Cubase iC Pro vs ONE Control Plus
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Cubase iC Pro
This app acts as a personal recording assistant, offering advanced control over your music production software. It provides a clear project overview, a detailed mixer view, and a powerful tool for customizing key commands and macros.
- Project overview
- Mixer view
- Key command customization
- Macro setup
- Recording assistant
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Connecting more deeply to Cubase than any other app, Cubase iC Pro is your personal recording assistant. An advanced Cubase control app with a clear focus on recording, the project overview page and mixer allow you to see your project just as you know it in Cubase, while the key command page gives you a powerful tool for setting up your most-used keyboard shortcuts and macros. It’s the perfect Cubase companion! Please note that Cubase iC Pro is a remote control app and will not function without a connection to Cubase. Some of its functionality only works in combination with advanced Cubase versions. Important Note: The Steinberg SKI Remote must be installed before using Cubase iC Pro. It can be downloaded at http://www.steinberg.net/ski. For the complete list of new features, improvements, issues and solutions in Cubase iC Pro 1.3.0, please visit us at https://forums.steinberg.net/c/mobile-apps. If you like Cubase iC Pro, please support us by rating it on the App Store!
ONE Control Plus
This app offers a unified platform for music production, combining DAW and MIDI controller functionalities. It features customizable modules for composing your own controllers and emulates popular hardware surfaces for seamless integration with various music software.
- Modular controller customization
- DAW controller emulation (MCU)
- Launchpad controller replica
- Support for MIDI, OSC, and MMC
- Customizable themes and styles
- Multiple controller limit options
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ONE Control Plus introduces a unified app combining ONE Control DAW and ONE Control PRO. Enjoy the Essential plan for free, forever. Or make the most of ONE Control with a one-time In-App Purchase Expansion Pack. Existing ONE Control DAW and PRO users get a free automatic migration to Plus. Essential (Free) * Essential Modular Controller * Essential DAW Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 4 controllers DAW Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Advanced DAW Controllers * Essential Modular Controller * Launchpad controller * Limit of 10 controllers PRO Expansion Pack (In-App purchase) * Pro Modular Controller * Pro DAW Controllers * Advanced bidirectional MIDI communication * OSC Support * Unlimited Controllers MAIN FEATURES Modular Controller - Compose your MIDI/OSC controllers with a few touches - Dozens of customizable modules: Faders, Knobs, Buttons, Pads, Keyswitches, XY Pads, Envelopes, Stepper, Interactive Displays, Keyboards, Backgrounds - Bidirectional MIDI IN: Components react to external MIDI sources, featuring a quick Learn mode - Four themes: Default, Minimal, Modern, Retro (PRO) - Many customisable control styles (PRO) - Configure actions with custom events: MIDI (CC, Note, etc.), MMC, OSC, Pitch Bend, Realtime, RPN/NRPN, SysEx - Advanced automation workflow with a new Events and Actions UI and Passthrough actions (PRO) - Customisable Multi-Step components (PRO) - Add background textures and images with effects (PRO) - Save up to 128 presets (patches) per controller with MIDI Bank support (PRO) - Organise in multiple pages, navigating quickly with swipe gestures (PRO) - Copy and paste pages or quick paste modules to build faster (PRO) - Add help, comments and best practices for collaborators (PRO) DAW Controller - Faithful replica of the Mackie Control Surface (MCU) - Customisable templates for: Apple Logic Pro, Steinberg Cubase/Nuendo, Ableton Live, Cakewalk, Universal Audio LUNA, Studio One, Digital Performer, Reaper, Reason, Vegas, Tracktion, Bitwig, FL Studio, Audition, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve - Generic MCU template for other DAWs - Dynamic context-aware buttons - Cheat Sheets for major DAWs included - VU-Meters (PRO) - Customisable buttons (PRO) Launchpad Controller - Replica of the Novation Launchpad X - Compatible with Ableton Live and Logic Pro 10.6+ - Play/record clips and live loops - Control Volume, Pan, Sends, Solo, Mute, Record Arm - Play MIDI notes and Billboard scrolling messages OTHER FEATURES - Use your device in Landscape or Portrait orientation - Creators Library: Share custom templates and discover community ones with ratings - External Controller Support: Control ONE Control itself (Preset/Page changes) via external MIDI - Redesigned controller browser with Recents and Favorites - Side inspector for lightning-fast edits - Wired, LAN, and Bluetooth connections - Auto-connect to MIDI Network session (PRO) - MacOS and Windows* host compatibility - Independent MIDI configuration per controller - iPadOS multi-window and Widget support - Switch between controllers with a single tap - Share controllers or save to iCloud Drive (PRO) - Optimized for all iPad models and iPadOS 26 - Step-by-step connection guides and video tutorials *Windows Network MIDI requires an RTP MIDI driver (like rtpMIDI).
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: ONE Control Plus at Free against Cubase iC Pro's $16.99. Cubase iC Pro's advantage is rating (3.9 vs 3.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On update cadence 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
ONE Control Plus is free to download; Cubase iC Pro costs $16.99 up front. ONE Control Plus sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Cubase iC Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Cubase iC Pro holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubase iC Pro has 182 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of Cubase iC Pro's written reviews are positive against 29% of ONE Control Plus's.
Cubase iC Pro ships an update every 2 months, ONE Control Plus every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and September 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Cubase iC Pro | ONE Control Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $16.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 3.9 (182 ratings) — better | 3.2 (21 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 38.6% of reviews — better | 29.4% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 182 — better | 21 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 — better | 17.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 11 MB | 100 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH | Visuality srl |
Customer experience
Cubase iC Pro
ONE Control Plus
Bugs and requests
Cubase iC Pro
Reported bugs
7 issues- Odd behavior with Cubase 14?
- Crashes on iphone
- This was great but now crashes upon opening
- Funktioniert leider nicht
- Crashes on iphone
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- This was great but now crashes upon opening
- Funktioniert leider nicht
Requested features
3 requests- Keyboard and chord pad triggers
- Bars/beat display on the timeline ruler
- Sélection des pistes pour permettre de travailler en déporté
ONE Control Plus
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Cubase iC Pro
No in-app purchases
ONE Control Plus
- ONE Control DAW (Upgrade)Free
- ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)Free
- ONE Control DAW$8.99
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- ONE Control PRO (Upgrade)$12.99
- ONE Control PRO$17.99
Questions
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