Comparison

ProTransport vs Hexa FM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

ProTransport

Control your digital audio workstation wirelessly over WiFi. Start and stop recordings, play back tracks, and manage your sessions without being tied to your computer. Supports a wide range of popular DAWs and Mackie Control protocol.

Highlights
  • Wireless DAW control
  • Record, playback, and transport controls
  • Supports ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live, and more
  • Mackie Control and HUI protocol support
  • WiFi network connection
  • Windows support via rtpMIDI
Features
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ProTransport is a simple remote control for your Digital Audio Workstation. ProTransport allows you to control your digital audio workstation wirelessly using your existing WiFi network. - Are you behind the drums or alone in the vocal booth and need to press record? - Do you like sitting on the couch and playing guitar instead of being glued to the computer? ProTransport is your answer! This version officially supports (not all features may work on all hosts, this is up to the application you use ProTransport with): - ProTools - Apple Logic - Ableton Live - Soundtrack Pro - Digital Performer - Cubase - MIO Console - Sonar - Reaper - Reason - Vegas - FL Studio - Studio One - Audition - Tracktion - Final Cut Pro - Any audio software that supports Mackie Control protocol (or HUI protocol). ** You must download ProRemoteServer in order to use ProTransport. ** Please visit www.folabs.com/download.html to download the server and to view setup instructions. Connect with us on Bluesky and X : @proremote ProTransport now supports Windows thru rtpMIDI !!! Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Hexa FM

Features
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HEXA FM é um sintetizador FM de 6 operadores para iPhone e iPad, desenvolvido para músicos e produtores que procuram a sonoridade clássica da síntese digital. Use o app de forma independente com seu teclado virtual multitouch sensível à velocity ou carregue-o como instrumento Audio Unit v3 — AUv3 — dentro de hosts compatíveis. O app inclui 128 timbres de fábrica, entre pianos elétricos, órgãos, baixos, leads, pads, metais e sons percussivos. Também permite importar bancos .syx compatíveis com o formato DX7, selecionar presets e organizar seus bancos importados. Possui até 32 vozes de polifonia, modos Poly e Mono, volume, reverb, chorus estéreo e suporte MIDI para velocity, pitch bend, modulation wheel, sustain, aftertouch Sua interface moderna adapta-se ao tamanho da tela do iPhone, iPad e à janela do host AUv3, oferecendo acesso rápido aos bancos, timbres e controles essenciais

Screenshots

ProTransport2 screens
Hexa FM2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Hexa FM at none against ProTransport's 4. Hexa FM also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 8 months). ProTransport's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

ProTransport costs $1.99 and Hexa FM $5.99 up front. ProTransport sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. Hexa FM asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ProTransport ships an update every 8 months, Hexa FM every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
ProTransport versus Hexa FM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterProTransportHexa FM
Price$1.99 — better$5.99
Rating2.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews65.1% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFar Out Labsisael lopes guimaraes

In-app purchases

4 purchases

ProTransport

Subscriptions1
  • Remove Ads$4.991 Year
One-time3
  • Tip a small amount$0.99
  • Buy a drink$4.99
  • Large Tip$9.99
None

Hexa FM

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ProTransport free?
ProTransport costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Hexa FM free?
Hexa FM costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do ProTransport or Hexa FM have ads?
Neither ProTransport nor Hexa FM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ProTransport or Hexa FM?
ProTransport ships an update every 8 months, and Hexa FM every 2 weeks. Most recently, ProTransport was updated on November 4, 2026 and Hexa FM on October 24, 2026.

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