Ctrl for iPad vs Superlist
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Ctrl for iPad
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.
- 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
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- All in One Build, Edit and Run. All from one interface With Ctrl there's no need to ever leave the app. Create workspaces quickly, make changes in realtime and be ready to run your workspace all with a tap of a few buttons. - Mix and Match Trigger multiple commands using multiple protocols Build advanced interfaces with the flexible rules and command system. Trigger remote devices using MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP and UDP or mix them to control multiple device types. Playback audio locally and video over HDMI and AirPlay. - Share Work between device multiple devices with ease Why limit yourself to one device? Easily import and export workspaces and share between devices with file sharing and AirDrop support. - Customise Make Ctrl your own with custom control palettes Design colour palettes for your workspaces that match specifications Use the in-app palette builder or access pre-built styles online Set custom images or logos to suit your interface Set custom background images to make a completely unique interface design Controls - Buttons that allow control with single or multiple touches - Sliders that allow control with a variable value output - Steppers that allow variable control with set intervals - Crossfaders that allow control with a variable value output - Rotaries that allow control of rotation or parametric values - Descriptors that allow for information to be added your workspace - Custom built modules that control third party hardware & software - And more Control Protocols - MIDI / Musical Instrument Digital Interface - OSC / Open Sound Control - HTTP / HTTP/1.1 Methods, Headers, Body - TCP / Transmission Control Protocol - UDP / User Datagram Protocol - Audio Playback - Video Playback - sACN / Lighting Control [BETA] API Methods - MIDI - OSC - HTTP This app is provided by default to download at no cost. This trial version is designed for users to test the basic functions of the application, production use is not supported. Outputting from Ctrl for iPad will be disabled after 5 minutes of use without a Lite, Core or Pro license. If you are looking at Ctrl for iPad for a project or installation and want to try the full features of the app, contact our team through our website.
Superlist
This app helps organize your work and life by capturing meeting notes, creating tasks via voice, and collaborating in real-time. It uses AI to automatically generate action items from meetings and allows task creation from various sources like Slack and emails.
- AI-generated meeting notes and action items
- Voice-activated task creation
- Real-time collaboration on shared lists
- Task creation from Slack, emails, and Linear
- Customizable lists with infinite subtask nesting
- Cross-device reminders and notifications
- Offline access
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From the team that created Wunderlist: Superlist is the to-do list, notes, and AI meeting app that keeps your work and life organized — and turns every meeting into action items automatically, so nothing slips through the cracks. Capture AI meeting notes, create tasks by voice, collaborate in real-time, and manage it all in one beautiful place. AI that turns meetings into action: - Auto-generate structured meeting notes — summaries, action items, and due dates — the moment your call ends. - Ask AI Chat follow-up questions about any meeting, or generate replies and next steps from your notes. - Speak your thoughts with the Voice Assistant — Superlist turns them into tasks, reminders, and notes instantly. - Convert Slack messages, emails, and Linear tickets into tasks with one tap. The fastest way from idea to done: - Create tasks in plain language — type "call Sarah tomorrow at 3pm" and Superlist handles the rest. - Start projects instantly with AI-assisted list generation. - Add due dates just by typing them — no menus. - Capture notes, brainstorm, and turn thoughts into todos. Everything in one place: - Organized, customizable lists with infinite subtask nesting. - Work projects, personal goals, and everything between — in one view. - Reminders and notifications across all your devices. - Repeatable tasks to build your routine. Work better together: - Real-time collaboration on shared lists and projects. - Chat inside tasks to keep conversations on-point. - Share lists, assign tasks, and manage work — without switching apps. - Integrates with Slack, Linear, GitHub, Gmail, Google Calendar, and more. Built for real people: - A beautiful interface that's a joy to use. - Customize lists with cover images and emojis. - Works on every device, online and offline. Why people switch from other to-do apps: Most productivity apps are either too basic or too complicated. The team behind Wunderlist built Superlist to give you the power of a task manager and project planner with the simplicity of a to-do list. - No complicated setup - Start free, upgrade when you need more - Privacy-first and secure. Made in Germany. Perfect for: - Daily to-do lists and personal task management - Team tasks and collaboration - Meeting notes and AI note-taking - Project planning and project management - Shopping lists, family lists, and checklists - Habit tracking, routines, and daily planning - GTD (Getting Things Done) workflow - Students, freelancers, and busy professionals Get started today for free. Superlist can be used for free, but you can upgrade and unlock more features with a subscription. A monthly or yearly purchase will be applied to your iTunes account on confirmation. Subscriptions auto-renew unless canceled within 24 hours before the end of the current period. Cancel anytime in your iTunes account settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited if you purchase a subscription. See our Terms of Use (www.superlist.com/terms) and Privacy Policy (www.superlist.com/privacy-policy).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Superlist at 4.5 against Ctrl for iPad's 3.3. Superlist also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (465 vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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
Both are free to download. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Superlist sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Superlist holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Superlist has 465 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Ctrl for iPad's written reviews are positive against 48% of Superlist's.
Ctrl for iPad ships an update every 2 months, Superlist every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Ctrl for iPad | Superlist |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (7 ratings) | 4.5 (465 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 40.0% of reviews | 47.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 7 | 465 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 139 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ON LX Limited | Superlist Software GmbH |
Customer experience
Ctrl for iPad
Superlist
Bugs and requests
Ctrl for iPad
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Superlist
Reported bugs
6 issues- Tasks don't sync properly between devices
- Shared lists don't sync correctly, completed/deleted tasks still shown
- Login with Apple doesn't work
- Microsoft To-Do integration doesn't work
- Notifications not working
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- Text fields not activating, tasks not editable
Requested features
11 requests- Add handwriting to text and printing lists
- Ability to set a 'start date' separate from due date
- Show list name in large font in notifications
- Display list name above tasks in Today view
- Add calendar view
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- Show time until due date on list widget
- Add shortcuts and Siri integration
- Improve natural language processing for due dates
- Add ability to delete/manage tags
- Implement toggle headings feature
- Add widgets for quick task access
In-app purchases
Ctrl for iPad
- Lite$14.99
- Lite to Core Upgrade$37.99
- Core to Pro Upgrade$44.99
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- Core$59.99
- Lite to Pro Upgrade$84.99
- Pro$99.99
Superlist
- Basic Monthly$6.001 Month
- Basic Monthly7 Days trial$6.001 Month
- Pro Personal$10.001 Month
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- Pro Monthly7 Days trial$15.001 Month
- Super Monthly$25.001 Month
- Super Monthly7 Days trial$25.001 Month
- Basic Yearly$59.001 Year
- Basic Yearly7 Days trial$59.001 Year
- Pro Personal$96.001 Year
- Super Yearly7 Days trial$249.001 Year









