Custom Control App vs Focusrite Control 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custom Control App
This app offers customized control interfaces for compatible audio systems. Tailor the layout and graphics for different users and devices, providing optimized control for roles like level adjustments, mutes, and preset recalls. It supports bring-your-own-device scenarios and kiosk applications.
- Customizable user interfaces
- Tailored graphics and backgrounds
- Bring-your-own-device support
- Password protection
- Access to levels, mutes, and sends
- Preset recall and source selection
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The Custom Control app provides customized control interfaces for compatible Allen & Heath installed audio systems. The level of control offered, app layout and graphics can be varied for different user types and devices, providing each user with an interface that is optimized for their role. The user interface is designed via a Custom Control editor for Windows and Mac OS – this is typically undertaken by a systems integrator. Access to all levels, mutes, sends, preset recalls, source selection and metering is provided, and tabs can be configured for access to multiple control pages or zones. Once complete, the configuration is uploaded to an Allen & Heath dLive MixRack, ready for deployment. Any device running the Custom Control app can log into the system with a given user name, at which point the correct user interface is downloaded and displayed. This allows for both kiosk applications and bring-your-own-device use, since the configuration is deployed on demand. Features: - Multiple user interfaces (per user, per device type) - Custom graphics and background - BYOD friendly - Optional password protection Allen & Heath is a leading creator of audio mixing systems for live sound and fixed installation. www.allen-heath.com/installation
Focusrite Control 2
This app allows musicians and producers to remotely control their Scarlett 4th Gen audio interface. Adjust input gain, create custom headphone mixes for multiple users, and enjoy wireless freedom within your recording space.
- Wireless remote control
- Adjust input gain
- Create headphone mixes
- Control level, pan, mute, solo
- Multiple device headphone mix control
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TAKE FULL CONTROL Focusrite Control 2 is the perfect companion app for Scarlett 4th Gen and ISA C8X interfaces. Designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers, this powerful app gives you the freedom to remotely control your Scarlett's inputs and direct monitoring mixes from anywhere within your recording space. You no longer have to stay at your desk — experience the true flexibility and convenience of wireless control. KEY FEATURES: - Seamless wireless pairing: Seamlessly pair the app to Focusrite Control 2 on your desktop computer and enjoy wireless control. Adjust inputs and direct monitoring mixes whilst being free to roam around your recording space. - Set the perfect gain: Control your Scarlett's preamps, including Auto Gain, from wherever you are in in your recording space. It’s perfect for recording alone, allowing you to stay in your recording position without needing to move. - Multiple device control: Dial in headphone mixes with ease with control of the level, pan, mute, and solo for each channel. And if you're recording multiple musicians, they each have control of their own headphone mix so they can focus on capturing a great performance. - Advanced monitoring: All your device's monitoring functions are at your fingertips – rapidly switch between monitoring groups and adjust output levels when your device is in a rack or beyond arms reach COMPATIBILITY: - Focusrite Control 2 is compatible with Scarlett 4th Gen and ISA C8X interfaces. Make sure the desktop version of Focusrite Control 2 is installed on the computer your Scarlett is plugged in to, and your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same wireless network. - Focusrite Control 2 cannot control your Scarlett when it is connected via USB to your mobile/tablet
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Custom Control App at 3.3 against Focusrite Control 2's 2.6. Custom Control App also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.0). Focusrite Control 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Custom Control App holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Custom Control App's written reviews are positive against 27% of Focusrite Control 2's.
Custom Control App ships an update every 5 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Custom Control App | Focusrite Control 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | 2.6 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 27.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Focusrite Audio Engineering |
Customer experience
Custom Control App
Focusrite Control 2
In-app purchases
Custom Control App
No in-app purchases
Focusrite Control 2
No in-app purchases
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