Comparison

Kronos Remote vs UbiStage Timer

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

UbiStage Timer

Features
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A stage clock for iPhone, iPad, and Apple TV – synced across every display. Many teams start timer apps manually on multiple devices. The result: clocks drift apart. UbiStage Timer solves this. One device becomes the Control Console, all others sync automatically – virtually lag-free. Devices find each other automatically over local Wi-Fi. No setup, no pairing. Sign in once with a free account, then just open and go. One Control Console, multiple screens. Use iPhones and iPads simultaneously as stage clocks – all showing the same time. Syncing is fully local, no internet needed during the event. On the big screen, too: with UbiStage Timer on Apple TV, any large display or projector becomes a stage clock. Apple TV signs in without typing on the remote – it shows a code that you confirm here in the app under Profile → Sign in Apple TV. The automatic color change tells speakers how much time is left: the digits turn orange in the last minute and red when time is up. No need to read numbers – speakers can tell at a glance. The Control Console can also send short text messages directly to all displays – perfect for spontaneous corrections during the event. The connection holds up under pressure: if the Control Console briefly switches to another app, displays simply keep counting and find it again on their own. Ideal for conferences, stage productions, trade shows, and live events. Control Console free, unlock displays: • The Control Console on its own is free, with all features. • Basic: 1 display, monthly or yearly subscription. • Pro: up to 5 displays at once, monthly or yearly subscription. • Event Pass: up to 5 displays for 7 days, one-time purchase, no subscription. • Try Basic and Pro free for 7 days. The trial only starts when the first display connects. • The Control Console is unlocked; displays themselves don't need a purchase. Your purchase applies to your UbiStage account, on your other devices too. • If a subscription or Event Pass expires, connected displays keep running until the Control Console is restarted. Subscriptions renew automatically for the selected period unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Payment is charged to your Apple ID. You can manage and cancel subscriptions in your Apple ID settings. Cancel during the trial and you pay nothing. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://ubistage.de/en/privacy/

Screenshots

UbiStage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: UbiStage Timer at Free against Kronos Remote's $26.99. UbiStage Timer also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). Kronos Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 17.6). On ads 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

UbiStage Timer is free to download; Kronos Remote costs $26.99 up front. UbiStage Timer sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Kronos Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, UbiStage Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Kronos Remote versus UbiStage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKronos RemoteUbiStage Timer
Price$26.99Free — better
Rating3.9 (20 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings20 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, Apple TV — better
Requires iOS9.3 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size196 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDaniel LuscherIngenieurbüro Edelmann

In-app purchases

None

Kronos Remote

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

UbiStage Timer

Subscriptions4
  • Basic7 Days trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$12.991 Month
  • Basic (Year)7 Days trial$44.991 Year
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  • Pro (Year)7 Days trial$99.991 Year
One-time1
  • Event Pass$17.99

Questions

Is Kronos Remote free?
Kronos Remote costs $26.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is UbiStage Timer free?
UbiStage Timer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Kronos Remote or UbiStage Timer have ads?
Neither Kronos Remote nor UbiStage Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Kronos Remote or UbiStage Timer?
Kronos Remote ships an update every 2 months, and UbiStage Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Kronos Remote was updated on November 2, 2026 and UbiStage Timer on November 7, 2026.

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