# RØDE Central Mobile vs RedThread

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RØDE Central Mobile at none against RedThread's 2. RØDE Central Mobile also leads on chart position (#144 vs unranked) and device support (3 vs 1). RedThread's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 5 weeks). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. RedThread sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. RØDE Central Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

RØDE Central Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, RedThread weekly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RØDE Central Mobile | RedThread |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[1.7 (37 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **37** | — |
| Positive reviews | 11.2% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Best chart rank | **#144** | — |
| Size | 84 MB | 179 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RØDE Microphones](https://appshunter.io/developer/423929371) | [mSync POC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1883422736) |

## What reviewers say

### RØDE Central Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rde-central-mobile/id1576314986)

**Currently charting:** #144 Top Free · Music (US App Store)

This mobile app serves as a companion for compatible RØDE microphones, enabling users to configure device settings remotely. It unlocks advanced features, processing, and allows for firmware updates. Access device information and control various microphone parameters on the go.

**Highlights:** Remote device configuration, Unlock advanced features, Access on-board processing, Update device firmware, View device information, Control gain and filters

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works flawlessly
- 🚀 Great addition to the product
- 🚀 Allows changing settings on the go

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't connect to devices
- 🐛 Requires proprietary cable
- 🐛 Doesn't recognize devices
- 🐛 Firmware update issues
- 🐛 App is not user-friendly

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't recognize devices even with latest firmware
- Constant requests to update firmware
- Incompatibility with standard cables

**Requested features**

- Allow downloading of recorded files
- Support for more devices
- Improve app usability
- Add dark mode


### RedThread

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/redthread/id6762317751)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Yearly | $99.99 | per year |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RØDE Central Mobile free?

RØDE Central Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is RedThread free?

RedThread is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do RØDE Central Mobile or RedThread have ads?

Neither RØDE Central Mobile nor RedThread shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RØDE Central Mobile or RedThread?

RØDE Central Mobile ships an update every 5 weeks, and RedThread weekly. Most recently, RØDE Central Mobile was updated on October 14, 2026 and RedThread on October 6, 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.*