Comparison

Portacapture Control vs SYNCO Audio

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

Head to head
About

Portacapture Control

Control your Portacapture device remotely with this app. Adjust settings, monitor recording status, and manage parameters like gain and effects from your smartphone or tablet. Requires a Bluetooth adapter for connectivity.

Highlights
  • Remote REC start/stop
  • Gain adjustment
  • Mixer control
  • Mark registration
  • Input level monitoring
  • Recording progress/remaining time
  • Parameter settings (low-cut, limiter)
Features
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■Portacapture’s operability at the palm of your hands The Portacapture Control is an app that provides operability with the same user interface as the touch panel on Portacapture. In addition to the basic REC start/stop, gain adjustment, mixer control, mark registration, and all the other controls that can be performed on the main unit are available on this app. Moreover, you can always check information about the input level, recording progress/remaining time, battery level, as well as set various parameters including low-cut, limiter, and many more effects. ※The AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (separately sold) is needed to be able to control the main unit via the Portacapture Control app. For more information on how to connect Portacapture and AK-BT1 or how to use Portacapture Control, 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 or the speaker function on Portacapture. Please carefully read the license agreement below before using this application. http://tascam.jp/content/downloads/products/862/license_e_app_license.pdf

About

SYNCO Audio

Manage and maintain your wireless earphones with this intelligent tool. Effortlessly group devices and update firmware with a single tap for optimal performance.

Highlights
  • Intelligent management tool
  • Wireless earphone control
  • Quick device grouping
  • One-tap firmware updates
  • Intuitive interface
Features
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SYNCO Audio is a versatile intelligent management tool designed to simplify the control and maintenance of wireless earphone devices. With an intuitive interface and efficient operational features, it allows users to effortlessly manage multiple devices. Audio Device Management Features ● Quick Grouping: Easily organize multiple devices into groups. ● One-Tap Firmware Update: Ensure devices stay up-to-date and perform optimally with easy firmware upgrades.

Screenshots

Portacapture Control4 screens
SYNCO Audio3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Portacapture Control at 3.7 against SYNCO Audio's 1.0. Portacapture Control also leads on ratings volume (9 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). SYNCO Audio's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Portacapture Control holds the better App Store score, 3.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Portacapture Control has 9 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Portacapture Control ships an update every 4 months, SYNCO Audio every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Portacapture Control versus SYNCO Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPortacapture ControlSYNCO Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (9 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings9 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAC CORP.Moman Technology Limited

Customer experience

Portacapture Control

All ratings9 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative50.0%

SYNCO Audio

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

None

Portacapture Control

No in-app purchases

None

SYNCO Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Portacapture Control free?
Portacapture Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SYNCO Audio free?
SYNCO Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Portacapture Control or SYNCO Audio?
Portacapture Control is rated higher. Portacapture Control averages 3.7 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while SYNCO Audio averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Portacapture Control or SYNCO Audio have ads?
Neither Portacapture Control nor SYNCO Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Portacapture Control or SYNCO Audio?
Portacapture Control ships an update every 4 months, and SYNCO Audio every 3 weeks. Most recently, Portacapture Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and SYNCO Audio on October 30, 2026.

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