Comparison

Avid Control vs PT Shortcuts Quiz

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

Head to head
About

Avid Control

Control your audio and video software wirelessly from your iPad. This app offers deep, multi-touch control for recording, mixing, and navigating complex projects, enhancing efficiency and flexibility beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of audio/video software
  • Multi-touch mixing and recording
  • Access hundreds of software commands
  • Track and fader control
  • Visual feedback and metering
  • Customizable layouts and macros
Features
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For full instructions please see: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-Control-Support SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Qualified Mac or Windows-based computer running any supported EUCON-enabled application and EuControl 2026.4 (NOTE: The free EUCON 2026.4 software must be downloaded from Avid and installed before using Avid Control) • One of the following connections: - Accessible wireless network (5 Ghz Wi-Fi network recommended), or - Lightning-to-USB 3 Camera Adapter + USB 2-to-Ethernet Adapter to connect an Ethernet cable directly to iPad (be sure to disable Wi-Fi on your iPad when using this connection type) ABOUT AVID CONTROL Take wireless control of your favorite audio and video software—right from your iPad. With Avid Control, you can record and mix audio in Pro Tools, Media Composer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Premiere and other media software, faster and more easily than working with a mouse and keyboard alone. The app combines the tight hardware/software integration and high-speed communication power of EUCON technology with the multi-touch advancements of iOS, so you get deep control, with great mixing flexibility. And when used with an Avid control surface (including the new Avid S1), you gain new touch workflows and custom control. Best of all… it’s free! Track and mix with just a touch • Speed up your efficiency using a host of controls • Record, mute, and solo tracks with a tap • Ride multiple faders to bring more life to your mix • Get insight into your mix with extensive visual feedback Get unrivaled audio and video control • Access and control hundreds of software commands • Punch in audio and toggle automation modes • Trigger complex macros that will save you tons of time • Switch control to different applications using a single app Mix faster with intelligent design • Gain multitouch control to speed up your efficiency • Interact with and control your mix in whole new ways • Perform keystroke shortcuts and more with a single tap • Bring tactile control with you, anywhere you go Navigate huge mixes easily • Get fast access to any channel with Tracks view • Quickly scroll through large mixes • Select, record-enable, solo, and mute multiple tracks • Keep an eye on levels with S6-style metering Free yourself from the cables that bind • Work in ways not possible with a wired mouse or control surface • Record yourself in a different room from your DAW • Control up to two networked workstations across a facility • Trigger playback or recording from anywhere Extend your control surface's workflows • Get enhanced touch control and customizable layouts • Navigate mixes faster with Tracks view • View a counter display and additional visual feedback • Recall layouts and trigger macros Work with your favorite audio and video software* • Avid Pro Tools • Avid Media Composer • Apple Logic Pro X • Steinberg Cubase • Steinberg Nuendo • Merging Pyramix • Mackie Control * Please see Avid’s Control app support page for a full compatibility list.

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PT Shortcuts Quiz

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PT Shortcuts Quiz helps you learn and memorize Pro Tools keyboard shortcuts through quick, focused quizzes. Choose a shortcut category, test your knowledge, track your progress, and improve your speed and workflow inside Pro Tools. Supports both Mac and Windows keyboard layouts.

Screenshots

Avid Control2 screens
PT Shortcuts Quiz4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Avid Control at none against PT Shortcuts Quiz's 1. Avid Control also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PT Shortcuts Quiz's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 3 months). On price, ads and device support 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. PT Shortcuts Quiz sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Avid Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Avid Control ships an update every 3 months, PT Shortcuts Quiz every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Avid Control versus PT Shortcuts Quiz: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAvid ControlPT Shortcuts Quiz
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (72 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings72 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB3 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperAvid®Justin Sheriff

Bugs and requests

Avid Control

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Version mismatch
  • Can't get pass registration screen
  • Meters don't work
  • Faders are sticking
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pls Make Avid Control into some type of AUV3 Effect Plugin for mixing and mastering purposes
  • 120hz support for iPad Pro please!!
  • larger soft keys (or even better, adjustable)

PT Shortcuts Quiz

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Avid Control

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PT Shortcuts Quiz

One-time1
  • Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is Avid Control free?
Avid Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PT Shortcuts Quiz free?
PT Shortcuts Quiz is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Avid Control or PT Shortcuts Quiz have ads?
Neither Avid Control nor PT Shortcuts Quiz shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Avid Control or PT Shortcuts Quiz?
Avid Control ships an update every 3 months, and PT Shortcuts Quiz every 4 days. Most recently, Avid Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and PT Shortcuts Quiz on September 16, 2026.

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