SD vs Audio Lambda
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SD
Control your Sound Devices 8-Series mixer-recorder remotely from your iPad or iPhone. Manage transport, edit metadata, take notes, monitor outputs, and adjust channel settings like faders, trims, and pan. View large-scale meters and timecode on all screens.
- Remote transport controls
- Metadata editing
- Take notes
- Monitor outputs
- Adjust faders, trims, and pan
- Channel arming, disarming, solo, and mute
- Large-scale channel meters
- Timecode display
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Control your Sound Devices 8-Series mixer-recorder from your iPad or iPhone with SD-Remote. Quickly access transport controls, edit metadata, write Take Notes, monitor outputs, and adjust faders, trims, and pan controls. Arm, disarm, solo, and mute channels with ease. Large-scale meters are available for all channels, and the current timecode is displayed on every screen.
Audio Lambda
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"For the past two decades, our company has cultivated a wealth of experience in supporting sound professionals within the demanding world of cinematography. Our highly skilled team possesses an unparalleled blend of technical knowledge and unwavering reliability, making them an indispensable asset to any production. We are committed to ensuring sound engineers have everything they need to achieve exceptional results, regardless of the recording challenge. Our comprehensive services encompass a vast array of top-tier equipment, meticulously chosen to cater to the diverse needs of modern filmmaking. Beyond the hardware, our team of seasoned experts provides invaluable technical assistance and insightful advice. This collaborative approach empowers sound engineers to meticulously plan and customize their approach for each unique project, fostering a stress-free and efficient workflow. Furthermore, we understand the dynamic nature of the film industry. Our commitment to continuous improvement ensures our equipment inventory remains at the forefront of technological advancements. We prioritize flexibility and adaptability, allowing us to seamlessly integrate with any production environment. Finally, our unwavering punctuality guarantees a reliable and time-sensitive service, ensuring every project stays on schedule and within budget. By partnering with us, sound engineers gain the peace of mind to focus on their craft, confident in the knowledge that they have a dedicated team standing behind them, ready to deliver exceptional results on every project."
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Verdict
SD and Audio Lambda are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
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.
SD ships an update every 2 months, Audio Lambda every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SD | Audio Lambda |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.7 (9 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 22.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 9 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sound Devices, LLC | Audio Lambda |
In-app purchases
SD
No in-app purchases
Audio Lambda
No in-app purchases







