Comparison

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB vs Audio Elements

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

Head to head
About

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB

Wirelessly control analog input and output settings for compatible audio interfaces. Adjust levels, gain, and input configurations remotely. Offers a demo mode for trying features without hardware.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of audio interfaces
  • Adjust analog input/output levels
  • Configure gain and input settings
  • Access system settings like mute and talkback
  • Demo mode for virtual hardware
Features
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Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble Thunderbolt Interfaces provides simple wireless control of analog input and output settings for your Apogee Ensemble Thunderbolt, Element 88, Element 46 and Element 24 audio interface. Simply connect both your iPhone/iPad and your Mac running Apogee Control software to the same WiFi network, launch Apogee Control, and choose your audio interface(s). Once you've allowed the connection on your Mac, you're ready to go! The following hardware interface settings are accessible from the app: For All Analog Inputs - Analog Level: Line, Mic, Instrument - Gain - Input Settings: 48V, Soft Limit, Group, Polarity Reverse, HiPass (Ensemble only) Insert (Ensemble only) - Meter and Over indicator For Main, Alt, HP Outputs (number & type vary by interface) - Source - Output Level - Speaker Set (if offered by hardware interface) - Mute, Dim, Sum to Mono - Meter and Over indicator System Settings - Clear Meters - Mute All - Enable Talkback Even if you don't have an Apogee interface yet, you can try the app by selecting a Demo (or virtual) hardware interface to experience just how simple it it. System Requirements - Element Control v1.1 or greater installed on your Mac - iOS 9.0 and above - iPhone 5 and later; iPad 2 and later

About

Audio Elements

This app offers a professional multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor. Create, record, mix, and master audio with advanced tools and a variety of effects, all from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Multi-track recording and editing
  • Real-time audio effects and live monitoring
  • Advanced mixing tools
  • Professional-grade effects library
  • Project management and export
  • Precision audio tools
Features
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Audio Elements – Pro Audio Editor & Music Studio, Create, record, mix, and master your audio like a pro — all from your phone. Audio Element is a complete multi-track audio editor and real-time effect processor designed for musicians, podcasters, voice artists, and audio creators. Key Features **Multi-Track Recording & Editing** Record multiple tracks with precision. Cut, split, loop, copy, paste, deactivate, and move audio clips freely across the timeline. **Real-Time Audio Effects & Live Monitoring** Apply effects live and hear instant feedback — ideal for creating announcement-style vocals or live audio experiences. **Advanced Mixing Tools** Control your mix with panning, gain, mute, solo, and unlimited undo/redo options for non-destructive editing. **Professional-Grade Effects** Includes essential and creative audio FX: * Reverb, Echo, Delay * Multiband EQ, Compressor, Gain Boost * Chorus, Vibrato, Stereo Widen * Pitch Shift, Time Stretch * High-pass, Low-pass Filters **Project Management and Export** * Save and reopen full project sessions * Export audio as MP3, WAV, or M4A * Select bitrate and export specific timeline ranges * Import audio from local storage **Precision Audio Tools** * Built-in metronome * Looping and time navigation * Audio device selection * Adjustable buffer size and multiple sample rates for low-latency performance Why Choose Audio Elements? Whether you're recording a song, mixing voiceovers, producing podcasts, or editing sound effects, Audio Element gives you professional studio control in a portable format. Download Now Start creating, editing, and mixing today — with Audio Elements, your studio is always with you.

Screenshots

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB3 screens
Audio Elements4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Audio Elements at 4.5 against Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB's 3.1. Audio Elements also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 5 months). Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (11 vs 2). On price, ads, monetization model 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. Audio Elements sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Audio Elements holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB has 11 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB ships an update every 5 months, Audio Elements every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB versus Audio Elements: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterApogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TBAudio Elements
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.1 (11 ratings)4.5 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews17.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB67 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApogee Electronics CorpKushum Mijar

Customer experience

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB

All ratings11 ratings
Positive36.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative36.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive17.6%
Neutral23.5%
Negative58.8%

Audio Elements

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Audio Elements

One-time1
  • Audio Elements$4.99

Questions

Is Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB free?
Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Elements free?
Audio Elements is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB or Audio Elements?
Audio Elements is rated higher. Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB averages 3.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while Audio Elements averages 4.5 from 2 ratings.
Do Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB or Audio Elements have ads?
Neither Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB nor Audio Elements shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB or Audio Elements?
Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB ships an update every 5 months, and Audio Elements every 5 days. Most recently, Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB was updated on November 2, 2026 and Audio Elements on October 30, 2026.

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