UAFX Control vs BTS for KATANA
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
BTS for KATANA
Connect your BOSS KATANA:GO amplifier to your iOS device to edit tones, manage your sound library, and access a global community of guitarists. Share your own custom sounds and download presets created by others worldwide.
- Bluetooth connectivity
- Tone editing
- Tone librarian
- Session function
- Access BOSS TONE EXCHANGE
- Share and download Livesets
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●Connect the BOSS KATANA:GO and your iPhone/iPad via Bluetooth(R) to use this app. * Set up the Bluetooth connection in the Connection window displayed after the app is launched. ●BOSS TONE STUDIO incorporates convenient functions; ‘Tone Edit Function’, ‘Tone Librarian Function’, and ‘Session Function’. ●This app provides an integrated access to the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE. Support share your original Livesets and download users Livesets around the world. * An active internet connection is required to access the BOSS TONE EXCHANGE. * To use BOSS TONE EXCHANGE, iOS15 / iPadOS15 or later is required.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: BTS for KATANA at 3.1 against UAFX Control's 2.0. BTS for KATANA 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 2 months). On price, ratings volume, 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.
BTS for KATANA holds the better App Store score, 3.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of UAFX Control's written reviews are positive against 28% of BTS for KATANA's.
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, BTS for KATANA every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAFX Control | BTS for KATANA |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (27 ratings) | 3.1 (23 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 23 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Audio | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
UAFX Control
BTS for KATANA
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
BTS for KATANA
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UAFX Control
No in-app purchases
BTS for KATANA
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is UAFX Control free?
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