Comparison

Zen Studio+ Remote vs Zen AutoPan

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

Head to head
About

Zen Studio+ Remote

Control your Antelope Audio Zen Studio+ interface remotely from your iOS device. Adjust preamp gain, monitor and headphone volumes, and manage device settings like phantom power and sample rate.

Highlights
  • Preamps Gain Control
  • Monitor Volume Control
  • Headphones Volume Control
  • Device Selection
  • Stereo Link Selection
  • Phantom Power
  • Phase Inversion
  • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection
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The Zen Studio+ mobile app is specifically designed to work with Antelope Audio's Zen Studio+ 12-Mic Pres Audio Interface. Download this app and turn your iOS device into a pro audio interface remote control. Zen Studio+ Remote allows both the engineer and the producer to operate the device's main features. Zen Studio+ Remote offers: • Preamps Gain Control • Monitor Volume Control • Headphones Volume Control • Device Selection (for Multiple Devices) • Stereo Link Selection, Phantom Power, Phase Inversion • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection

About

Zen AutoPan

This AUv3 stereo movement tool offers dynamic panning effects for music production and sound design. Sculpt your audio with multiple LFO shapes and an intuitive XY pad for real-time creative control. Seamlessly integrate with compatible DAWs on iOS devices.

Highlights
  • Multiple LFO Shapes
  • Intuitive XY Pad
  • Adjustable Stereo Width
  • AUv3 Compatibility
  • Optimized for iOS
  • 3D Visuals
Features
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FX Forms #002 - Zen AutoPan from Wild Surmise Music, second offering in the series of AUv3 FX plugins. Note: This needs a compatible DAW App such as Logic Pro, AUM, Cubasis, Garageband etc to use the AUv3 plugin. Zen AutoPan is not merely a tool, but an invitation to dance with the rhythm of the universe. Designed with the meticulous care of a Zen garden, this AUv3 app is a portal to experiencing the dynamic interplay of sound and silence. As Alan Watts might say, it allows you to "play" with your music, weaving the fabric of stereo panning effects into the tapestry of auditory experience. In the act of creating or enhancing sound, Zen AutoPan becomes a partner in the dance of existence, moving with the effortless grace of a leaf on a breeze. It's here, in the realm of music production and sound design, that Zen AutoPan offers a reflection of the universe's own symphony, inviting you to partake in the cosmic play of sound and silence, movement and stillness. Features: - Multiple LFO Shapes: Choose from sine, square, sawtooth, and random LFO shapes to sculpt your sound. - Intuitive XY Pad: Control the depth and speed of your stereo panning effects with an easy-to-use XY pad, allowing for real-time adjustments and creative expression. - Width Control: Adjust the stereo width to go from subtle spatial enhancements to full stereo sweeps, giving your tracks a larger-than-life presence. - Versatile Use: Ideal for music production, live performances, and sound design projects. - AUv3 Compatibility: Seamlessly integrates with your favorite DAW or music production app, offering flexibility and ease of use. - Optimized for iOS: Crafted specifically for the iOS environment, Zen AutoPan ensures a stable, high-performance experience on your favorite devices. 3D Visuals leverage SceneKit and Metal Shaders providing good visual performance on iOS devices and can also be turned off in the info menu.

Screenshots

Zen Studio+ Remote2 screens
Zen AutoPan1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Zen AutoPan at 80% against Zen Studio+ Remote's 25%. Zen AutoPan also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.3) and ratings volume (14 vs 3). Zen Studio+ Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.2 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Zen AutoPan holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 14 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of Zen Studio+ Remote's written reviews are positive against 80% of Zen AutoPan's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Zen Studio+ Remote ships an update every 8 months, Zen AutoPan every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Zen Studio+ Remote versus Zen AutoPan: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZen Studio+ RemoteZen AutoPan
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings)4.6 (14 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings314 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 months — betterEvery 13 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS9.2 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAntelope AudioTom Power

Customer experience

Zen Studio+ Remote

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Zen AutoPan

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

In-app purchases

None

Zen Studio+ Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Zen AutoPan

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Zen Studio+ Remote free?
Zen Studio+ Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Zen AutoPan free?
Zen AutoPan is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Zen Studio+ Remote or Zen AutoPan?
Zen AutoPan is rated higher. Zen Studio+ Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Zen AutoPan averages 4.6 from 14 ratings.
Do Zen Studio+ Remote or Zen AutoPan have ads?
Neither Zen Studio+ Remote nor Zen AutoPan shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Zen Studio+ Remote or Zen AutoPan?
Zen Studio+ Remote ships an update every 8 months, and Zen AutoPan every 13 months. Most recently, Zen Studio+ Remote was updated on September 19, 2026 and Zen AutoPan on September 9, 2026.

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