Comparison

DR Controller vs Xperia Ear Duo

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

Head to head
About

DR Controller

Manage and configure your RECBOX device directly from your smartphone or tablet. Control server settings, manage downloaded content, and initiate content transfers from compatible devices.

Highlights
  • RECBOX basic settings
  • Digital Rack configuration
  • Content management and deletion
  • Content downloading
  • Automatic download setup
  • Detailed RECBOX settings
Features
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◆ スマホでRECBOXの設定ができる!「DR Controller」 DR ControllerはRECBOXの設定アプリです。 RECBOXの基本設定はもちろん、ダビングされたコンテンツの管理や削除、対応機器からのダビング操作などができます。 スマホやタブレットで使いやすいインターフェイスです。 -------------------------- ■「DR Controller」の主な機能 -------------------------- RECBOXと同じネットワーク内であれば、「DR Controller」一つでRECBOXの設定がすべてできます。 ・サーバーの基本設定  RECBOXの基本的な設定が行えます。サーバーの起動・停止などができます。   ・デジタルラックの基本設定 (HVL-DRシリーズのみ対応)  宅内のサーバー機器が公開するコンテンツ情報を収集し、中継配信するサーバーです。  起動・停止や収集対象の選択等ができます。 ・コンテンツの管理  ダウンロード済みの番組の確認や削除、ネットワーク転送などが行えます。  長い番組タイトルを好きな名前に変更したり、データを圧縮して容量を節約することができます。 ・ダウンロード  対応機器から録画番組をRECBOXへダウンロードすることができます。 ・自動ダウンロード設定  対応機器から自動ダウンロード(自動ダビング)するための機器登録や設定が行えます。 ・各種設定  RECBOXの詳細設定が行えます。 -------------------------- ■ 対象機器 -------------------------- HVL-DRシリーズ HVL-RSシリーズ HVL-LSシリーズ ※各製品の詳細は、アイ・オー・データ機器のホームページをご参照ください。 -------------------------- ■ 対応機器 -------------------------- iOSとiPadOS 端末にインストールできます。  ※ 動作確認済み機器は、アイ・オー・データ機器のホームページをご確認ください。

About

Xperia Ear Duo

Control your audio experience and stay connected to your surroundings. This app allows for initial setup, access to manuals, and customization of your device's settings, including voice commands and adaptive volume control.

Highlights
  • Voice command activation
  • Adaptive volume control
  • Clear and natural sound
  • Head gesture recognition
  • Initial setup and customization
  • Access to instruction manual
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The Xperia Ear Duo offers a new listening experience while staying connected to the world. You can enjoy music, make calls and more, all while being able to hear your surroundings. With this app, you can initial setup, check the instruction manual and customize each setting of Xperia Ear Duo. Main features: ・Voice commands You can activate Siri® by tapping touchpad (R) of Xperia Ear Duo. ・Adaptive volume control Adjusts volume automatically according to your environment. ・ClearPhase™ Provides clear and natural sound. ・Head gestures Recognizes your intention by detecting your head gestures, nodding or shaking head to answer/decline incoming call or control music etc. keeping your hands free. Compatibility: iOS 10 or later Bluetooth profile: A2DP, AVRCP, HFP This application uses analytics software to collect and aggregate statistics to help us improve this app and our services. None of this data can be used to identify you.

Screenshots

DR Controller3 screens
Xperia Ear Duo4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Xperia Ear Duo at 43% against DR Controller's 5%. Xperia Ear Duo also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 20 months) and iOS requirement (10.0 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DR Controller ships an update every 20 months, Xperia Ear Duo every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 13, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DR Controller versus Xperia Ear Duo: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDR ControllerXperia Ear Duo
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.2 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews5.0% of reviews42.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 20 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.410.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperI-O DATA, INC.Sony Mobile Communications AB

Customer experience

DR Controller

Written reviews20 reviews
Positive5.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative95.0%

Xperia Ear Duo

All ratings5 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive42.9%
Neutral14.3%
Negative42.9%

In-app purchases

None

DR Controller

No in-app purchases

None

Xperia Ear Duo

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DR Controller free?
DR Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Xperia Ear Duo free?
Xperia Ear Duo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DR Controller or Xperia Ear Duo have ads?
Neither DR Controller nor Xperia Ear Duo shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DR Controller or Xperia Ear Duo?
DR Controller ships an update every 20 months, and Xperia Ear Duo every 6 weeks. Most recently, DR Controller was updated on August 13, 2026 and Xperia Ear Duo on September 15, 2026.

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