Comparison

CL vs Sidus Audio

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

Head to head
About

CL

This app acts as a wireless remote for a specific audio recorder, offering transport control, input routing, and metadata editing. It requires a separate hardware accessory to function with the compatible device.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Transport control
  • Input routing
  • Signal level display
  • Timecode display
  • Metadata editing
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The CL-WiFi app is a wireless remote controller for the Sound Devices 788T 12-track recorder/mixer. It provides transport control, input routing, signal level and timecode display, and editing of a recording's metadata. To enable remote control functionality, a CL-WIFI interface accessory must be connected to the 788T.

About

Sidus Audio

This app allows professional audio engineers and sound enthusiasts to wirelessly connect and control multiple audio devices. It features an intelligent network for stable communication, centralized monitoring, and parameter presets, all accessible through a user-friendly interface.

Highlights
  • Intelligent audio network
  • Wireless device control
  • Centralized monitoring
  • Parameter presets
  • Cloud synchronization
  • Demo mode
Features
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Sidus Audio™ is an audio control App released by Sidus Link® for professional audio engineers, mixing engineers, foley engineers as well as video workers, anchor and sound lover,etc.Users can connect and control devices wirelessly,to realize higher working efficiency. I. Intelligent audio network The decentralized audio communication network supports direct connection of audio device through mobile terminal Bluetooth without another network (gateway or router); The auto reconnection mechanism can maximize the communication smoothness and avoid repeated adding of audio devices; Support up to 20 devices, exclusive Bit ConnectifyTM technology provides more stable and faster communication transmission. II. Functions 1. Control Mode Simplified core controls to ensure ease of use for users. Accurate workstation classification to improve focus and efficiency. 2. Quick Management Monitoring mode The “Devices” and “Workstation” mode supports centralized and classified monitoring, to realize overall and targeted management; Parameter preset The device parameters can be saved to preset library and uploaded to cloud server, to support one-key saving and call; III. Workflow First,establish a Bluetooth communication network and start intelligent control right now! Second, copy the configured devices to device groups for application in different scenarios. Finally, the dual modes of "Devices" and "Workstation" will help help you monitor efficiently! IV. Cloud Service Free Cloud storage, support synchronization of presets and account data to avoid occupation of local memory. Reliable cloud service manager, avoid data loss when switching among different terminals. V. Demo Mode Full-process functional experience, no equipment required, no threshold to get started.

Screenshots

CL4 screens
Sidus Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Sidus Audio at 4.4 against CL's 3.4. Sidus Audio also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 4 months). CL's advantage is iOS requirement (4.3 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sidus Audio holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 17 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 71% and 71% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CL ships an update every 4 months, Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CL versus Sidus Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCLSidus Audio
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (14 ratings)4.4 (17 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.4% of reviews71.4% of reviews
Number of ratings1417 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS4.3 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB50 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSound Devices, LLCSidus Link Ltd.

Customer experience

CL

All ratings15 ratings
Positive46.7%
Neutral20.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral14.3%
Negative14.3%

Sidus Audio

All ratings17 ratings
Positive82.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative11.8%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive71.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative21.4%

In-app purchases

None

CL

No in-app purchases

None

Sidus Audio

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL free?
CL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sidus Audio free?
Sidus Audio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CL or Sidus Audio?
Sidus Audio is rated higher. CL averages 3.4 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Sidus Audio averages 4.4 from 17 ratings.
Do CL or Sidus Audio have ads?
Neither CL nor Sidus Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL or Sidus Audio?
CL ships an update every 4 months, and Sidus Audio every 6 weeks. Most recently, CL was updated on October 23, 2026 and Sidus Audio on October 24, 2026.

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