DR CONTROL vs Swiftfin
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/
Swiftfin
Stream your video collection from a Jellyfin media server to your iOS device. Enjoy an easy-to-use interface for your media library and watch live TV if you have the necessary hardware.
- Native iOS/iPadOS video player
- Connects to Jellyfin media servers
- Stream video collection
- Easy-to-use interface
- Watch Live TV (with hardware)
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Swiftfin is a fast, native video player that works with Jellyfin, the open source free software media server. 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 video to your iOS/iPadOS device - View your collection in an easy to use interface This is an official Jellyfin companion app. Thank you for using Jellyfin!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Swiftfin at 3.8 against DR CONTROL's 2.3. Swiftfin also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 22%) and ratings volume (267 vs 25). DR CONTROL's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 18.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Swiftfin holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Swiftfin has 267 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 53% of Swiftfin's.
DR CONTROL ships an update every 5 weeks, Swiftfin every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | DR CONTROL | Swiftfin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.3 (25 ratings) | 3.8 (267 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 21.9% of reviews | 53.2% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 25 | 267 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 186 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | TEAC CORP. | Anthony Lavado |
Customer experience
DR CONTROL
Swiftfin
Bugs and requests
DR CONTROL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Swiftfin
Reported bugs
5 issues- Unable to connect to Jellyfin server after recent updates
- Sorting and filtering not working as expected
- Playback issues with certain video codecs and formats
- Home bar not disappearing during video playback
- Sync issues between iOS and tvOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- Add offline media download capability
- Implement Picture-in-Picture mode
- Introduce a shuffle option for episodes
- Integrate e-book and audiobook support
- Allow customization of media library views
In-app purchases
DR CONTROL
No in-app purchases
Swiftfin
No in-app purchases
