PDRRemote vs Astral Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PDRRemote
Control Lectrosonics PDR recorders remotely using audio tones. Adjust settings like record start/stop, audio levels, and lock status with a simple interface. Designed for quick and easy operation.
- Remote control for PDR recorders
- Record start/stop
- Audio level adjustment
- Lock/unlock functionality
- Simplistic design
- Dynamic sound generation
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Remote control for Lectrosonics® PDR Recorders. This remote functions by playing an encoded audio tone into the microphone attached to the recorder. Controllable Settings: - Record Start/Stop - Audio Level - Lock/UnLock Features - Simplistic design for fast and easy use - Sounds are generated dynamically, not loaded from memory - Volume control on each page for easy access *Not all remote control tones are supported by every Lectronsonics device. Lectrosonics® is a registered trademark of Lectrosonics Inc. Lectrosonics Inc. does not provide support for this app.
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: PDRRemote at 100% against Astral Remote's 50%. PDRRemote also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Astral Remote's advantage is price (Free vs $24.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 26 months). On ads, in-app purchases 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
Astral Remote is free to download; PDRRemote costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PDRRemote holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PDRRemote's written reviews are positive against 50% of Astral Remote's.
PDRRemote ships an update every 26 months, Astral Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 11, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PDRRemote | Astral Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 6 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 26 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Endian LLC | Sound Devices, LLC |
Customer experience
PDRRemote
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In-app purchases
PDRRemote
No in-app purchases
Astral Remote
No in-app purchases
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