UAFX Control vs PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
UAFX Control
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.
- Customize pedal features
- Manage presets
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Firmware update support
- OX Stomp editor
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UAFX Control is the companion application for Universal Audio's line of stompbox effects pedals. You can use the app to customize pedal features and more. What's New in v3.0.5 • Fixed slider value and slider responsiveness issues What's New in v3.0.4 • OX Stomp editor and preset improvements • Other minor fixes and enhancements What's New in v3.0.2 • Minor bug fixes and improvements What's New in v3.0.1 • Bluetooth redesigned for faster connections and rock-solid reliability • Support for new features in UAFX firmware version 2.0 • (OX Stomp) Off-Axis mic states are now correctly displayed Note that UAFX firmware updates are only available using the UA Connect desktop application, available at: uaudio.com/uafx/start
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Manage and route analog audio hardware with enhanced controls and streamlined workflows. This software allows for hardware management, custom routing, and annotation of recall notes for instant access.
- Analog routing and hardware management
- Customizable GUI and color options
- Hardware management with photos and notes
- Store and recall tracking notes
- Multiple iOS device integration
- Network connectivity
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The Complete Analog Routing & Hardware Management Software. Built upon the backbone of our highly acclaimed, recognized and world renowned PATCH APP Software, PATCH APP [ DX ] is Analog Routing at a completely new level of enhanced controls and streamlined workflows. A Fresh New GUI, Loads of Features/Color Customization Options, iOS & iOS iPad Compatibility and our newly created HARDWARE MANAGEMENT System! - Take Photos, Add Notes, and store all your recall notes in a single location for instant recall. PATCH APP [ DX ] is a Premium Upgrade compatible with all PATCH Series models. - Hardware & Stored Routing Color Customizations - Hardware Management Section - Annotate Analog & Tracking Recall Notes - 6 Quickstrip Recalls - Multiple iOS Device Integration & Network Connectivity - Plus so much more! Learn More about PATCH APP DX: http://www.flockaudio.com/patchappdx
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PATCH APP DX REMOTE at 5.0 against UAFX Control's 2.0. PATCH APP DX REMOTE also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). UAFX Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 11 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
PATCH APP DX REMOTE holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAFX Control has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, PATCH APP DX REMOTE every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAFX Control | PATCH APP DX REMOTE |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 11 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPod, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Audio | Flock Audio |
Customer experience
UAFX Control
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Bugs and requests
UAFX Control
Reported bugs
4 issues- App crashes after firmware updates
- Pedals not detected or recognized by app
- Registration process often fails
- Bluetooth connection randomly drops
Requested features
4 requests- Ability to freely assign pedal buttons
- Option to view and edit preset settings
- MIDI support for preset changes
- Landscape mode support on iPad
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UAFX Control
No in-app purchases
PATCH APP DX REMOTE
No in-app purchases
Questions
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