Comparison

UAFX Control vs Valeton Suite

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

Valeton Suite

Edit and manage your guitar amp tones with this app. It allows for quick adjustments to effect parameters, patch import/export for backups and sharing, and the ability to import cabinet IR and NAM tone files. A built-in drum machine aids in practice and performance.

Highlights
  • Edit effect parameters
  • Import/export custom patches
  • Import cabinet IR files
  • Import NAM tone files
  • Diverse drum machine rhythms
Features
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• Adjust effect parameters and quickly & conveniently edit patch tones • Patch Import/Export – Back up or share your custom patches anytime, or import your favorite patches • IR/NAM Import – Import your preferred cabinet IR files or NAM tone files • Diverse drum machine rhythms – A powerful assistant for creating, practicing, and performing For more information, please visit www.valeton.net

Screenshots

UAFX Control4 screens
Valeton Suite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Valeton Suite at 4.1 against UAFX Control's 2.0. Valeton Suite 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 3 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

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

Valeton Suite holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of UAFX Control's written reviews are positive against 30% of Valeton Suite's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Valeton Suite every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
UAFX Control versus Valeton Suite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAFX ControlValeton Suite
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (27 ratings)4.1 (21 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.2% of reviews29.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better21
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB254 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperUniversal AudioHotone

Customer experience

UAFX Control

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

Valeton Suite

All ratings20 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative20.0%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive29.7%
Neutral16.2%
Negative54.1%

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

Valeton Suite

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UAFX Control

No in-app purchases

None

Valeton Suite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is UAFX Control free?
UAFX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Valeton Suite free?
Valeton Suite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, UAFX Control or Valeton Suite?
Valeton Suite is rated higher. UAFX Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Valeton Suite averages 4.1 from 21 ratings.
Do UAFX Control or Valeton Suite have ads?
UAFX Control shows ads; Valeton Suite does not.
Which is updated more often, UAFX Control or Valeton Suite?
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Valeton Suite every 3 months. Most recently, UAFX Control was updated on November 3, 2026 and Valeton Suite on November 4, 2026.

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