Comparison

H9 Control vs Dream Chimp

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

Head to head
About

H9 Control

Control all your Eventide effects pedals remotely. Manage parameters, presets, and settings with an intuitive interface. Access over 500 presets for a wide range of sound-shaping effects.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Eventide pedals
  • Parameter management
  • Preset management
  • Access to over 500 presets
  • Intuitive user interface
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The H9 Control app provides remote control access of all Eventide effects pedals. With it you can manage parameters, presets and settings with an easy to use interface. Get instant access to over 500 presets that push the boundaries of delay, reverb, pitch-shifting, modulation, distortion and more.

About

Dream Chimp

This advanced editor provides deep, hands-on control over UAFX pedals, allowing for detailed tone shaping and stereo rig creation. It offers real-time parameter adjustments and flexible routing for live or studio use.

Highlights
  • Full parameter control
  • Independent stereo cabinet simulation
  • Flexible routing options
  • Real-time live editing
  • Designed for UAFX pedals
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Dream Chimp — UAFX Preset Editor Dream Chimp is an advanced preset editor for the UAFX Dream '65 and UAFX Lion '68, giving you deep, hands-on control over every aspect of your tone. -> Full Parameter Control Unlock the full potential of your UAFX pedals with access to advanced parameters, including detailed cabinet simulation controls that go beyond on-device editing. -> True Stereo, Fully Independent Build professional stereo rigs with independent cabinet simulation per channel. Use different cabinets, microphones, and tonal shaping on the left and right channels for complete flexibility. -> Flexible Routing Configure your pedal setup for live or studio use with versatile routing options, including parallel signal paths and selective cabinet simulation. -> Live Editing, Zero Lag Adjust parameters in real time with fast, responsive synchronization—perfect for studio tweaking, rehearsals, and live performance. -> Designed for UAFX Pedals Dream Chimp is purpose-built for seamless integration with supported UAFX pedals, delivering a streamlined and powerful editing experience. Supported Devices - UAFX Dream '65 - UAFX Lion '68 Additional UAFX pedal support is in development. Visit dreamchimp.app for updates and compatibility information. -> Disclaimer Dream Chimp is an independent application and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Universal Audio. Universal Audio does not provide support, warranty, or guarantees for this application.

Screenshots

H9 Control4 screens
Dream Chimp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Dream Chimp at 100% against H9 Control's 53%. Dream Chimp also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.9) and in-app purchases (none vs 11). H9 Control's advantage is iOS requirement (9.3 vs 26.0). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. H9 Control sells 11 one-off in-app purchases. Dream Chimp asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Dream Chimp holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 32 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 53% of H9 Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of Dream Chimp's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

H9 Control ships an update every 2 months, Dream Chimp every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on August 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
H9 Control versus Dream Chimp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterH9 ControlDream Chimp
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.9 (64 ratings)5.0 (32 ratings) — better
Positive reviews53.2% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings64 — better32
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS9.3 — better26.0
Further details — not scored
Size73 MB15 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperEventideMichal Kalinowski

Customer experience

H9 Control

All ratings64 ratings
Positive68.8%
Neutral10.9%
Negative20.3%
Written reviews79 reviews
Positive53.2%
Neutral16.5%
Negative30.4%

Dream Chimp

All ratings32 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

11 purchases

H9 Control

One-time11
  • BlackHole$19.99
  • Diatonic$19.99
  • Digital Delay$19.99
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  • ModEchoVerb$19.99
  • Phaser$19.99
  • Q-Wah$19.99
  • Rotary$19.99
  • Resonator$19.99
  • EQ Compressor$19.99
  • SpaceTime$19.99
  • Flanger$19.99
None

Dream Chimp

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is H9 Control free?
H9 Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Dream Chimp free?
Dream Chimp is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, H9 Control or Dream Chimp?
Dream Chimp is rated higher. H9 Control averages 3.9 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while Dream Chimp averages 5.0 from 32 ratings.
Do H9 Control or Dream Chimp have ads?
Neither H9 Control nor Dream Chimp shows ads.
Which is updated more often, H9 Control or Dream Chimp?
H9 Control ships an update every 2 months, and Dream Chimp every 2 weeks. Most recently, H9 Control was updated on August 25, 2026 and Dream Chimp on September 26, 2026.

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