Comparison

D vs SPHERE Connect 2

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

Head to head
About

D

Control DXR/DXS mk3 speaker parameters remotely via Bluetooth from your iOS device. Adjust levels, EQ, and more in real-time from anywhere in the venue. Monitor speaker status and manage multiple units simultaneously.

Highlights
  • Remote parameter control via Bluetooth
  • Real-time level and EQ adjustments
  • Monitor limiter activity and temperature
  • Control up to ten speakers simultaneously
  • Grouping for unified control
  • Scene save/recall functionality
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D‑Remote is a dedicated software application that allows you to remotely control DXR/DXS mk3 parameters using your iOS device via Bluetooth. With D‑Remote, you can make adjustments from wherever you are—on stage, at FOH, or while listening from the audience area—so it’s easy to balance levels and refine sound quality in real time. It supports control of all parameters, including level, delay, EQ, crossover, FBS, ducker, identification, panel lock, and scene save/recall. In addition, D-Remote monitors each speaker’s limiter activity and temperature, and displays error alerts. The app can control up to ten DXR/DXS mk3 speakers simultaneously, and grouping is available for unified level and mute control—helping streamline setup and operation.

About

SPHERE Connect 2

Features
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Sphere Connect 2 is free to download and use. It is the companion remote control app for Ginger Audio Sphere immersive monitoring systems. Control your Sphere sessions directly from your iPhone or iPad with real-time access to monitoring controls, session status, and immersive audio workflows. Designed for professional studios, post-production facilities, and immersive audio environments, Sphere Connect 2 provides convenient wireless control while maintaining the precision required for professional monitoring. A Ginger Audio application for Sphere users

Screenshots

D4 screens
SPHERE Connect 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SPHERE Connect 2 at weekly against D's every 3 months. SPHERE Connect 2 also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D ships an update every 3 months, SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
D versus SPHERE Connect 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDSPHERE Connect 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size34 MB35 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationGinger Audio Technology Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

D

No in-app purchases

None

SPHERE Connect 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D free?
D is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is SPHERE Connect 2 free?
SPHERE Connect 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do D or SPHERE Connect 2 have ads?
Neither D nor SPHERE Connect 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D or SPHERE Connect 2?
D ships an update every 3 months, and SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. Most recently, D was updated on October 13, 2026 and SPHERE Connect 2 on October 7, 2026.

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