ONE Control Plus vs Lemur
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ONE Control Plus
This app offers a unified platform for music production, combining DAW and MIDI controller functionalities. It features customizable modules for composing your own controllers and emulates popular hardware surfaces for seamless integration with various music software.
- Modular controller customization
- DAW controller emulation (MCU)
- Launchpad controller replica
- Support for MIDI, OSC, and MMC
- Customizable themes and styles
- Multiple controller limit options
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ONE Control Plus introduces a unified app combining ONE Control DAW and ONE Control PRO. Enjoy the Essential plan for free, forever. Or make the most of ONE Control with a one-time In-App Purchase Expansion Pack. Existing ONE Control DAW and PRO users get a free automatic migration to Plus. Essential (Free) * Essential Modular Controller * Essential DAW Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 4 controllers DAW Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Advanced DAW Controllers * Essential Modular Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 10 controllers PRO Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Pro Modular Controller * Pro DAW Controllers * Advanced bidirectional MIDI communication * OSC Support * Unlimited Controllers MAIN FEATURES Modular Controller - Compose your MIDI/OSC controllers with a few touches - Dozens of customizable modules: Faders, Knobs, Buttons, Pads, Keyswitches, XY Pads, Envelopes, Stepper, Interactive Displays, Keyboards, Backgrounds - Bidirectional MIDI IN: Components react to external MIDI sources, featuring a quick Learn mode - Four themes: Default, Minimal, Modern, Retro (PRO) - Many customisable control styles (PRO) - Configure actions with custom events: MIDI (CC, Note, etc.), MMC, OSC, Pitch Bend, Realtime, RPN/NRPN, SysEx - Advanced automation workflow with a new Events and Actions UI and Passthrough actions (PRO) - Customisable Multi-Step components (PRO) - Add background textures and images with effects (PRO) - Save up to 128 presets (patches) per controller with MIDI Bank support (PRO) - Organise in multiple pages, navigating quickly with swipe gestures (PRO) - Copy and paste pages or quick paste modules to build faster (PRO) - Add help, comments and best practices for collaborators (PRO) DAW Controller - Faithful replica of the Mackie Control Surface (MCU) - Customisable templates for: Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cakewalk, Universal Audio LUNA, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper, Reason, Vegas, Tracktion, Bitwig, FL Studio, Audition, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve - Generic MCU template for other DAWs - Dynamic context-aware buttons - Cheat Sheets for major DAWs included - VU-Meters (PRO) - Customisable buttons (PRO) Launchpad Controller - Replica of the Novation Launchpad X - Compatible with Ableton Live and Logic Pro 10.6+ - Play/record clips and live loops - Control Volume, Pan, Sends, Solo, Mute, Record Arm - Play MIDI notes and Billboard scrolling messages OTHER FEATURES - Use your device in Landscape or Portrait orientation - Creators Library: Share custom templates and discover community ones with ratings - External Controller Support: Control ONE Control itself (Preset/Page changes) via external MIDI - Redesigned controller browser with Recents and Favorites - Side inspector for lightning-fast edits - Wired, LAN, and Bluetooth connections - Auto-connect to MIDI Network session (PRO) - MacOS and Windows* host compatibility - Independent MIDI configuration per controller - iPadOS multi-window and Widget support - Switch between controllers with a single tap - Share controllers or save to iCloud Drive (PRO) - Optimized for all iPad models and iPadOS 26 - Step-by-step connection guides and video tutorials *Windows Network MIDI requires an RTP MIDI driver (like rtpMIDI).
Lemur
Create custom MIDI and OSC controllers for music production and performance. Design unique interfaces with advanced widgets and scripting capabilities. Seamlessly connect to your computer for studio or live use.
