# ProRemote vs MIDI Designer Pro X

The clearest difference is rating: MIDI Designer Pro X at 4.6 against ProRemote's 3.3. MIDI Designer Pro X also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months) and review sentiment (79% vs 54%). ProRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProRemote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year and MIDI Designer Pro X sells 14 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MIDI Designer Pro X holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MIDI Designer Pro X has 271 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 54% of ProRemote's written reviews are positive against 79% of MIDI Designer Pro X's.

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, MIDI Designer Pro X fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote | MIDI Designer Pro X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote/id286627793/reviews) | **[4.6 (271 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **271** |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **78.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Freemium | Freemium |
| Size | 17 MB | 209 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.1** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [Confusion Studios LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/492291715) |

## What reviewers say

### ProRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote/id286627793)

Control your audio applications wirelessly from your mobile device. Get real-time meter data and flying faders for hands-free operation across your studio. Offers virtual mouse and keyboard control for your audio machine.

**Highlights:** 32 channel touch sensitive control surface, Wireless control via Wi-Fi, Real-time meter data, Flying faders, Virtual mouse and keyboard, Supports multiple audio applications

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (9)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| XY Controller | $0.99 | per year |
| Remote Mouse | $0.99 | per year |
| MIDI Pads | $1.99 | per year |
| Advanced Features | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack Three | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack Two | $2.99 | per year |
| Fader Pack One | $2.99 | per year |
| Transports | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Features | $21.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Mac and Pro Tools
- 👍 Superior features to alternatives
- 👍 Great app for mixing
- 👍 Responsive faders and meters
- 👍 Excellent customer service

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❌ No Windows support
- ❌ Mac only
- ❌ No refunds
- ❌ Useless, wasted money
- ❌ Glorified remote fader

**Reported bugs**

- Server mismatch errors
- ProRemoteServer.bundle asks for incoming network connections on boot
- App crashes permanently
- App crashes on touch
- Buggy and almost never works

**Requested features**

- Windows version needed
- Vertical/horizontal scrolling options for knobs
- Slow slider/fader movement via key command
- Dark mode option
- Advanced analytics dashboard


### MIDI Designer Pro X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-designer-pro-x/id492291712)

Create custom MIDI controllers for any MIDI-enabled hardware or software. Offers extensive customization, a large user-created layout library, and robust MIDI communication. Ideal for musicians and producers seeking a personalized control experience.

**Highlights:** Control any MIDI-enabled device, Network, Bluetooth, and USB MIDI, Extensive user layout library, Customizable control surfaces, Advanced MIDI transformation features, Ableton Link integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MDPx Premium iPhone Only | $1.99 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPad Only | $3.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium Mac Only | $4.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPad, iPhone | $4.49 | per month |
| MDPx Premium Mac, iPad, iPhone | $7.99 | per month |
| MDPx Premium iPhone Only | $19.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium iPad Only | $34.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium Mac Only | $44.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium iPad, iPhone | $44.99 | per year |
| MDPx Premium Mac, iPad, iPhone | $79.99 | per year |
| Extra Features Pack | $4.99 | one-time |
| Automatic Backups | $4.99 | one-time |
| Audeonic Stream Byter Plugin | $4.99 | one-time |
| MDPx Premium Lifetime | $199.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProRemote free?

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

### Is MIDI Designer Pro X free?

MIDI Designer Pro X is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote or MIDI Designer Pro X?

MIDI Designer Pro X is rated higher. ProRemote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while MIDI Designer Pro X averages 4.6 from 271 ratings.

### Do ProRemote or MIDI Designer Pro X have ads?

Neither ProRemote nor MIDI Designer Pro X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProRemote or MIDI Designer Pro X?

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, and MIDI Designer Pro X fortnightly. Most recently, ProRemote was updated on October 23, 2026 and MIDI Designer Pro X on October 20, 2026.

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