Comparison

Spancontrol 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

Spancontrol

This app acts as a remote control for the Spanner AAX plugin. It requires Spanner version 4.1 or higher to function. It offers a convenient way to manage your audio plugin settings remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Compatibility with Spanner AAX plugin
  • Requires Spanner 4.1 or greater
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Remote control app for the Spanner AAX plugin. Requires Spanner 4.1 or greater.

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

SPHERE Connect 23 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: SPHERE Connect 2 at weekly against Spancontrol's every 7 months. SPHERE Connect 2 also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Spancontrol ships an update every 7 months, SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 8, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Spancontrol versus SPHERE Connect 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSpancontrolSPHERE Connect 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB35 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developermaggot mediaGinger Audio Technology Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Spancontrol

No in-app purchases

None

SPHERE Connect 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Spancontrol free?
Spancontrol 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 Spancontrol or SPHERE Connect 2 have ads?
Neither Spancontrol nor SPHERE Connect 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Spancontrol or SPHERE Connect 2?
Spancontrol ships an update every 7 months, and SPHERE Connect 2 weekly. Most recently, Spancontrol was updated on September 8, 2026 and SPHERE Connect 2 on August 23, 2026.

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