LectroRM vs Astral Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
LectroRM
This app allows users to remotely control various settings on compatible audio transmitters. It offers features like audio level adjustment, frequency control, sleep mode, and power output management. The design prioritizes simplicity for quick and easy operation.
- Controllable audio level
- Frequency adjustment
- Sleep mode
- Lock mode
- Power output control
- LED on/off
- Record/stop functionality
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Controllable Settings: (*Some or all of the settings may not be supported by your particular transmitter) - *Audio Level - *Frequency - Sleep Mode - Lock Mode - *Power Output - *Low Cut Filter - *LED On/Off - *Record/Stop Features - Simplistic design for fast and easy use - Sounds are generated dynamically, not loaded from memory - Volume control on each page for easy access *Not all remote control tones are supported by every Lectronsonics device. Lectrosonics® SM transmitters must be configured to accept remote control tones. Hold down arrow while turning on the transmitter. Then select "rc on". The original SM requires firmware version 1.5 (released 12/05) to respond to the remote. The firmware version number appears upon turning on the unit. Any tones properly received but not supported will be met with "---------" response on the transmitter screen. Lectrosonics® is a registered trademark of Lectrosonics Inc. Lectrosonics Inc. does not provide support for this app.
Astral Remote
Control and monitor Sound Devices Astral transmitters via Bluetooth LE. Adjust settings, manage recordings, and view real-time status information for seamless operation.
- Power transmitter on/off
- Monitor battery status
- Frequency and RF power setup
- Audio signal presence monitoring
- Microphone mute
- Transport controls (Record, Stop)
- Timecode display
- Media formatting and space monitoring
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When connected via Bluetooth LE to the Sound Devices Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, or Astral Mini, Astral Remote offers control and display of the transmitter parameters, including: • Power on and off the transmitter • Monitor battery status • Frequency and RF power setup • Monitor audio signal presence • Microphone mute • Transport controls (Record, Stop) • Timecode display • Media formatting and monitoring of remaining space • Astral Mini Plus, Astral HH, Astral TX, and Astral Mini settings (Mode, power options, and more) • Group control of powering, recording, and more
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Astral Remote at Free against LectroRM's $24.99. LectroRM's advantage is rating (4.6 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (89% vs 50%). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Astral Remote is free to download; LectroRM costs $24.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
LectroRM holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 6 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of LectroRM's written reviews are positive against 50% of Astral Remote's.
LectroRM ships an update every 3 months, Astral Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | LectroRM | Astral Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $24.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (12 ratings) — better | 3.2 (6 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 89.5% of reviews — better | 50.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 12 — better | 6 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Best chart rank | #197 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 9 MB | 106 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | New Endian LLC | Sound Devices, LLC |
Customer experience
LectroRM
Astral Remote
In-app purchases
LectroRM
No in-app purchases
Astral Remote
No in-app purchases
