# ZerOS Remote vs Ctrl for iPad

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.

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

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | ZerOS Remote | Ctrl for iPad |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeros-remote/id367342433/reviews)** | [3.3 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | **50.0% of reviews** | 40.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 109 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Eaton Electrical Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/1220864657) | [ON LX Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/1216537447) |

## What reviewers say

### ZerOS Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/zeros-remote/id367342433)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Ctrl for iPad

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ctrl-for-ipad/id1247514528)

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

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Lite | $14.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Core Upgrade | $37.99 | one-time |
| Core to Pro Upgrade | $44.99 | one-time |
| Core | $59.99 | one-time |
| Lite to Pro Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Pro | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*