# ProRemote vs DAW Control

The clearest difference is price: ProRemote at Free against DAW Control's $2.99. ProRemote also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DAW Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 9) and ratings volume (46 vs 7). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ProRemote is free to download; DAW Control costs $2.99 up front. ProRemote sells 9 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per year. DAW Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.3 for ProRemote against 3.3 for DAW Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAW Control has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 54% of ProRemote's written reviews are positive against 57% of DAW Control's.

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, DAW Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote | DAW Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote/id286627793/reviews) | [3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 7 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 54.4% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Freemium** | Paid |
| Size | 17 MB | 239 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [VITALIY TARASYUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278) |

## 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


### DAW Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383)

Control your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) wirelessly with this app, optimized for popular software like Logic Pro and Ableton Live. Enjoy a fast, responsive interface for seamless music production on Mac and Windows.

**Highlights:** Wireless DAW control, Optimized for Logic Pro and Ableton Live, Supports Mackie Control protocol, Fast and responsive interface, Built-in presets for popular DAWs, RETINA display support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works seamlessly with Ableton Live
- ✅ Works well with Logic Pro
- ✅ Works effectively with Reaper
- ✅ Works with Digital Performer
- ✅ Easy setup process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashes when touching settings button
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad Pro (UI scaling issues)
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer macOS versions
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues

**Reported bugs**

- App freezes immediately after opening
- Settings button doesn't function
- Doesn't work on Sequoia and latest iPad OS
- UI broken on iPad Pro 12.9 with distorted layout
- Faders and buttons misaligned on iPad Pro

**Requested features**

- Update app for newer iOS and iPad screen sizes
- Add dark theme/metallic skin options
- Add Studio One preset
- Add SONAR/Cakewalk preset
- Full-screen mixer view


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProRemote free?

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

### Is DAW Control free?

DAW Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote or DAW Control?

ProRemote and DAW Control are both rated 3.3 out of 5 on the App Store, from 7 and 46 ratings respectively.

### Do ProRemote or DAW Control have ads?

Neither ProRemote nor DAW Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProRemote or DAW Control?

ProRemote ships an update every 4 months, and DAW Control every 3 months. Most recently, ProRemote was updated on October 6, 2026 and DAW Control on October 7, 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.*