Comparison

Kronos Remote vs WIDI App

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

WIDI App

Configure and manage wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices. Update firmware, rename devices, adjust Bluetooth settings, and optimize performance for low latency or jitter. Supports group connections and troubleshooting.

Highlights
  • Update device firmware
  • Rename Bluetooth MIDI devices
  • Set Bluetooth transmit power
  • Configure Bluetooth role (peripheral/auto)
  • Set performance mode (low latency/jitter)
  • Set wired MIDI thru function
  • Manage group connections
Features
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The WIDI app is a dedicated application for configuring and setting all WIDI wireless Bluetooth MIDI devices (including WIDI Master, WIDI Jack, WIDI Uhost, WIDI Bud Pro, WIDI Core/CoreX, WIDI Thru6 BT, WIDI K.O.II and authorized products such as Kurzweil Air MIDI, Nektar WIDIFLEX, Xvive MD1, Limex BT etc.). You can use this application for the following operations: * Update to the latest device firmware * Rename device * Set the transmit power of Bluetooth * Set the Bluetooth role to peripheral or auto mode * Set the performance mode for low latency or low jitter * Set the wired MIDI thru function * Set the group auto-learn * Activate the WIDI Master in test mode (red light condition, firmware version v0046 only) * Clear the existing group connection setting * Factory reset * Set up group connection * Link to online trouble shooting contents Note1: The group connection function requires firmware version v0136 or higher. Note2: The group auto-learn function requires firmware version v0166.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: WIDI App at Free against Kronos Remote's $26.99. WIDI App also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Kronos Remote's advantage is rating (4.0 vs 3.1) and review sentiment (71% vs 45%). On ratings volume, 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

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Kronos Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 29 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Kronos Remote's written reviews are positive against 45% of WIDI App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, WIDI App monthly. Both last shipped on October 4, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Kronos Remote versus WIDI App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKronos RemoteWIDI App
Price$26.99Free — better
Rating4.0 (19 ratings) — better3.1 (29 ratings)
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1929 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LuscherCME PTE. LTD.

Customer experience

Kronos Remote

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

WIDI App

All ratings29 ratings
Positive48.3%
Neutral6.9%
Negative44.8%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral10.3%
Negative44.8%

In-app purchases

None

Kronos Remote

No in-app purchases

None

WIDI App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Kronos Remote free?
Kronos Remote costs $26.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is WIDI App free?
WIDI App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Kronos Remote or WIDI App?
Kronos Remote is rated higher. Kronos Remote averages 4.0 out of 5 from 19 ratings, while WIDI App averages 3.1 from 29 ratings.
Do Kronos Remote or WIDI App have ads?
Neither Kronos Remote nor WIDI App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kronos Remote or WIDI App?
Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, and WIDI App monthly. Most recently, Kronos Remote was updated on October 4, 2026 and WIDI App on October 4, 2026.

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