# THR Remote vs UAFX Control

The clearest difference is ads: THR Remote at none against UAFX Control's shown. THR Remote also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and review sentiment (21% vs 9%). UAFX Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, rating, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for THR Remote against 2.1 for UAFX Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: THR Remote has 163 ratings behind it against 19, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 21% of THR Remote's written reviews are positive against 9% of UAFX Control's.

THR Remote ships an update every 5 months, UAFX Control every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | THR Remote | UAFX Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.2 (163 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thr-remote/id1477269655/reviews)** | [2.1 (19 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uafx-control/id1553495098/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **163** | 19 |
| Positive reviews | **21.1% of reviews** | 8.8% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 31 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/353469356) | [Universal Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/980695700) |

## What reviewers say

### THR Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/thr-remote/id1477269655)

Wirelessly sculpt guitar tones with this app, offering deep editing for effects, compression, and noise gate. Control amplifier settings and assign footswitches for hands-free operation.

**Highlights:** Wireless Bluetooth tone sculpting, Deep editing for effects, Access compressor and noise gate, Assign Bluetooth footswitch, Adjust EQ for music playback, Control line out and USB out levels

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Fast Bluetooth connection
- 👍 Intuitive app interface
- 🎨 Expanded amp functionality
- 💯 Great tones from the amp

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth disconnects
- 🐛 App crashes when changing presets
- 🐛 Buggy and unstable app
- 🤯 Unusable app after updates

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes when switching between presets
- Bluetooth connection issues after firmware updates
- App crashes on startup or during use
- Inability to control amp parameters through app

**Requested features**

- Ability to store and recall more presets
- Preset sharing and exchange functionality
- Ability to control amp from other apps
- Improved preset management and organization


### UAFX Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/uafx-control/id1553495098)

This app enhances the functionality of Universal Audio's stompbox effects pedals. Users can customize pedal features, manage presets, and access new functionalities through firmware updates. It offers improved Bluetooth connectivity for faster and more reliable connections.

**Highlights:** Customize pedal features, Manage presets, Bluetooth connectivity, Firmware update support, OX Stomp editor

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy Bluetooth pairing
- 🚀 Presets load quickly
- 💡 Useful preset library
- 🔧 Firmware updates improve functionality

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent Bluetooth connection issues
- 🐛 App crashes when trying to access pedals
- 🐛 Unreliable app performance
- 🤔 Limited preset customization options
- 🤔 Lack of visual feedback on preset settings

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes after firmware updates
- Pedals not detected or recognized by app
- Registration process often fails
- Bluetooth connection randomly drops

**Requested features**

- Ability to freely assign pedal buttons
- Option to view and edit preset settings
- MIDI support for preset changes
- Landscape mode support on iPad


## Frequently asked questions

### Is THR Remote free?

THR Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is UAFX Control free?

UAFX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, THR Remote or UAFX Control?

THR Remote is rated higher. THR Remote averages 2.2 out of 5 from 163 ratings, while UAFX Control averages 2.1 from 19 ratings.

### Do THR Remote or UAFX Control have ads?

UAFX Control shows ads; THR Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, THR Remote or UAFX Control?

THR Remote ships an update every 5 months, and UAFX Control every 3 weeks. Most recently, THR Remote was updated on September 1, 2026 and UAFX Control on September 22, 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.*