# ProRemote Light Edition vs DAW Control

The clearest difference is price: ProRemote Light Edition at Free against DAW Control's $2.99. ProRemote Light Edition also leads on device support (3 vs 1). DAW Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and ratings volume (46 vs 5). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

ProRemote Light Edition is free to download; DAW Control costs $2.99 up front. ProRemote Light Edition sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. DAW Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.2 for ProRemote Light Edition against 3.3 for DAW Control. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAW Control has 46 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 56% of ProRemote Light Edition's written reviews are positive against 57% of DAW Control's.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote Light Edition | DAW Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote-light-edition/id286633892/reviews) | **[3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **46** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **56.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | 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 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 |


### 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 Light Edition free?

ProRemote Light Edition 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 Light Edition or DAW Control?

DAW Control is rated higher. ProRemote Light Edition averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while DAW Control averages 3.3 from 46 ratings.

### Do ProRemote Light Edition or DAW Control have ads?

Neither ProRemote Light Edition nor DAW Control shows ads.

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

ProRemote Light Edition ships an update every 5 months, and DAW Control every 3 months. Most recently, ProRemote Light Edition was updated on September 23, 2026 and DAW Control on June 9, 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.*