- Custom MIDI/OSC controller design
- Multitouch interface creation
- Advanced scripting language
- Built-in and custom widgets
- Seamless Wi-Fi/USB connectivity
- CoreMIDI support
- Sequencer and Canvas features
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For over 20 years, Lemur has been the world’s premier tool for creating custom MIDI and OSC controllers. Pioneering multitouch technology, Lemur has become synonymous with innovation in music performance and production. Its pivotal role in the evolution of music technology has made it the trusted choice of artists like Daft Punk, Björk, Plastikman, CHVRCHES, The Glitch Mob, Orbital, and many more. In the film studio, Lemur has become a beloved tool for professional music composers, serving as the central hub for composing templates—managing sample libraries, keyswitches, mix automations, and DAW key commands. With its extensive collection of built-in widgets, and powerful programming language, if you can dream it, Lemur can build it. Lemur has even been used to make games! ---- Creating Projects - The Lemur Desktop Software Suite (free) includes the Lemur Editor for macOS and Windows, providing a powerful editor for designing and scripting your controller, as well as the Lemur Daemon, enabling seamless MIDI and OSC connectivity across your entire setup via USB or WiFi. Connectivity - Simply connect your iPad/iPhone to your computer via Wi-Fi or USB/Thunderbolt and make the connection! Lemur also supports CoreMIDI, allowing you to use any class-compliant hardware MIDI interface. With 8 ports of MIDI/OSC connectivity, you can even control up to 8 computers from one device! ---- Latest Features: Version 5.0 introduces the incredible new Canvas, Image, and Sequencer family of features with rock solid timing. Canvas - A brand-new object that lets you script custom widgets with full multitouch support. Adapted from the HTML5 Canvas element, it allows you to design vector-based widgets featuring shapes, animations, shadows, and transparency. With Canvas, you are no longer limited to Lemur’s collection of built-in widgets—you can create entirely custom controls that precisely match the demands of your project. Polygons, waveforms, circular objects, and infinitely more are all possible with Canvas, opening the door to a completely new Lemur experience. Image - The new Image widget allows you to add custom PNG images directly to your project, opening up possibilities for incorporating image assets that are too complex to create with vector code in the Canvas widget. Whether you’re designing detailed graphics, branding your project with logos, or adding custom button icons, the Image widget makes it easy to enhance your templates with rich visual elements. Sequencer - Lemur 5.0 introduces a family of new features for tight sequencing, including three new objects: StepNote, StepSwitch, and StepSlider. Each offers a unique style of sequencing, ready to use right out of the box. These objects utilize the new "On Clock" execution mode, enabling high-precision synchronization to external MIDI clock. Simply add them to your template, and they’ll handle the hard work of controlling your MIDI instruments with perfect timing. In-App Editor (iPad Only) - Lemur now supports editing projects directly in the app. Virtually every function of the desktop editor is now accessible through an intuitive system of iOS menus and widgets. Best of all – it’s easier to use than ever, offering a smaller learning curve and an immediate initial experience. Any basic configuration, such as a bank of faders, or modifying a script can now be created with familiar taps and gestures. Skins - Lemur features three new skins, in addition to the classic look. Choose the look that fits your style and sparks your creativity. ---- Join the Lemur Community Forum! Now in its 10th year! Connect with others to ask questions, troubleshoot, share solutions, and explore Lemur programming with a community tailored to your needs. ---- Purchase a Perpetual Lifetime License or Subscribe Today! Access to Lemur requires a perpetual lifetime license or active paid subscription, available as an in-app purchase. Both give you full access to all features. ----
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Lemur at every 4 days against ONE Control Plus's every 3 months. Lemur also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 29%) and device support (3 vs 1). ONE Control Plus's advantage is rating (3.2 vs 2.9). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. ONE Control Plus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases and Lemur sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
ONE Control Plus holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 15 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 29% of ONE Control Plus's written reviews are positive against 44% of Lemur's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ONE Control Plus ships an update every 3 months, Lemur every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on September 1, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ONE Control Plus | Lemur |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.2 (21 ratings) — better | 2.9 (15 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 29.4% of reviews | 44.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 — better | 15 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 13.6 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 100 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Visuality srl | MIDI Kinetics |
Customer experience
ONE Control Plus
Lemur
In-app purchases
ONE Control Plus
- ONE Control DAW (Upgrade)Free
- ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)Free
- ONE Control DAW$8.99
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- ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)$12.99
- ONE Control PRO$17.99
Lemur
- Monthly Subscription$12.991 Month
- Yearly Subscription$99.991 Year
- Subscription Loyalty RewardFree
- Subscriber Early Upgrade$84.99
- Lifetime License$99.99
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