Comparison

Astral Remote vs On

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

Head to head
About

Astral Remote

Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.

Highlights
  • Power transmitter on/off
  • Monitor battery status
  • Frequency and RF power setup
  • Audio signal presence monitoring
  • Microphone mute
  • Transport controls (Record, Stop)
  • Timecode display
  • Media formatting and space monitoring
Features
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more

About

On

This utility app helps audio professionals quickly measure and model audience areas for event and touring setups. It offers a streamlined workflow compatible with popular loudspeaker simulation programs, speeding up the design process. Users can create 3D models of listening areas and generate profiles along speaker axes.

Highlights
  • Audience area measurement
  • 3D listening area modeling
  • Speaker axis profiling
  • Bluetooth laser distance finder integration
  • Export to loudspeaker simulation software
  • 14-day free trial
Features
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THE APP Introducing On-Axis: The must-have app for audio professionals in the event and touring industry! Measure and model your audience area with a completely new method compatible with many popular loudspeaker simulation programs. The On-Axis method significantly speeds up the measurement of the audience area, allowing you to focus on the most important thing, making the actual speaker design. WORKFLOW The On-Axis workflow begins by taking measurements of the audience area with the app. The On-Axis exports a file that can be imported into the selected loudspeaker simulation software. The On-Axis does not replace traditional methods such as CAD drawings or other precise models. It is a new addition to your existing toolbox. MODES The app consists of three different operating modes. Venue and Planes mode can be used to draw a 3D model of the listening area. The On-Axis Profile mode can be used to draw a uniform plane to the speaker’s axis, starting from the speaker’s rigging point and ending at the farthest point of the audience area. BLUETOOTH SUPPORT The app can be paired with a compatible laser distance finder via Bluetooth. This enables the measured distance and angle to be transferred wirelessly. See the compatibility chart for more info on supported devices. TO GET STARTED Watch the tutorial videos to get started: http://link.oksound.fi/playlist The app is free to download but requires an In-App-Purchase to unlock the export, save and open functions. A 14-day free full trial is also available to see if this tool fits your workflow.  This is a 3rd party solution and compatibility with simulation software is guaranteed only with tested versions. Check the website for more information and compatibility: https://onaxisapp.com or https://oksound.fi

Screenshots

Astral Remote4 screens
On4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: On at 5.0 against Astral Remote's 3.2. On also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Astral Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17). On price, ratings volume, ads 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. On sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Astral Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Astral Remote ships an update every 2 months, On every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 19, 2026 and July 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Astral Remote versus On: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAstral RemoteOn
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (6 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings66
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better17
Further details — not scored
Size106 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSound Devices, LLCOK-Sound

Customer experience

Astral Remote

All ratings6 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

On

All ratings6 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Astral Remote

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

On

One-time2
  • 14-day TrialFree
  • Unlock App$149.99

Questions

Is Astral Remote free?
Astral Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is On free?
On is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Astral Remote or On?
On is rated higher. Astral Remote averages 3.2 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while On averages 5.0 from 6 ratings.
Do Astral Remote or On have ads?
Neither Astral Remote nor On shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Astral Remote or On?
Astral Remote ships an update every 2 months, and On every 3 weeks. Most recently, Astral Remote was updated on August 19, 2026 and On on July 8, 2026.

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