# ENSPIRE Controller vs GunBase

The clearest difference is price: ENSPIRE Controller at Free against GunBase's $39.99. ENSPIRE Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and ratings volume (97 vs 1). GunBase's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 10 months). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

ENSPIRE Controller is free to download; GunBase costs $39.99 up front. GunBase sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. ENSPIRE Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

GunBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ENSPIRE Controller has 97 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

ENSPIRE Controller ships an update every 10 months, GunBase every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ENSPIRE Controller | GunBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $39.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enspire-controller-us/id1109063596/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **97** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 18.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [Benjamin Richter](https://appshunter.io/developer/1880818211) |

## What reviewers say

### ENSPIRE Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/enspire-controller-us/id1109063596)

Control your Yamaha Disklavier ENSPIRE piano wirelessly. Access built-in songs, download thousands more, and enjoy exclusive streaming piano music channels. Seamless integration with your mobile devices makes managing your instrument effortless.

**Highlights:** Wireless network connectivity, Access to built-in and downloadable songs, Thousands of performances available, Exclusive streaming piano music channels, Intuitive controller design

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works when connected
- 👍 Intuitive interface (older reviews)
- 👍 Good when it works
- 👍 Appreciated by older Disklavier owners

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 App rarely works
- 🐛 Unreliable and unstable
- 🐛 Difficult to navigate
- 🐛 Expensive for poor functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Connection issues
- App crashes
- White screen of death
- Requires rebooting piano
- Login/server connection issues

**Requested features**

- Update app for consistency
- More access to maintenance functions/tests/settings
- Better support for Remote Lesson functions
- Dark theme/night mode options
- Wallpaper options


### GunBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gunbase/id6760922772)

Manage your firearm collection with this app. Catalog items with photos, search and filter by various criteria, and view detailed item pages. It offers a dashboard summary and secure, private data storage by connecting to your personal server.

**Highlights:** Catalog firearms with photo thumbnails, Search by make, model, serial number, or notes, Filter by type, caliber, NFA status, and condition, Detailed item pages with photo galleries, Dashboard with collection summary, Secure, encrypted data storage, Connects to personal server for privacy

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Magazine | $4.99 | one-time |
| Box | $9.99 | one-time |
| Case | $19.99 | one-time |
| Ammo Can | $49.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ENSPIRE Controller free?

ENSPIRE Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GunBase free?

GunBase costs $39.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ENSPIRE Controller or GunBase?

GunBase is rated higher. ENSPIRE Controller averages 2.0 out of 5 from 97 ratings, while GunBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do ENSPIRE Controller or GunBase have ads?

Neither ENSPIRE Controller nor GunBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ENSPIRE Controller or GunBase?

ENSPIRE Controller ships an update every 10 months, and GunBase every 3 days. Most recently, ENSPIRE Controller was updated on October 2, 2026 and GunBase on September 30, 2026.

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