5ths Machine vs Console Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
5ths Machine
Explore the theoretical intricacies of key signatures with an interactive quiz. Learn about the 12-position equal temperament system and discover how to identify keys with an unusual number of sharps. Understand music theory through a unique perspective.
- Key signature quiz
- Equal temperament system explanation
- Theoretical key signature exploration
- Background information on music theory
- Quiz tips and strategies
- Chronology of music theory concepts
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Think you know your key signatures cold? Answer this: which key has 41 sharps? The equal temperament system is a circle with 12 positions, just like a clock. And, just like on a clock, the hands keep going around and around forever. The key signature of 41 sharps is theoretically consistent with the Western diatonic system ― learn why, and learn how to find out what key it is. The Background Information and the Quiz Tips explain the system in detail, and Chronology puts it all in perspective. Enjoy the “Perpetual 5ths Machine Boogie” while key signatures you’ve never seen before pass by on parade. Then, buckle down and solve the Quiz questions. NOW you understand music theory the 5ths Machine way!
Console Remote Control
Control your game console remotely over your local WiFi network. This application allows for seamless interaction with your console from your mobile device.
- Local WiFi network control
- Remote console management
- Seamless mobile interaction
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Console Remote Control at Free against 5ths Machine's $1.99. Console Remote Control also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). 5ths Machine's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.0) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ratings volume, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
Console Remote Control is free to download; 5ths Machine costs $1.99 up front. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. 5ths Machine asks for nothing beyond the download.
5ths Machine holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 2 respectively.
5ths Machine ships an update every 24 months, Console Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | 5ths Machine | Console Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 2 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 24 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 12.4 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 18 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Lucy Hudson | Fonoflow |
Customer experience
5ths Machine
Console Remote Control
In-app purchases
5ths Machine
No in-app purchases
Console Remote Control
- Console$99.99
- Dashboard$99.99
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