# ProRemote Light Edition vs WiDI MIDI Studio

The clearest difference is rating: WiDI MIDI Studio at 5.0 against ProRemote Light Edition's 3.2. WiDI MIDI Studio also leads on monetization model (free vs free with in-app purchases) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 14.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProRemote Light Edition sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year and WiDI MIDI Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

WiDI MIDI Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively.

ProRemote Light Edition ships an update every 5 months, WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote Light Edition | WiDI MIDI Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote-light-edition/id286633892/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [HYPERTIDE SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403863340) |

## What reviewers say

### ProRemote Light Edition

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote-light-edition/id286633892)

Control your audio applications wirelessly from your mobile device. This app offers real-time meter data and flying faders for remote control of your music production rig. It functions as a virtual mouse and keyboard for full computer control from anywhere in your studio.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of audio applications, Real-time meter data, Flying faders, Virtual mouse and keyboard, Supports Mackie Control and HUI protocols, iPad, iPhone, and iPod Touch compatible

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

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Pads | $1.99 | per year |
| Transports | $9.99 | per year |
| Unlock all Features | $21.99 | per year |
| XY Controller | Free | one-time |
| MIDI Pads | $0.99 | one-time |
| Mouse Pad | $0.99 | one-time |
| Fader Pack One | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fader Pack Two | $2.99 | one-time |
| Fader Pack Three | $2.99 | one-time |
| Full Transport | $4.99 | one-time |
| Advanced Features | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all Features | $11.99 | one-time |


### WiDI MIDI Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surface, Integrated step sequencer, MIDI CC and Note generation, MIDI network session support, Automate CC values, Group sequences for synchronized playback

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiDI Fully Unlocked Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProRemote Light Edition free?

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

### Is WiDI MIDI Studio free?

WiDI MIDI Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote Light Edition or WiDI MIDI Studio?

WiDI MIDI Studio is rated higher. ProRemote Light Edition averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while WiDI MIDI Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do ProRemote Light Edition or WiDI MIDI Studio have ads?

Neither ProRemote Light Edition nor WiDI MIDI Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProRemote Light Edition or WiDI MIDI Studio?

ProRemote Light Edition ships an update every 5 months, and WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. Most recently, ProRemote Light Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and WiDI MIDI Studio on September 9, 2026.

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