Comparison

UAFX Control vs Pedal Galaxy

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

Pedal Galaxy

Easily plan and visualize your guitar pedalboard setup. Drag and drop effects to scale, arrange your signal chain, and see your layout before buying gear. Share your designs with others.

Highlights
  • Drag-and-drop pedal placement
  • Real-world scale visualization
  • Customizable board sizes
  • Signal chain arrangement
  • Export and share rig designs
  • Light and dark themes
Features
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Pedal Galaxy is the fastest way to plan, visualize, and share your guitar pedalboard — right from your phone. Stop guessing whether your pedals will fit. Drag effects onto a to-scale board, arrange your signal chain, and see exactly how everything lays out before you buy a single patch cable. DESIGN YOUR BOARD • Drag-and-drop pedals onto a smooth, zoomable canvas • Everything is drawn to real-world scale — inches or centimeters • Snap to a grid for clean, precise layouts • Rotate, lock, and fine-tune the position and size of any pedal • Add popular pedalboards or size your own to match the gear you already own BUILD WITH REAL GEAR • Browse a growing library of real pedals and pedalboards • Add custom pedals when you can't find the exact model • Reorder your layers to get the stacking and signal flow just right MAKE IT YOURS • Light and dark themes • Choose your measurement units • Clean, distraction-free interface built for quick edits PEDAL GALAXY PRO Upgrade to Pro to unlock: • Save unlimited boards to your account and pick up where you left off on any device • Sync seamlessly with the Pedal Galaxy web app • Add private notes to each board • Extra board backgrounds • Favorite your go-to pedals for one-tap access SHARE YOUR RIG Export a clean image of any board and share it with bandmates, forums, or your socials in a couple of taps. Whether you're a bedroom player mapping out your first board or a touring pro planning a new rig, Pedal Galaxy takes the tape measure and graph paper out of the equation. Download it free and start building! Terms of Use (EULA): https://pedalgalaxy.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://pedalgalaxy.com/privacy

Screenshots

UAFX Control4 screens
Pedal Galaxy4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Pedal Galaxy at 100% against UAFX Control's 9%. Pedal Galaxy also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and ads (none vs shown). UAFX Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (27 vs 8). On price, update cadence, monetization model 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. Pedal Galaxy sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. UAFX Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Pedal Galaxy holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 8 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 9% of UAFX Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Pedal Galaxy's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
UAFX Control versus Pedal Galaxy: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterUAFX ControlPedal Galaxy
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (27 ratings)5.0 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews9.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings27 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 3 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB58 MB
Age rating4+9+
DeveloperUniversal AudioPedal Galaxy LLC

Customer experience

UAFX Control

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

Pedal Galaxy

All ratings8 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Pedal Galaxy

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

UAFX Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Pedal Galaxy

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly Pro$3.991 Month
  • Annual Pro$39.991 Year

Questions

Is UAFX Control free?
UAFX Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Pedal Galaxy free?
Pedal Galaxy is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, UAFX Control or Pedal Galaxy?
Pedal Galaxy is rated higher. UAFX Control averages 2.0 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while Pedal Galaxy averages 5.0 from 8 ratings.
Do UAFX Control or Pedal Galaxy have ads?
UAFX Control shows ads; Pedal Galaxy does not.
Which is updated more often, UAFX Control or Pedal Galaxy?
UAFX Control ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pedal Galaxy every 3 weeks. Most recently, UAFX Control was updated on October 29, 2026 and Pedal Galaxy on October 20, 2026.

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