Comparison

ZerOS Remote vs Ctrl for iPad

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

Head to head
About

ZerOS Remote

Control your lighting rig wirelessly from your iOS device. This app allows manipulation, control, and playback of shows, proving particularly useful during focus sessions.

Highlights
  • Wireless lighting rig control
  • Show manipulation and playback
  • Focus session assistance
  • Supports multiple Zero 88 consoles
  • iOS device compatibility
Features
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ZerOS Remote connects to any Zero 88 lighting console running ZerOS*, and enables wireless control of your rig, allowing you to manipulate, control and playback your shows from your iOS device. It's especially useful during a focus session. ZerOS Remote is designed for iPhone and iPod Touch, but can also be used on iPad if required. There's an additional app available, ZerOS Monitor, specifically designed for iPad. *Current ZerOS consoles are FLX S24, FLX S48, FLX, Solution, Solution XL and ORB XF. Legacy ZerOS consoles which are also supported include ORB, Leap Frog 48 & 96 and Frog 2 consoles.

About

Ctrl for iPad

Create, edit, and run custom control interfaces for multiple devices. Trigger commands using various protocols like MIDI, OSC, and HTTP. Share workspaces across devices and customize your interface with custom palettes and images.

Highlights
  • All-in-one interface for building and running workspaces
  • Trigger multiple commands via MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP, UDP
  • Mix and match control protocols
  • Share workspaces across devices with file sharing and AirDrop
  • Customizable control palettes and interface design
  • Support for various control elements like buttons, sliders, and crossfaders
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- All in One Build, Edit and Run. All from one interface With Ctrl there's no need to ever leave the app. Create workspaces quickly, make changes in realtime and be ready to run your workspace all with a tap of a few buttons. - Mix and Match Trigger multiple commands using multiple protocols Build advanced interfaces with the flexible rules and command system. Trigger remote devices using MIDI, OSC, HTTP, TCP and UDP or mix them to control multiple device types. Playback audio locally and video over HDMI and AirPlay. - Share Work between device multiple devices with ease Why limit yourself to one device? Easily import and export workspaces and share between devices with file sharing and AirDrop support. - Customise Make Ctrl your own with custom control palettes Design colour palettes for your workspaces that match specifications Use the in-app palette builder or access pre-built styles online Set custom images or logos to suit your interface Set custom background images to make a completely unique interface design Controls - Buttons that allow control with single or multiple touches - Sliders that allow control with a variable value output - Steppers that allow variable control with set intervals - Crossfaders that allow control with a variable value output - Rotaries that allow control of rotation or parametric values - Descriptors that allow for information to be added your workspace - Custom built modules that control third party hardware & software - And more Control Protocols - MIDI / Musical Instrument Digital Interface - OSC / Open Sound Control - HTTP / HTTP/1.1 Methods, Headers, Body - TCP / Transmission Control Protocol - UDP / User Datagram Protocol - Audio Playback - Video Playback - sACN / Lighting Control [BETA] API Methods - MIDI - OSC - HTTP This app is provided by default to download at no cost. This trial version is designed for users to test the basic functions of the application, production use is not supported. Outputting from Ctrl for iPad will be disabled after 5 minutes of use without a Lite, Core or Pro license. If you are looking at Ctrl for iPad for a project or installation and want to try the full features of the app, contact our team through our website.

Screenshots

ZerOS Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ZerOS Remote at 5.0 against Ctrl for iPad's 3.3. ZerOS Remote also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 6) and review sentiment (50% vs 40%). Ctrl for iPad's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). On price and ads 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

Both are free to download. Ctrl for iPad sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. ZerOS Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ZerOS Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Ctrl for iPad has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of ZerOS Remote's written reviews are positive against 40% of Ctrl for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ZerOS Remote ships an update every 10 months, Ctrl for iPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
ZerOS Remote versus Ctrl for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterZerOS RemoteCtrl for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings17 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size109 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEaton Electrical SystemsON LX Limited

Customer experience

ZerOS Remote

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Ctrl for iPad

All ratings7 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative42.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

In-app purchases

None

ZerOS Remote

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Ctrl for iPad

One-time6
  • Lite$14.99
  • Lite to Core Upgrade$37.99
  • Core to Pro Upgrade$44.99
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  • Core$59.99
  • Lite to Pro Upgrade$84.99
  • Pro$99.99

Questions

Is ZerOS Remote free?
ZerOS Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Ctrl for iPad free?
Ctrl for iPad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ZerOS Remote or Ctrl for iPad?
ZerOS Remote is rated higher. ZerOS Remote averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Ctrl for iPad averages 3.3 from 7 ratings.
Do ZerOS Remote or Ctrl for iPad have ads?
Neither ZerOS Remote nor Ctrl for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ZerOS Remote or Ctrl for iPad?
ZerOS Remote ships an update every 10 months, and Ctrl for iPad every 2 months. Most recently, ZerOS Remote was updated on September 23, 2026 and Ctrl for iPad on September 26, 2026.

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