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.
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.
- 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
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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
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.
- 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
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB | Audio Elements |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.1 (11 ratings) | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 17.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 11 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 20 MB | 67 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Apogee Electronics Corp | Kushum Mijar |
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Apogee Control for Element Series & Ensemble TB
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Audio Elements
- Audio Elements$4.99
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