. Also, Metadata (project name, scene name, take number) can be recorded in the recording file (BEXT, iXML). ※The AK-BT1/2 Bluetooth adapter (separately sold) is needed to be able to control the unit via the TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT app. For more information on how to connect AK-BT1/2 or how to use TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT, please refer to the instruction manual. ※This app does not support monitoring of the main unit’s input sound. To monitor this, please use the headphones output. Please carefully read the license agreement below before using this application. http://tascam.jp/content/downloads/products/862/license_e_app_license.pdf

Screenshots

Audioengine Control2 screens
TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT4 screens

Verdict

The call

Audioengine Control and TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT both sit at 2.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 22% of Audioengine Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT's. Audioengine Control also leads on ratings volume (22 vs 7) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 16). TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 7 months). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.0 for Audioengine Control against 2.0 for TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 22 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 22% of Audioengine Control's written reviews are positive against 0% of TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audioengine Control ships an update every 7 months, TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Audioengine Control versus TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioengine ControlTASCAM RECORDER CONNECT
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (22 ratings) — better2.0 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews22.2% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings22 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size184 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudioengine LLCTEAC CORP.

Customer experience

Audioengine Control

All ratings22 ratings
Positive22.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.3%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive22.2%
Neutral0.0%
Negative77.8%

TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Audioengine Control

No in-app purchases

None

TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audioengine Control free?
Audioengine Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT free?
TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audioengine Control or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT?
Audioengine Control is rated higher. Audioengine Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT averages 2.0 from 7 ratings.
Do Audioengine Control or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT have ads?
Neither Audioengine Control nor TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audioengine Control or TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT?
Audioengine Control ships an update every 7 months, and TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT every 3 months. Most recently, Audioengine Control was updated on October 3, 2026 and TASCAM RECORDER CONNECT on October 13, 2026.

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