TA Control vs AcousticLab
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
TA Control
Remotely manage your network-capable T+A audio devices wirelessly. Control all device functions, browse your music library, and create playlists, even without direct line of sight. Displays information about the currently playing media.
- Wireless device control
- Control all device functions
- Browse UPnP media servers
- Create playlists
- Display playback information
- Control without line-of-sight
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The TA Control App allows you to control your network-capable T+A device by wireless means (special firmware required). The TA Control App provides a convenient means of controlling virtually all the deviceís functions, even when there is no direct line-of-sight contact with it. The App can also display information relating to the selected source or the medium currently playing. The integrated control point function is a convenient method of browsing your music collection stored on UPnP media servers, and creating a favourite / play-list.'
AcousticLab
Transform your iOS device into a professional noise measurement tool. Capture precise sound with stereo recording, calibration, and advanced analysis features. Ideal for accurate audio data collection and evaluation.
- Professional stereo recording
- Precise sound acquisition and analysis
- Input channel calibration
- Automatic recording triggers
- Prerecord function
- Signal marking and playback
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AcousticLab is a professional stereo recorder APP developed by ZKXY (a member of BSWA Group). This APP will turn your iOS device into a professional noise measurement device with precise sound acquisition and analysis. The measurement system will fulfill the requirement of IEC and ASTM standards when using an external stereo sound card and precision microphones. The input channels (microphones) can be calibrated with a standard calibrator to get the actual sound level of test signals, and the output channels also can be corrected according to the surrounding environment. - Support mono and stereo recording. - The input channels can be calibrated with standard sound level calibrators or manually input the calibration factor. - Support two kinds of setting to automatically trigger the recording. - Prerecord function ensures every important signal will be capture. - The key position of the signal can be easily marked and playback. - The volume of the two playback channels can be adjusted respectively. Monthly description of audio data package: -FFT analysis of audio data. File format modification (caf/wav). -Subscription cycle: 1 month (continuous monthly products) -Subscription price: $9.99 / month -Unsubscribe: manually open "Settings" of mobile phone, enter "app store", enter "account settings" page, click "subscribe" to unsubscribe manually -Privacy Policy: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_7.html -Terms and Conditions: http://neyue.com.cn/newsshown_6.html
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: TA Control at 5.0 against AcousticLab's 4.0. TA Control also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. AcousticLab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. TA Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
TA Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 1 respectively.
TA Control ships an update every 2 months, AcousticLab every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | TA Control | AcousticLab |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 69 MB | 7 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | T + A elektroakustik GmbH & Co. KG | ZKXY Technology Co., Ltd |
Customer experience
TA Control
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In-app purchases
TA Control
No in-app purchases
AcousticLab
- Audio Analysis Set, 1 Month$9.991 Month
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