DR CONTROL vs MeTV App
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
DR CONTROL
Control TASCAM DR-22WL/DR-44WL recorders remotely via Wi-Fi. Adjust recording levels, filters, and manage files from your smartphone or tablet without being tied to a computer.
- Remote Wi-Fi control
- Adjust recording levels
- Manage filter settings
- File organizing
- File transfer
- Two connection modes (Via Router, To Device)
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TASCAM DR CONTROL is an app that allows you to control the DR-22WL/DR-44WL Linear PCM Recorders remotely via Wi-fi. Enjoy handy recording on the DR-22WL/DR-44WL with a smartphone or tablet without the location restictions of a computer. TASCAM DR CONTROL allows you to remotely control recording levels, filter settings, file organizing and file transfer from DR-22WL/DR-44WL to your smartphone or tablet device. Also you can choose the connection from two different type: - “VIA ROUTER” mode enables the wireless remote control operation by connecting your smartphone or tablet device to a Wi-Fi router installed in a studio or at home. Remote control is operable with email, map, or other apps and online services at the same time - “TO DEVICE” mode allows direct, one-to-one connection with the DR-22WL/DR-44WL, and so the remote control function works in the outdoor environment where Wi-Fi router is not available The Version 2.0 firmware can be freely downloaded on the TASCAM’s website or on the App, letting the users to update their DR-22WL/DR-44WL on their own. The TASCAM DR CONTROL app can also be installed or updated for free. *Firmware version below does not support updates through this App. DR-44WL System F/W： 1.2.0、1.2.1 DR-22WL System F/W： 1.2.0、1.2.1、1.2.2 For customers using these versions, please update the firmware using the main unit. Instructions are available at tascam.com Please carefully read the license agreement below before using this application. http://tascam.jp/content/downloads/products/862/license_e_app_license.pdf You can see details at TASCAM's website. http://tascam.com/product/dr_control/
MeTV App
Explore classic television shows and relive television nostalgia. This app provides information about your favorite programs from America's #1 classic television network.
- Classic television network content
- Information on favorite shows
- Nostalgia features
- iPhone and iPad compatibility
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MeTV - America's #1 Classic Television Network - read about your favorite shows and nostalgia on your iPhone and iPad. Your feedback can help make the MeTV app better for everyone. Share your app feedback with iOS-feedback@metv.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: MeTV App at 2.6 against DR CONTROL's 2.3. MeTV App also leads on ratings volume (689 vs 25). DR CONTROL's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MeTV App holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MeTV App has 689 ratings behind it against 25, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 22% of DR CONTROL's written reviews are positive against 24% of MeTV App's.
DR CONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, MeTV App every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR CONTROL | MeTV App |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (25 ratings) | 2.6 (689 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | 24.3% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 689 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | TEAC CORP. | ME-TV National Limited Partnership |
Customer experience
DR CONTROL
MeTV App
Bugs and requests
DR CONTROL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
MeTV App
Reported bugs
4 issues- Sign-up page with unreadable text
- Inconsistent live stream functionality
- Freezing and repeated playback issues
- Incorrect program scheduling information
Requested features
4 requests- Live streaming option
- More frequent quiz updates
- Ability to remove/change favorite shows
- Improved accessibility for visually impaired users
In-app purchases
DR CONTROL
No in-app purchases
MeTV App
No in-app purchases
