Comparison

DR CONTROL vs Jellyfin Mobile

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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/

About

Jellyfin Mobile

Access and stream your entire media collection from your own server. Enjoy your audio, video, and photos on your device with a user-friendly interface. This app requires a Jellyfin server to be set up and running.

Highlights
  • Stream personal media collections
  • Access audio, video, and photos
  • User-friendly interface
  • Watch Live TV and recorded shows
  • Official companion app
Features
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The Jellyfin project is an open source, free software media server. No fees, no tracking, no hidden agenda. Get our free server to collect all your audio, video, photos, and more in one place. To use the app, you must have a Jellyfin server set up and running. Find out more at https://jellyfin.org With a Jellyfin server, you can: - Watch Live TV and recorded shows from your Jellyfin server (additional hardware/services required) - Stream your media to your iOS/iPadOS device - View your collection in an easy to use interface This is the official Jellyfin companion app. Thank you for using Jellyfin!

Screenshots

DR CONTROL4 screens
Jellyfin Mobile4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Jellyfin Mobile at 4.1 against DR CONTROL's 2.3. Jellyfin Mobile also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 22%) and ratings volume (497 vs 25). DR CONTROL's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 4 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.4). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Jellyfin Mobile holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Jellyfin Mobile has 497 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 50% of Jellyfin Mobile's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DR CONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, Jellyfin Mobile every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
DR CONTROL versus Jellyfin Mobile: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDR CONTROLJellyfin Mobile
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (25 ratings)4.1 (497 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.9% of reviews49.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings25497 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTEAC CORP.Anthony Lavado

Customer experience

DR CONTROL

All ratings25 ratings
Positive28.0%
Neutral8.0%
Negative64.0%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive21.9%
Neutral13.3%
Negative64.8%

Jellyfin Mobile

All ratings467 ratings
Positive74.3%
Neutral6.6%
Negative19.1%
Written reviews285 reviews
Positive49.8%
Neutral18.9%
Negative31.2%

Bugs and requests

DR CONTROL

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Jellyfin Mobile

Reported bugs

12 issues
  • Audio problems with background playback
  • Download on iPad not working
  • Background play does not work
  • Slow on RasPi
  • Won't connect
Show 7 more
  • Couldn't connect to server
  • Subtitle scaling issues
  • Buggy client state
  • Transcoding issues
  • Chromecast connection failure
  • Stops playing after 30 seconds
  • Buggy and feature limited

Requested features

8 requests
  • Add background playback
  • Add Chromecast support
  • Add offline downloads
  • Add shuffle functionality
  • Add Apple TV support
Show 3 more
  • Add external subtitle support
  • Add lockscreen controls for music
  • Add download offline functionality

In-app purchases

None

DR CONTROL

No in-app purchases

None

Jellyfin Mobile

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR CONTROL free?
DR CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Jellyfin Mobile free?
Jellyfin Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, DR CONTROL or Jellyfin Mobile?
Jellyfin Mobile is rated higher. DR CONTROL averages 2.3 out of 5 from 25 ratings, while Jellyfin Mobile averages 4.1 from 497 ratings.
Do DR CONTROL or Jellyfin Mobile have ads?
Neither DR CONTROL nor Jellyfin Mobile shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DR CONTROL or Jellyfin Mobile?
DR CONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, and Jellyfin Mobile every 4 months. Most recently, DR CONTROL was updated on October 19, 2026 and Jellyfin Mobile on October 20, 2026.

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