Electro vs Clockworks Mobile
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Electro
Control and configure multiple portable loudspeakers wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and even mix shows on the fly for compatible models. Monitor system status and receive important notifications for a seamless performance.
- Simultaneous control of up to 6 loudspeakers
- Adjust EQ, gain, presets, and crossover
- On-the-fly show mixing
- Signal and limiter status indicators
- Battery life indicators
- Dynamic component grouping
- LED speaker identification
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QuickSmart is your app for wireless control of compatible Electro-Voice portable loudspeaker families, including ZLX G2, ELX200, EVOLVE, and EVERSE. Quick and smart - exactly what the name says. Quick, because your best sound shouldn't wait. Simply connect in seconds, and you're in full control of your speaker system. No manual required. Smart, because your sound deserves more than just the basics. Adjust sound, EQ, and levels for your Electro-Voice speakers and groups, right from your phone or tablet. Mixer equipped models unlock professional effects and signal routing, with advanced configuration always within reach. From a single loudspeaker to a complex sound system. From your first soundcheck to your biggest gig. QuickSmart keeps your best sound in your hands, always at your fingertips.
Clockworks Mobile
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The companion app for Clockworks. Wirelessly view time data and track information for any clockworks server locally. Offers the ability to listen to the synchronized metronome from the primary clockworks app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Electro at Free against Clockworks Mobile's $19.99. Clockworks Mobile's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17). 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
Electro is free to download; Clockworks Mobile costs $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | Electro | Clockworks Mobile |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 3.1 (129 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 32.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 129 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 54 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Keenfinity | evan clark |
Bugs and requests
Electro
Reported bugs
17 issues- App won't connect unless firmware is updated
- Bluetooth connection drops mid-performance
- Connection timeouts and constant loading
- App fails to recognize certain speaker models
- Settings revert to default values after power cycle
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- Channel names don't persist in saved presets
- Crossover settings don't save correctly
- Input rename function non-functional on iPad
- App crashes when switching between apps
- Stored presets not working reliably
- Front LED stops working after firmware update
- Distortion when app and native Bluetooth streaming run simultaneously
- App won't connect with certain iOS versions
- Limit indicator not displayed in app despite showing on speaker
- Fader positions not recalled on speaker restart
- Aux fader functions disappearing
- App doesn't work with VoiceOver accessibility feature
Requested features
19 requests- Parametric EQ on individual channels
- Ability to save and recall channel names with presets
- Individual channel volume and EQ control for all models
- Larger virtual LED meters and signal level displays
- Multi-device simultaneous pairing capability
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- Unified control interface for linked speaker pairs
- Ducking feature on all applicable channels
- Customizable effect parameters (decay time, delay length)
- Preset preview without loading
- Pre-fader auxiliary sends
- Frequency analyzer for feedback detection
- Spanish language support
- Better documentation and instruction manuals
- Ability to control speakers during firmware updates
- Longer tap delay times (beyond 500ms)
- Accessibility improvements for visually impaired users (VoiceOver support)
- Crossover frequency settings that save properly
- Battery percentage indicator display
- Release notes for firmware updates
Clockworks Mobile
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Electro
No in-app purchases
Clockworks Mobile
No in-app purchases
