Comparison

UAFX Control vs ADV. Scanner

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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

About

ADV. Scanner

Create custom-fit earphones by 3D scanning your ear with your iPhone's FaceID sensor. Export your ear scan for personal use or submit it to create personalized audio gear.

Highlights
  • 3D ear scanning via iPhone FaceID
  • Custom-fit earphone creation
  • Export ear scan data
  • Designed for musicians
  • Professional audio peripherals
Features
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ADV. Scanner turns your iPhone into the first step of a custom fit. Scan your ears, review the result, and send it to ADV. to order in-ear monitors made for you. Two ways to scan: • Ear scan — scan each ear directly with the front camera. Spoken and on-screen guidance walks you through it, so you can do it yourself in front of a mirror or with a friend's help. • Ear-impression scan — if you already have silicone ear impressions from an audiologist, place them on the printed ADV. scan sheet and sweep your phone around them. On-screen guidance shows what has been captured and the scan finishes by itself when it is complete. Then: • Review each scan before anything is sent. • Name it, add your details, and send it to ADV. from the app. • Keep a history of what you sent and when, and export a scan for your own use. • A built-in guide covers both methods. ADV. manufactures professional in-ear monitors and audio peripherals. Designed for musicians. Born in New York. www.adv-sound.com Requirements: the ear scan needs an iPhone with Face ID (iPhone X or later). The ear-impression scan needs the ADV. scan sheet, printed at 100 % on Letter, and a pair of ear impressions.

Screenshots

UAFX Control4 screens
ADV. Scanner4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ADV. Scanner at 67% against UAFX Control's 9%. ADV. Scanner also leads on rating (3.9 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). UAFX Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ADV. Scanner holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 11 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of UAFX Control's written reviews are positive against 67% of ADV. Scanner's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, ADV. Scanner every 2 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
UAFX Control versus ADV. Scanner: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAFX ControlADV. Scanner
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (26 ratings)3.9 (11 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.2% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings26 — better11
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperUniversal AudioADVSOUND, Inc.

Customer experience

UAFX Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews218 reviews
Positive9.2%
Neutral4.6%
Negative86.2%

ADV. Scanner

All ratings11 ratings
Positive72.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative27.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

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

ADV. Scanner

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UAFX Control

No in-app purchases

None

ADV. Scanner

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAFX Control free?
UAFX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ADV. Scanner free?
ADV. Scanner is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UAFX Control or ADV. Scanner?
ADV. Scanner is rated higher. UAFX Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ADV. Scanner averages 3.9 from 11 ratings.
Do UAFX Control or ADV. Scanner have ads?
UAFX Control shows ads; ADV. Scanner does not.
Which is updated more often, UAFX Control or ADV. Scanner?
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and ADV. Scanner every 2 months. Most recently, UAFX Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and ADV. Scanner on October 24, 2026.

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