Comparison

Kronos Remote vs V3 SOUND CONTROL

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

Head to head
About

Kronos Remote

Control your Korg Kronos workstation from your iPad for enhanced live performance and studio programming. Manage setlists, assign PDF and MP3 files, and access mixer pages remotely.

Highlights
  • Setlist management with PDF/MP3 assignment
  • Remote mixer page access
  • Wireless Bluetooth and USB connectivity
  • Real-time controller bar
  • Offline setlist preparation
  • SysEx communication support
Features
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The KronosRemote allows you to control the famous Korg Kronos workstation from your iPad and helps you getting the maximum performance out of your Kronos. It focuses on live situations on stage to give you easy access to common pages and parameters even when the Kronos screen is not in reach or not visible. In the studio it will support your programming workflow by providing a second screen on which you can have direct access to important pages like the combi mixer while editing other pages on the Kronos screen (it does not substitute the Kronos for programming though). A wireless connection via Bluetooth supports program changes and realtime controllers and is a convenient way on stage to control your live setup in every situation. A connection via USB cable fully supports SysEx communication and features synchronisation of all preset parameters, thus being the perfect choice during programming in your studio. Please note: the KronosRemote is designed as a supplement to the Kronos screen, due to technical reasons many pages are only available on the Kronos screen and are not accessible from the app. __________________________________________ SETLIST A setlist view similar to the Kronos setlist screen allows quick changes between program / combi and song presets. Optionally the app can change the mode on the Kronos and for example show the combi mixer page while your iPad still lets you access your current setlist. You can assign .pdf files or even .mp3 files to setlist slots. .pdf files will be displayed instead of the comment field while .mp3 files bring up a mini-player - all within the setlist screen. Slots and setlists can conveniently be edited including drag & drop slots / use the onscreen keyboard to input text / copy & paste chords or lyrics to your comments. And you can even do that offline - prepare your setlist backstage on the iPad, add new songs or move your songs in the right order, edit your comments, add leadsheets... and transfer all changes to your Kronos later when you're connected. - Default setlist mode with slots, zoomable and scrollable - Add .pdf and .mp3 files to your setlist slots - Extensive setlist editing capabilities - Select slot preset directly from setlist mode instead of changing forth and back between the modes - Undo feature - A realtime controller bar features controls like ribbon controller, knobs and silders or the 8 universal pads without hiding your setlist __________________________________________ COMBINATION The mixer page and additional common editing pages can be displayed and used on the iPad. While editing on the iPad is more convenient than the Kronos touchscreen, this mode allows you to view two editing pages at the same time - like adjusting EQ settings on the Kronos screen and editing mixer settings on the iPad. When you're done editing use the iPad keyboard to give your Combi a name and save it from the iPad. __________________________________________ PROGRAM Program mode lets you change presets and offers the same access to the realtime controller surfaces as the other modes. Also you can use the iPad keyboard to rename programs. __________________________________________ SEQUENCER The mixer and EQ pages for MIDI and Audio are available in Sequencer mode. Use the iPad to always have your hands on the mixer while you're working on your tracks or effects. __________________________________________ Please note • USB connection requires the iPad camera kit or USB-lightning adapter • For a bluetooth connection an additional bluetooth MIDI dongle on the Kronos side is required. Bluetooth is only available on devices which support Bluetooth LE specification, this should be all devices above (not including) the iPad 2 • The app fully supports iPad 2 or prior but will be slow on these devices, mostly during syncing processes. Program changes and realtime controllers work fine. • Additional infos and FAQ can be found at www.kronos-remote.com

About

V3 SOUND CONTROL

Control V3 Sound expanders, including Pro Line and XXL models, directly from your tablet. Adjust parameters, select sounds, and save custom registrations. Requires the V3-SOUND-CONTROL Bluetooth hardware receiver.

Highlights
  • Control V3 Sound expanders
  • Select and adjust sound parameters
  • Save custom registrations
  • Overlay and split up to 6 sounds
  • Bluetooth connectivity
Features
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This app lets you control sounds, parameters, and settings on your V3 Sound expanders, including the new Pro Line Sound Expander and XXL models. Select sounds, change parameters such as volume, reverb and many other parameters, and save everything in a Registration. You can save 300 Registrations, overlay and split up to 6 sounds on one MIDI channel. Hardware requirement: The app only works in conjunction with the optional hardware "V3-SOUND-CONTROL", a Bluetooth receiver in the form of a USB stick. Connection: The app sends the parameters via Bluetooth from the tablet to the Bluetooth receiver, which is connected to the USB port of the V3 Sound Expander. The MIDI keyboard is connected to the V3 Sound Expander using a standard MIDI cable.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: V3 SOUND CONTROL at Free against Kronos Remote's $26.99. V3 SOUND CONTROL also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). Kronos Remote's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 12.2). On update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

V3 SOUND CONTROL is free to download; Kronos Remote costs $26.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Kronos Remote versus V3 SOUND CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKronos RemoteV3 SOUND CONTROL
Price$26.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better12.2
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LuscherV3SOUND GmbH

Customer experience

Kronos Remote

All ratings19 ratings
Positive78.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.1%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral4.8%
Negative23.8%

V3 SOUND CONTROL

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Kronos Remote

No in-app purchases

None

V3 SOUND CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kronos Remote free?
Kronos Remote costs $26.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is V3 SOUND CONTROL free?
V3 SOUND CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Kronos Remote or V3 SOUND CONTROL have ads?
Neither Kronos Remote nor V3 SOUND CONTROL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kronos Remote or V3 SOUND CONTROL?
Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, and V3 SOUND CONTROL every 2 months. Most recently, Kronos Remote was updated on October 20, 2026 and V3 SOUND CONTROL on October 12, 2026.

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