Comparison

1616V3 vs DM_control

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

Head to head
About

1616V3

Features
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The 1616V3 App extends your digital audio processor 1616/1608/0808/1616(12x12 Analog and 4x4 Dante)/1212(8x8 Analog and 4x4 Dante) with remote control capability. Almost any feature can be remoted from your iPad connected via Wi-Fi. The demo mode allows you to test the App and get familiar with the processor features without the actual hardware.

About

DM_control

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β€’ 16 channels of analog input (12 channels of digitally controlled gain preamp, 2 pairs of stereo input channels, 2 channels of USB playback, USB sound card input) with minimal distortion and ultra-low background noise. The multi-function parameters are adjustable, ensuring good consistency with digital gain and effectively preventing operational errors. Stereo β€’ SPDIF IN/OUT. β€’ 7-inch high-definition touchscreen with a user-friendly software interface and clear navigation design. The operation panel consists of a digital encoder and dedicated buttons, allowing for quick and convenient settings. β€’4 built-in effects processors designed for singing and performing applications, simplifying system wiring. The device includes classic reverbs, large room reverbs, and other effect modules. FX effects can be returned to the mix via dedicated return channels without occupying mono or stereo input channels. β€’Scene storage is one of the most practical and significant features that differentiate it from analog mixers. Up to 255 complete scenes can be stored and exported to external storage devices for backup and later recall

Screenshots

1616V31 screens
DM_control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DM_control at monthly against 1616V3's every 50 months. 1616V3's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1616V3 ships an update every 50 months, DM_control monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
1616V3 versus DM_control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1616V3DM_control
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 50 monthsMonthly β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS10.0 β€” better15.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerι£Žε…‰ ηŽ‹δΌ—ζ˜Ÿ θ΅΅

In-app purchases

None

1616V3

No in-app purchases

None

DM_control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1616V3 free?
1616V3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DM_control free?
DM_control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1616V3 or DM_control have ads?
Neither 1616V3 nor DM_control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1616V3 or DM_control?
1616V3 ships an update every 50 months, and DM_control monthly. Most recently, 1616V3 was updated on November 3, 2026 and DM_control on October 27, 2026.

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