Schwarz Actuator vs Astral Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Schwarz Actuator
This Bluetooth-based application allows users to read and configure settings for the Schwarz actuator system in real time. It provides direct control over the actuator's functions through a wireless connection.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Real-time system monitoring
- Actuator settings configuration
- Wireless control
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The Schwarz APP is a bluetooth based application which is designed for Schwarz actuator only. It can read and configure the actuator system settings through bluetooth connection in real time.
Astral Remote
Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.
- Power transmitter on/off
- Monitor battery status
- Frequency and RF power setup
- Audio signal presence monitoring
- Microphone mute
- Transport controls (Record, Stop)
- Timecode display
- Media formatting and space monitoring
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Schwarz Actuator at 100% against Astral Remote's 50%. Schwarz Actuator also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.0). Astral Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (6 vs 1). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Schwarz Actuator holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Astral Remote has 6 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Schwarz Actuator's written reviews are positive against 50% of Astral Remote's.
Schwarz Actuator ships an update every 10 months, Astral Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Schwarz Actuator | Astral Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Schwarzstein International GmbH | Sound Devices, LLC |
Customer experience
Schwarz Actuator
Astral Remote
In-app purchases
Schwarz Actuator
No in-app purchases
Astral Remote
No in-app purchases
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