PlayMemories Mobile Connect vs SPL Reference
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PlayMemories Mobile Connect
Connect your camera to a smartphone or tablet to quickly transfer photos and videos. Control your camera remotely for shooting, and enjoy broad compatibility with various camera models.
- Fast photo/video transfer
- Remote camera control
- Multiple device support
- Broad camera compatibility
- Easy connection
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Memories Mobile is a camera connection and control APP. Through this APP, users can easily connect the full range of cameras such as DSC, a7m4, a7m3, a6400, a6000, etc. to smartphones or tablets to achieve fast transfer of photos and videos. Connection control function: 1. Fast transfer: When users need to quickly transfer photos and videos during shooting, Memories Mobile provides efficient transfer function. Simply connect the phone to the camera to quickly transfer the captured content to the phone or tablet. 2. Multiple device support: Memories Mobile supports a variety of devices, including smartphones, tablets, etc. This provides users with greater flexibility and is convenient for use in different scenarios. 3. Strong compatibility: Memories Mobile is fully compatible with cameras, including ILCE, NW-A77 and other models. This means that users can enjoy the convenience brought by this APP without changing the camera brand. In addition, we are also constantly improving the compatibility of camera devices, expanding the scope of device compatibility testing, collecting user opinions and suggestions, and constantly improving the compatibility testing of mainstream brands and models of mobile devices and cameras, and adapting to more camera models. For some users who use special camera models, they also hope that Memories Mobile can provide more compatibility support. 4. Remote shooting: Through Memories Mobile, users can easily remotely control the camera to shoot. No matter where you are, you can complete the shooting operation with just a tap on the phone. Models supported by Memories Mobile: A7 IV, A7RⅤ, A7C II, A7 III (stand-alone), A7C, A6700 (stand-alone body), A6400 (stand-alone), A6000, A7R III, A7R II, A7 II (stand-alone), A7R IV, ZV-1F, A7S III (stand-alone), A7CR, DSC-RX100M7, ZVE10, ZV-1 II (stand-alone body), ZV-E1 (stand-alone body), A1, A6300 (stand-alone), WX350, A5100, A7S II, A5000, A6400 standard single-lens set (SELP1650 lens), A7 III kit (FE 28-70mm OSS), A7RM4A (stand-alone), A7s IV, RX1R II, RX100 III, RX10 IV, A6600, A6100, HX400, W800, A6500 (stand-alone), A9, WX500, A9 III, A7 II kit (24-240mm), RX1R, ILCE-7RM3A (stand-alone), A5000 kit (E PZ 16-50mm), W830, RX100 II, ZV-E10 Mark II. In general, Memories Mobile supports A7RII (stand-alone), RX100V, RX10III, A7II (stand-alone), A6300, ILCE-6000, RX100III, RX100III, RX100, ILCE-6000 kit, ILCE-7 (stand-alone), ILCE-7R (stand-alone), ILCE-5100 kit, ILCE-5000 kit, A6500 (stand-alone), A7II kit (FE24-70mm), RX100IV, A7SII (stand-alone), A7RII kit (FE24-70mm), A7RII kit (FE24-240mm), RX1RII, RX100II, HX400, H400, RX1, WX220 and many other models. User feedback: We attach great importance to user feedback and suggestions. If you encounter any problems or have any suggestions while using our APP, please feel free to contact us through the following methods: Customer Service Hotline: 4009927082 Email: nongzekj@163.com Privacy Policy: https://kdocs.cn/l/cdxHByXwCAej User Agreement: https://kdocs.cn/l/cdpbTnhx9bQq
SPL Reference
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Hear your system. See your room. SPL Reference combines sound-level measurement with Room Map, a new way for Hi-Fi enthusiasts to explore how bass changes across a listening room. Measure at several positions and see areas of relatively high and low sound pressure at the selected frequency, helping you investigate uneven bass and make more informed speaker and listening-position choices. EXPLORE YOUR LISTENING ROOM • Create a rectangular room and follow a guided 9- or 12-point survey, or customise your measurement positions. • Explore frequency-selectable heatmaps with 1/12- or 1/3-octave bands. • Use generated bass pink noise through your playback system, or a stable external pink-noise source. • Review individual points, capture-quality notes and a repeat measurement at the reference position. • Save maps in Sessions, organise them in projects and export the survey data. A COMPANION TO ROOM REFERENCE Use SPL Reference alongside the separately available Room Reference app to add measured spatial bass comparisons to your room investigation. We are working to integrate the two apps; direct integration is not included in this release. MEASURE WITH CONTEXT • Live A-, C- and Z-weighted measurements • Fast, Slow and Impulse time responses • LAeq, LAFmax, LCpeak and time-history views • Pause, resume, event markers and integrity evidence • Clear distinction between indicative readings and reference-calibrated chains ANALYSE AND DOCUMENT • 1/1- and 1/3-octave frequency analysis, spectrum and spectrogram history • Statistical exceedance levels from L1 to L99 • Noise-exposure assessment using NIOSH, OSHA and configurable models • Projects, notes, photographs and optional location evidence • Microphone profiles, acoustic calibration records and drift checks • Professional PDF reports for ordinary sound-level measurements Browse the public measurement archive from inside the app. Measurements are never uploaded automatically. START FREE. UPGRADE ONCE. The free tier includes the built-in microphone, five active measurement minutes per calendar month, two saved measurements and one project. Room Map and advanced features require Lifetime Professional Unlock, which removes the free limits with one purchase and no subscription. Room Map is included for existing Lifetime Professional owners. ABOUT YOUR RESULTS Room maps show the combined response of your speakers and room at one microphone height. Colours compare the selected frequency across measured positions. Uncalibrated maps display relative levels in dBFS. Results depend on the microphone, calibration, playback setup and measurement conditions. SPL Reference distinguishes indicative and calibrated workflows and does not claim that an unvalidated device is a certified sound-level meter. Occupational-noise results support assessment and documentation; they do not replace professional judgement or applicable legal requirements.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: PlayMemories Mobile Connect at 3 against SPL Reference's 1. PlayMemories Mobile Connect also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, 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
Both are free to download. PlayMemories Mobile Connect sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SPL Reference sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PlayMemories Mobile Connect ships an update every 3 weeks, SPL Reference every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 8, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayMemories Mobile Connect | SPL Reference |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.3 (86 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 1.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 86 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 243 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 17+ |
| Developer | Changsha Nongze Technology Service Co., Ltd. | Direct Sound Records Ltd |
Bugs and requests
PlayMemories Mobile Connect
Reported bugs
3 issues- Inability to transfer photos after initial use
- Compatibility issues with newer camera models
- Unreliable connection between camera and phone
Requested features
3 requests- Free photo transfer option
- Improved camera connectivity
- Support for RAW file formats
SPL Reference
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PlayMemories Mobile Connect
- 半年会员$14.99
- 永久会员$29.99
- 两年会员$29.99
SPL Reference
- Lifetime Professional Unlock$39.99
Questions
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