# NANLINK vs playmemories mobile control

The clearest difference is rating: playmemories mobile control at 3.0 against NANLINK's 2.0. NANLINK's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and ratings volume (93 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. playmemories mobile control sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. NANLINK asks for nothing beyond the download.

playmemories mobile control holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: NANLINK has 93 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 19% of NANLINK's written reviews are positive against 0% of playmemories mobile control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

NANLINK ships an update every 2 weeks, playmemories mobile control every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | NANLINK | playmemories mobile control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (93 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006/reviews) | **[3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmemories-mobile-control/id6740984960/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **93** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | **19.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 84 MB | 140 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Guangdong Nanguang Photo&Video Systems Co., Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1414146894) | [CSHY](https://appshunter.io/developer/1738608059) |

## What reviewers say

### NANLINK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/nanlink/id1584085006)

This wireless lighting control app allows users to manage light fixtures via Bluetooth and 2.4G protocols. It enables full control of individual or multiple fixtures synchronously for creating lighting effects and improving production efficiency.

**Highlights:** Bluetooth and 2.4G wireless control, Individual and group fixture control, Synchronous control of multiple fixtures, Creation of lighting effects, Scenario and group-based design, Full control of HSL and intensity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy setup and connection (recent reviews)
- 🚀 Instant light control
- 🎨 Full color controls with multiple inputs
- 🗂️ Separate fixture groups are handy
- 🗄️ Presets save full HSL and intensity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Lights spontaneously lose connection
- 🐛 Short delay before settings appear
- 🐛 UX overhaul needed, hard to find settings
- 🐛 Presets buried deep in menus
- 🐛 App doesn't have adaptive interface for iPads

**Reported bugs**

- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping light and settings appearing
- Presets buried several levels deep
- Lights spontaneously lose connection
- Short delay between tapping into a light and the settings coming up

**Requested features**

- Allow individual light adjustment within groups
- Make connection more stable
- Make settings appear instantly
- UX overhaul, make important settings accessible
- Put preset saving feature front and center


### playmemories mobile control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playmemories-mobile-control/id6740984960)

Transform your camera into a powerful tool for capturing and organizing cherished moments. This application helps you manage your photos, ensuring every memory finds its place.

**Highlights:** Camera remote control, Photo organization, Support for Alpha series cameras, Support for Cyber-shot cameras, Support for NEX and ZV-1 cameras

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Half-year VIP | $14.99 | one-time |
| PA Me | $14.99 | one-time |
| PA Me | $24.99 | one-time |
| Two-year vip | $29.99 | one-time |
| PA Me | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is NANLINK free?

NANLINK is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is playmemories mobile control free?

playmemories mobile control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, NANLINK or playmemories mobile control?

playmemories mobile control is rated higher. NANLINK averages 2.0 out of 5 from 93 ratings, while playmemories mobile control averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do NANLINK or playmemories mobile control have ads?

Neither NANLINK nor playmemories mobile control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, NANLINK or playmemories mobile control?

NANLINK ships an update every 2 weeks, and playmemories mobile control every 3 weeks. Most recently, NANLINK was updated on October 30, 2026 and playmemories mobile control on October 30, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*