UAFX Control vs Artist CNTRL
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
Artist CNTRL
This app centralizes all band management tasks, from tracking shows and bookings to monitoring merch sales and streaming analytics. It facilitates communication, stores press kit materials, and allows for team collaboration with role-based access.
- Show and booking tracking
- Merch sales monitoring
- Streaming and radio analytics
- Band-to-band messaging
- Digital press kit creation
- Team role-based access
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Built by musicians who got tired of running a band out of six spreadsheets and four group chats, Artist CNTRL puts everything your band runs on into one dashboard. SHOWS & BOOKING: Track holds, confirmations, and settled shows. Share dates with other bands, sync your calendar, and walk into every show with the day-of-show view: schedule, contacts, and set times in your pocket. MERCH: Connect your store and see online and point-of-sale numbers side by side: today's sales, 30-day totals, best sellers, and per-show merch counts. STREAMING & RADIO: Monthly listeners, top songs, playlist placements, radio spins, and audience cities, pulled automatically and tracked over time. MESSAGES: Talk band-to-band and per-show with everyone on the bill, with push notifications when something needs you. PRESS KIT: Logos, photos, bios, and quotes in one place, ready to send to promoters and press. TEAM: Bring in band members, management, and booking with role-based access, so everyone sees what they need. Artist CNTRL is for active members. Apply at artistcntrl.com.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Artist CNTRL at 5.0 against UAFX Control's 2.0. Artist CNTRL also leads on ads (none vs shown) and monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases). UAFX Control's advantage is ratings volume (27 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, 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.
Artist CNTRL holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: UAFX Control has 27 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, Artist CNTRL every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | UAFX Control | Artist CNTRL |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.0 (27 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 9.2% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 27 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 5 weeks |
| 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 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 60 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Universal Audio | CNTRL Global LLC |
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
Artist CNTRL
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
UAFX Control
No in-app purchases
Artist CNTRL
No in-app purchases
Questions
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