Fender Pro Control vs Katana Librarian
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Fender Pro Control
This app provides remote control for a multi-effects guitar workstation via Bluetooth. Users can create, edit, and share custom presets, organize them into songs and setlists, and access a community library of tones. It also offers backup and firmware update capabilities.
- Remote control via Bluetooth
- Create and edit user presets
- Organize presets into songs and setlists
- Access community-shared presets
- Backup and restore presets and settings
- Update device firmware
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Fender Pro Control is the ultimate companion app for the Tone Master Pro multi-effects guitar workstation. REQUIRES A TONE MASTER PRO. Fender Pro Control allows remote control of Tone Master Pro via Bluetooth for creating, editing and sharing your own presets or for auditioning and downloading thousands of tones created by Fender’s community of players and artists. MANAGE PRESETS, SONGS & SETLISTS Easily create and edit over 500 user presets with Pro Control’s intuitive user interface. Organize your presets into Songs. Organize Songs into performance ready Setlists. EASY EDITING Choose from over 100 amp and effect models to sculpt your sounds. Familiar, intuitive interface makes tone creation fast and inspiring. CLOUD PRESETS Share your custom presets directly to the cloud. Audition and download presets from the user community of players and Fender artists. BACKUP & RESTORE Backup and Restore your presets, settings and user IRs to your personal cloud space so you never lose your data. Update your device firmware to get the latest amp/effect/cab models, features and enhancements.
Katana Librarian
Unlock the full potential of your BOSS Katana amplifier by connecting wirelessly via Bluetooth. Manage, edit, and organize your amp's patches, effects, and settings. Access advanced features and emulate pedal functionality for a seamless playing experience.
- Download and manage amp patches
- Edit patch parameters and effects
- Organize patches into groups and setlists
- Import/export TSL files
- Emulate GA-FC pedal functionality
- Access undocumented amp features
- Hands-free switching with MIDI/HID footswitch
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Katana Librarian allows you to connect your phone or tablet to your BOSS Katana amplifier via a Bluetooth adapter (sold separately), unlocking your amp’s full potential! The free version of the app allows you to test your connection and load the built-in demo patches. A one-time in-app purchase is offered if you wish to unlock the full feature set, which will allow you to: - Download patches from your amplifier. - Modify the patch parameters; includes support for all effect types; the editor also changes in real-time as you adjust the parameters on your amp. - Organize your patches into groups. Tag your favorite patches, or create a set list for a live performance. - Import and export MkI, MkII, Gen3 and GO .TSL files. - Rename and delete patches. - Write patches to the amplifier's channels - Emulate the functionality of a GA-FC pedal (even on a KATANA-50 or KATANA:GO) - Use the hotkey feature in combination with a MIDI or HID foot switch for hands-free patch and effect switching. - Access undocumented Katana features like hidden amps and multiple simultaneous effects (where supported). What you need: - An iPhone or iPad running iOS/iPadOS 15.0 or later - A supported Bluetooth adapter* - One of the following amplifiers: • KATANA-50 • KATANA-50 MkII • KATANA-50 Gen3 • KATANA-50 MkII EX • KATANA-50 EX Gen3 • KATANA-100 • KATANA-100 MkII • KATANA-100 Gen3 • KATANA-100/212 • KATANA-100/212 MkII • KATANA-100/212 Gen3 • KATANA-HEAD • KATANA-HEAD MkII • KATANA-HEAD Gen3 • KATANA-Artist • KATANA-Artist MkII • KATANA-Artist Gen3 • KATANA-Artist MkII HEAD • KATANA-Artist HEAD Gen3 • KATANA:GO * Currently supported Bluetooth adapters: MkI and MkII amps: - CME WIDI Uhost (https://amzn.to/3RKnXdy) - XSONIC AIRSTEP (https://amzn.to/3QCzJoO) - XSONIC AIRSTEP Kat Edition (https://amzn.to/3RZaUV2) - XSONIC AIRSTEP Kat EX Edition (https://amzn.to/3T1Rly2) Gen3 amps: - BOSS BT-DUAL (https://amzn.to/3AxrHLB) - XSONIC AIRSTEP Kat EX Edition (https://amzn.to/3T1Rly2) See our Frequently Asked Questions here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19G4j_bk8c8OZ3vBvZKWHnuXg9ZEpKbkx/view Note: This app is not affiliated with or endorsed by Roland Corporation in any way. BOSS is a registered trademark of Roland Corporation. We may earn commissions for purchases made through links in this listing.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Katana Librarian at 4.1 against Fender Pro Control's 3.2. Katana Librarian also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 45%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). Fender Pro Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On price, ratings volume, 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
Both are free to download. Katana Librarian sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Fender Pro Control asks for nothing beyond the download.
Katana Librarian holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 59 and 52 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Fender Pro Control's written reviews are positive against 63% of Katana Librarian's.
Fender Pro Control ships an update every 2 months, Katana Librarian monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.
| Parameter | Fender Pro Control | Katana Librarian |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (59 ratings) | 4.1 (52 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 45.0% of reviews | 63.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 59 — better | 52 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 846 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Fender Digital | 1000452063 ONTARIO INC. |
Customer experience
Fender Pro Control
Katana Librarian
Bugs and requests
Fender Pro Control
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Katana Librarian
Reported bugs
18 issues- App stops working after iOS update
- App freezes when accessing content or connecting to amp
- Cannot download tsl files
- App constantly hangs and needs restarting
- App is highly unstable, crashing frequently
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- Cannot change patch from within a group
- Slow to change patches on USB connection
- Cannot return to librarian when using Bluetooth connection
- Unable to restore purchase/license
- No USB connection, requires Bluetooth adapter purchase
- Disconnects Bluetooth permanently while using Airstep (iOS 17)
- Cannot use via cable (Lightning to USB)
- Last update problematic, disconnects amp and Bluetooth
- Cannot upgrade in-app
- Doesn't work with older iPhones 8 and earlier
- Doesn't save pedal settings
- Not connecting with CME Widi uhost
- Cannot access iPad Pro with USB C adapter
Requested features
10 requests- Support for Katana Go
- Support for Bass Katana combos (KTN210B)
- More rhythm patches and genre variety
- Support for new devices (Bass, Go)
- Improve VoiceOver compatibility
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- Add Katana Go to Librarian App
- Support for Bass Katana amps (110 or 210)
- More cleanly organize patches
- Edit patches without amp connected
- Dark mode option
In-app purchases
Fender Pro Control
No in-app purchases
Katana Librarian
- Unlock All Features$15.95
Questions
Is Fender Pro Control free?
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