Comparison

L vs BossaNovaPads

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

L

This application allows for wireless remote control of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L-20/L-20R mixer via an iPad. It offers an intuitive interface for adjusting levels, EQ, and other settings from a distance, enabling flexible mixing scenarios.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of L-20/L-20R
  • Remote mixing from audience or stage
  • Intuitive user interface
  • 15-band stereo graphic equalizer
  • Simultaneous level meter display
  • Channel name and color settings
Features
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L-20 Control is an app that enables wireless control of the ZOOM LIVETRAK L-20/L-20R. If a BTA-1* or other wireless adapter (sold separately) for ZOOM products is connected to an L-20/L-20R, an iPad with this app can be used as a remote controller for the L-20/L-20R. *With a BTA-1, transmission up to 10 m is possible when used indoors without obstacles. L-20 Control can be used at a distance from the L-20/L-20R. For example, it can be use to mix while listening from a seat in the audience, or an iPad with the app can be provided to a performer to use for monitor mixing while the engineer uses the L-20 itself to mix for the main speakers. Features ・Simple intuitive user interface just like the L-20 ・15-band stereo graphic equalizer control ・All level meters shown simultaneously ・Name and color settings for every channel

About

BossaNovaPads

Features
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Play Bossa Nova beats right from your iPhone or iPad. Genuine beats recorded from Brazilian percussionists, performed with genuine hand made instruments. Launch any of the four independent tracks with RGB style pads included into 4 different samba styles. It also comes with a BPM control, so change the speed as you want and match it with your music, dance classes, Dj performances, guitar, and so on. Play it from your device or plug it into your stereo and get the Ipanema's mood from this skillfully played Bossa Nova Beats! - Now with independent track volume. Just double touch the instrument icon.

Screenshots

BossaNovaPads3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: L at Free against BossaNovaPads's $9.99. L also leads on iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.6). BossaNovaPads's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 10 months) 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

L is free to download; BossaNovaPads costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

L ships an update every 10 months, BossaNovaPads every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
L versus BossaNovaPads: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLBossaNovaPads
PriceFree — better$9.99
Rating3.2 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.6 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONEduardo Sallada

In-app purchases

None

L

No in-app purchases

None

BossaNovaPads

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is L free?
L is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BossaNovaPads free?
BossaNovaPads costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do L or BossaNovaPads have ads?
Neither L nor BossaNovaPads shows ads.
Which is updated more often, L or BossaNovaPads?
L ships an update every 10 months, and BossaNovaPads every 3 months. Most recently, L was updated on November 2, 2026 and BossaNovaPads on November 3, 2026.

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