Comparison

MSWalks vs Knobbler

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

Head to head
About

MSWalks

Features
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Mobile Sonic Walks proposes a deambulatory listening experience of musical compositions created for and diffused in a chosen site through geolocalisation by the students of the Centre for Music and Technology of the Sibelius Academy at the Uniarts Helsinki. Wandering around in the area you explore the sonic walks with your headphones and mobile phone. You might very well discover hidden aspects of the environment revealed by the compositions and be surprised, although you have been walking there many times. Each sonic walk is different, and their number keeps growing. So, come back and enjoy the variety of styles, composition ideas and sonic worlds in relation to the site. Mobile Sonic Walks are produced with the SoundWays platform developed by the Collective MU.

About

Knobbler

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, auto-labeling control surface for Ableton Live. Seamlessly navigate tracks, control parameters, and build custom interfaces that save with your Live sets. Keep your focus on creativity without leaving the music-making flow.

Highlights
  • Auto-labeling and auto-coloring control surface
  • Multitouch parameter control
  • Customizable interface saved with Live sets
  • Real-time parameter updates with units
  • Fast track, group, and device navigation
  • Channel strip mixer controls
Features
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Knobbler turns your iPhone or iPad into an auto-labeling, auto-coloring, multitouch control surface for Ableton Live. 30 day fully-functioning trial of all features. The Mixer, Clips, Session, and Nav pages are available during the trial and after a one-time purchase of Knobbler or a subscription. Ableton Live 12 Suite or Ableton Live 12 Standard with the Max for Live add-on is required. Simply add the free Knobbler4 device to your Live Set and use the Knobbler app to use your iPhone or iPad to control devices and parameters. ** Control every parameter and build a customized interface, including sliders and X-Y pads that is saved with your Live sets. ** Navigate your tracks, groups, racks and devices faster and easier than ever. ** Full screen Cilps and Mixer views keep you connected to your music. ** Session View gives you a combined clips and mixer view for full control. ** Full access to capture and recall rack variations. ** Navigate cue points and locators in your set. ** Engage Spring mode for momentary effects. Visit https://plugins.steinkamp.us/m4l-Knobbler4 to download the Ableton Live device to use with this app. Map parameters in your Ableton Live set to unmapped sliders on the tablet with a single touch. No need to enter and exit a mapping mode. Access every parameter in the currently selected device, directly on the phone or tablet. Parameter mapping configuration is saved with your Live Set, so you can switch between songs with minimal friction. Track, device, and parameter names are kept synchronized with your Live Set as you change them, even track colors! Parameter sliders and values are updated in real time, with the same units (e.g. dB, ms, %) displayed as what you see in Live. Double tap a slider on the tablet to reset the parameter to its default value. Swipe in the Navigation controls on the right side to dive into your tracks, groups, racks, and devices faster than ever before. Swipe in from the left to show a channel strip with familiar mixer controls, including color-coded sends. Works on phones and tablets, even in multi-window view on the latest IOS 26. Knobbler is there to keep you out of the computer and in the creative moment, unlocking more of your music making potential. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MSWalks4 screens
Knobbler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MSWalks at none against Knobbler's 3. MSWalks also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 16.4). Knobbler's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 7 months). On price, ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Knobbler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MSWalks asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSWalks ships an update every 7 months, Knobbler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MSWalks versus Knobbler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSWalksKnobbler
PriceFreeFree
Rating—4.8 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—87.5% of reviews
Number of ratings—16 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Free with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS11.0 — better16.4
Further details — not scored
Size104 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRemuZACHARY STEINKAMP

In-app purchases

None

MSWalks

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

Knobbler

Subscriptions2
  • Knobbler Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Knobbler Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Knobbler Lifetime$19.99

Questions

Is MSWalks free?
MSWalks is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Knobbler free?
Knobbler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MSWalks or Knobbler have ads?
Neither MSWalks nor Knobbler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSWalks or Knobbler?
MSWalks ships an update every 7 months, and Knobbler every 9 days. Most recently, MSWalks was updated on October 17, 2026 and Knobbler on October 21, 2026.

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