# Audio Ape Pro vs Virgil

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Virgil at none against Audio Ape Pro's 1. Virgil also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). Audio Ape Pro's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.0). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Audio Ape Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Virgil asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Audio Ape Pro against 5.0 for Virgil. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audio Ape Pro has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Audio Ape Pro ships an update every 2 months, Virgil every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audio Ape Pro | Virgil |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-ape-pro/id1571482817/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgil-remote-controller/id6816814857/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 14 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Charles Peachock](https://appshunter.io/developer/1190143823) | [Bryan Hargrave](https://appshunter.io/developer/6806035529) |

## What reviewers say

### Audio Ape Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audio-ape-pro/id1571482817)

This music application offers a user-friendly interface for managing and playing shows. It can be operated manually or with a remote, with an optional in-app upgrade for compatibility with older remote models.

**Highlights:** Easy to use interface, Stable performance, Manual operation, Remote operation, In-app upgrade for older remotes

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock older remotes | $89.99 | one-time |


### Virgil

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/virgil-remote-controller/id6816814857)

Control your Dante-enabled audio network directly from your iPhone or iPad. Patch, adjust, and monitor devices remotely without needing a laptop. Offers a familiar grid interface, device control, and preset management for live sound professionals.

**Highlights:** Remote patching and adjustment, Dante-enabled audio network control, Device identification and settings, Preset saving and recall, Real-time status monitoring, Network troubleshooting assistance

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audio Ape Pro free?

Audio Ape Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Virgil free?

Virgil is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Audio Ape Pro or Virgil?

Audio Ape Pro and Virgil are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 26 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Audio Ape Pro or Virgil have ads?

Neither Audio Ape Pro nor Virgil shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audio Ape Pro or Virgil?

Audio Ape Pro ships an update every 2 months, and Virgil every 2 weeks. Most recently, Audio Ape Pro was updated on October 16, 2026 and Virgil on October 29, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*