Portacapture Control

Name: Portacapture Control
Rating: 2.7692308 (85 reviews)
Author: TEAC CORPORATION

By: TEAC CORPORATION

Dedicated app for Portacapture X8 that allows for flexible remote control.

Features & Capabilities

■Portacapture’s operability at the palm of your hands

The Portacapture Control is an app that provides operability with the same user interface as the touch panel on Portacapture.
In addition to the basic REC start/stop, gain adjustment, mixer control, mark registration, and all the other controls that can be performed on the main unit are available on this app. Moreover, you can always check information about the input level, recording progress/remaining time, battery level, as well as set various parameters including low-cut, limiter, and many more effects.

※The AK-BT1 Bluetooth adapter (separately sold) is needed to be able to control the main unit via the Portacapture Control app. For more information on how to connect Portacapture and AK-BT1 or how to use Portacapture Control, please refer to the instruction manual.

※This app does not support monitoring of the main unit’s input sound. To monitor this, please use the headphones output or the speaker function on Portacapture.

Please carefully read the license agreement below before using this application.
http://tascam.jp/content/downloads/products/862/license_e_app_license.pdf

User Growth & Download Statistics

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Version:

2.0.0 Last updated: 2024-09-12

Version code:

Creation date:

2021-11-14

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Permissions:

android.permission.ACCESS_COARSE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.ACCESS_FINE_LOCATION Very high risk
android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE High risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADMIN Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_ADVERTISE Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_CONNECT Moderate risk
android.permission.BLUETOOTH_SCAN Moderate risk
android.permission.INTERNET Low risk

Size:

17.20MB

Email:

te*****@teac.jp

URLs:

Website ,Privacy policy

Full description:

Source:

Google Play Store

Data ingested on:

2026-06-09

Compare stats and ranking:

Ranking

# 526,875 ▼ 1,660

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Developed by:

TEAC CORPORATION

Google Play Store

https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.qtproject.example.PortacaptureControl

Email:

te*****@teac.jp

Website:

https://teac-global.com

User Reviews

Overall, users find it functional when it connects and value Android support, but persistent Bluetooth instability, privacy concerns around location/clipboard access, and occasional crashes—especially after updates or on newer Android versions—undermine reliability for wireless control. Connectivity issues on devices like Pixel are a common theme.

Pros

App generally works and does what you need when it connects.
Bluetooth control features are usable and function for wireless control.
Android compatibility is appreciated, with reports of long-term usability (years).

Cons

Unstable Bluetooth connections and frequent drops; some devices (e.g., Pixel) have trouble connecting; issues persist across updates.
Requires location services to connect, raising privacy concerns (clipboard access/privacy).
Crashes or instability after updates/Android 14; disconnects when the app is minimized; long connection times.