# ProRemote Light Edition vs Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro at 4.4 against ProRemote Light Edition's 3.2. Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 12) and review sentiment (67% vs 56%). ProRemote Light Edition's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 32 months) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ProRemote Light Edition sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per year. Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 10 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ProRemote Light Edition's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro's.

ProRemote Light Edition ships an update every 5 months, Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro every 32 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote Light Edition | Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote-light-edition/id286633892/reviews) | **[4.4 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-controller-pro/id6449652509/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **10** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 32 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 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) | [pablo lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502022592) |

## 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 |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Pro Tools
- 👍 Great for solo recording
- 👍 Useful for remote control
- 👍 Responsive developer support
- 👍 Good value for money (for some)

**What reviewers complain about**

- 😞 Does not work on Windows
- 😞 Incompatible with older OS/DAWs
- 😞 Frequent connection issues
- 😞 Crashes frequently
- 😞 Limited track visibility

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI device not recognized
- App freezes
- Transport controls not working
- Connection errors (ProTools unable to communicate)
- Server version incompatibility

**Requested features**

- Windows support
- Easier installation guide
- Undo/delete recording feature
- Larger transport buttons
- Control over aux sends


### Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-controller-pro/id6449652509)

This app allows you to connect and control various Bluetooth MIDI devices, including soft instruments, DAWs, and hardware music devices. It offers a full-range MIDI keyboard, pads matrix, and adjustable knobs and faders for comprehensive music production.

**Highlights:** MIDI Keyboard, MIDI Pads Matrix, MIDI Knobs, MIDI Faders, Multiple Control Views, State Persistence

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProRemote Light Edition free?

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

### Is Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro free?

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote Light Edition or Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro?

Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro is rated higher. ProRemote Light Edition averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro averages 4.4 from 10 ratings.

### Do ProRemote Light Edition or Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro have ads?

Neither ProRemote Light Edition nor Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProRemote Light Edition or Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro?

ProRemote Light Edition ships an update every 5 months, and Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro every 32 months. Most recently, ProRemote Light Edition was updated on October 6, 2026 and Bluetooth MIDI Controller Pro on October 10, 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.*