Kronos Remote vs Winlive Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
Winlive Remote Control
Control your Winlive PC software directly from your iPhone or iPad. Access karaoke features and vital information remotely. This app bridges your desktop music experience with your mobile device.
- Remote control for Winlive PC
- Access karaoke features
- View vital PC information
- iOS integration for desktop software
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Remote control for Winlive Pro or Winlive Pro Synth 11 (desktop) You can control winlive on your pc via this iOS app. You can also get karaoke and other vital information from your winlive directly to your iPhone or iPad.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Kronos Remote at 71% against Winlive Remote Control's 0%. Kronos Remote also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (19 vs 1). Winlive Remote Control's advantage is price (Free vs $26.99) and device support (3 vs 1). On 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
Winlive Remote 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.
Kronos Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Kronos Remote has 19 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of Kronos Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of Winlive Remote Control's.
Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, Winlive Remote Control every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Kronos Remote | Winlive Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $26.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (19 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 71.4% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.3 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 196 MB | 32 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Daniel Luscher | Francesco Acquafredda |
Customer experience
Kronos Remote
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In-app purchases
Kronos Remote
No in-app purchases
Winlive Remote Control
No in-app purchases
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