# Ctrl for iPad vs PDF Projector

The clearest difference is price: Ctrl for iPad at Free against PDF Projector's $0.99. PDF Projector's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 40%) and rating (4.7 vs 3.3). On ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Ctrl for iPad is free to download; PDF Projector costs $0.99 up front. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. PDF Projector asks for nothing beyond the download.

PDF Projector holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ctrl for iPad's written reviews are positive against 83% of PDF Projector's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Ctrl for iPad | PDF Projector |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528/reviews) | **[4.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-projector/id1444555016/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **7** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 2 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ON LX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216537447) | [Benjamin Burton](https://appshunter.io/developer/687735578) |

## What reviewers say

### Ctrl for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528)

Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices and protocols from a single app. Mix and match MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, and UDP to control hardware and software, with options for audio and video playback. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.

**Highlights:** All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces, Support for MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, and UDP protocols, Mix and match protocols for advanced control, Audio and video playback capabilities, Easy workspace import/export and sharing, Customizable color palettes and interface design, Multiple control types including buttons, sliders, and crossfaders

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Core Upgrade | $37.99 | one-time |
| Core to Pro Upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| Core | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


### PDF Projector

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pdf-projector/id1444555016)

Turn your device into a presentation projector. Display PDF slideshows full-screen on external monitors and control navigation from your iPhone or iPad. An Apple Watch can even act as a remote.

**Highlights:** Projects PDFs to external screens, Use iPhone/iPad for navigation, Apple Watch remote control, Thumbnail and page preview, Supports iCloud documents, Share PDFs from other apps

**Features:** Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Ctrl for iPad free?

Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is PDF Projector free?

PDF Projector costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Ctrl for iPad or PDF Projector?

PDF Projector is rated higher. Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while PDF Projector averages 4.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do Ctrl for iPad or PDF Projector have ads?

Neither Ctrl for iPad nor PDF Projector shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Ctrl for iPad or PDF Projector?

Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, and PDF Projector every 2 months. Most recently, Ctrl for iPad was updated on November 6, 2026 and PDF Projector on November 7, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*