# ProRemote Light Edition vs MIDI Remote Control

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ProRemote Light Edition at 56% against MIDI Remote Control's 0%. ProRemote Light Edition also leads on rating (3.2 vs 2.7). MIDI Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 12) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 14.1). 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. MIDI Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ProRemote Light Edition holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of ProRemote Light Edition's written reviews are positive against 0% of MIDI Remote Control's.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProRemote Light Edition | MIDI Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/proremote-light-edition/id286633892/reviews)** | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **55.6% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 17 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **7.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [Non-Lethal Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/504394862) |

## 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


### MIDI Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985)

Control your digital audio workstation remotely with this straightforward application. It supports all DAWs that are compatible with MIDI timecode and MIDI machine control, including popular software like Logic, Pro Tools, and Cubase.

**Highlights:** Remote DAW control, MIDI timecode support, MIDI machine control support, Compatible with Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**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 MIDI Remote Control free?

MIDI Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProRemote Light Edition or MIDI Remote Control?

ProRemote Light Edition is rated higher. ProRemote Light Edition averages 3.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MIDI Remote Control averages 2.7 from 3 ratings.

### Do ProRemote Light Edition or MIDI Remote Control have ads?

Neither ProRemote Light Edition nor MIDI Remote Control shows ads.

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