Comparison

Bluetooth Midi Controller vs ONE Control Plus

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

Head to head
About

Bluetooth Midi Controller

Transform your iOS or iPadOS device into a wireless MIDI controller. Seamlessly manage your favorite DAWs, instruments, and effects on iOS, iPadOS, and desktop via Bluetooth LE. Offers extensive fader control for precise adjustments.

Highlights
  • Wireless MIDI control
  • Bluetooth Low Energy support
  • Up to 64 faders (128 on iPad)
  • Control DAWs, instruments, and effects
  • iOS and iPadOS compatible
Features
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Bluetooth Midi Controller turns your iOS and iPadOS devices in a wireless Midi controller. Control your favourites iOS, iPadOS and desktop Bluetooth LE Midi DAWs , instruments and effects from your iPhone and iPad. -Up to 64 faders that sends cc midi messages, 128 on iPad. -Bluetooth Low Energy Midi. Demo videos on the developer's page. How does it works: Push connect button and in the opened view turn on the switch button. This will make your device discoverable by your Bluetooth MIDI host, connect it from it and you will can control your MIDI host from B.M.C.. If your MIDI host don't support Bluetooth MIDI there are some free apps on the market that creates virtual Bluetooth Midi Ports.

About

ONE Control Plus

This app offers a unified platform for music production, combining DAW and MIDI controller functionalities. It features customizable modules for composing your own controllers and emulates popular hardware surfaces for seamless integration with various music software.

Highlights
  • Modular controller customization
  • DAW controller emulation (MCU)
  • Launchpad controller replica
  • Support for MIDI, OSC, and MMC
  • Customizable themes and styles
  • Multiple controller limit options
Features
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ONE Control Plus introduces a unified app combining ONE Control DAW and ONE Control PRO. Enjoy the Essential plan for free, forever. Or make the most of ONE Control with a one-time In-App Purchase Expansion Pack. Existing ONE Control DAW and PRO users get a free automatic migration to Plus. Essential (Free) * Essential Modular Controller * Essential DAW Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 4 controllers DAW Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Advanced DAW Controllers * Essential Modular Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 10 controllers PRO Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Pro Modular Controller * Pro DAW Controllers * Advanced bidirectional MIDI communication * OSC Support * Unlimited Controllers MAIN FEATURES Modular Controller - Compose your MIDI/OSC controllers with a few touches - Dozens of customizable modules: Faders, Knobs, Buttons, Pads, Keyswitches, XY Pads, Envelopes, Stepper, Interactive Displays, Keyboards, Backgrounds - Bidirectional MIDI IN: Components react to external MIDI sources, featuring a quick Learn mode - Four themes: Default, Minimal, Modern, Retro (PRO) - Many customisable control styles (PRO) - Configure actions with custom events: MIDI (CC, Note, etc.), MMC, OSC, Pitch Bend, Realtime, RPN/NRPN, SysEx - Advanced automation workflow with a new Events and Actions UI and Passthrough actions (PRO) - Customisable Multi-Step components (PRO) - Add background textures and images with effects (PRO) - Save up to 128 presets (patches) per controller with MIDI Bank support (PRO) - Organise in multiple pages, navigating quickly with swipe gestures (PRO) - Copy and paste pages or quick paste modules to build faster (PRO) - Add help, comments and best practices for collaborators (PRO) DAW Controller - Faithful replica of the Mackie Control Surface (MCU) - Customisable templates for: Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cakewalk, Universal Audio LUNA, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper, Reason, Vegas, Tracktion, Bitwig, FL Studio, Audition, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve - Generic MCU template for other DAWs - Dynamic context-aware buttons - Cheat Sheets for major DAWs included - VU-Meters (PRO) - Customisable buttons (PRO) Launchpad Controller - Replica of the Novation Launchpad X - Compatible with Ableton Live and Logic Pro 10.6+ - Play/record clips and live loops - Control Volume, Pan, Sends, Solo, Mute, Record Arm - Play MIDI notes and Billboard scrolling messages OTHER FEATURES - Use your device in Landscape or Portrait orientation - Creators Library: Share custom templates and discover community ones with ratings - External Controller Support: Control ONE Control itself (Preset/Page changes) via external MIDI - Redesigned controller browser with Recents and Favorites - Side inspector for lightning-fast edits - Wired, LAN, and Bluetooth connections - Auto-connect to MIDI Network session (PRO) - MacOS and Windows* host compatibility - Independent MIDI configuration per controller - iPadOS multi-window and Widget support - Switch between controllers with a single tap - Share controllers or save to iCloud Drive (PRO) - Optimized for all iPad models and iPadOS 26 - Step-by-step connection guides and video tutorials *Windows Network MIDI requires an RTP MIDI driver (like rtpMIDI).

Screenshots

Bluetooth Midi Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Midi Controller at 4.2 against ONE Control Plus's 3.2. Bluetooth Midi Controller also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). ONE Control Plus's advantage is update cadence (every 3 months vs every 33 months) and ratings volume (21 vs 5). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. ONE Control Plus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Bluetooth Midi Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Bluetooth Midi Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 21 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Bluetooth Midi Controller ships an update every 33 months, ONE Control Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on June 3, 2026 and September 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Bluetooth Midi Controller versus ONE Control Plus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBluetooth Midi ControllerONE Control Plus
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings) — better3.2 (21 ratings)
Positive reviews—29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings521 — better
Update frequencyEvery 33 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPad
Requires iOS18.617.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB100 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developerpablo lopezVisuality srl

Customer experience

Bluetooth Midi Controller

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

ONE Control Plus

All ratings21 ratings
Positive47.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative38.1%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral29.4%
Negative41.2%

In-app purchases

None

Bluetooth Midi Controller

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

ONE Control Plus

One-time5
  • ONE Control DAW (Upgrade)Free
  • ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)Free
  • ONE Control DAW$8.99
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  • ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)$12.99
  • ONE Control PRO$17.99

Questions

Is Bluetooth Midi Controller free?
Bluetooth Midi Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ONE Control Plus free?
ONE Control Plus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Bluetooth Midi Controller or ONE Control Plus?
Bluetooth Midi Controller is rated higher. Bluetooth Midi Controller averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while ONE Control Plus averages 3.2 from 21 ratings.
Do Bluetooth Midi Controller or ONE Control Plus have ads?
Neither Bluetooth Midi Controller nor ONE Control Plus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Bluetooth Midi Controller or ONE Control Plus?
Bluetooth Midi Controller ships an update every 33 months, and ONE Control Plus every 3 months. Most recently, Bluetooth Midi Controller was updated on June 3, 2026 and ONE Control Plus on September 1, 2026.

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