Comparison

DAW Control vs CueMix Pro

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

Head to head
About

DAW Control

Control your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) wirelessly with this app, optimized for popular software like Logic Pro and Ableton Live. Enjoy a fast, responsive interface for seamless music production on Mac and Windows.

Highlights
  • Wireless DAW control
  • Optimized for Logic Pro and Ableton Live
  • Supports Mackie Control protocol
  • Fast and responsive interface
  • Built-in presets for popular DAWs
  • RETINA display support
Features
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DAW Control is a wireless DAW(Digital Audio Workstation) software controller, especially optimized for Apple Logic® and Ableton Live®. DAW Control is compatible with both MAC and Windows. Support RETINA display for The New iPad. (iPad 3) Daw Control has nice and fast interface. So you can enjoy the work without jerking or any delays. It is support Logic Control and Mackie Control protocols. Built-in presets for main layout: Logic Pro Ableton Live Cubase/Nuendo Fl Studio Layouts: Surface Transport Other software which supports the Mackie Control protocol will work with the "Default Mode" Works without additional server software on OS X "Tiger" and above. Also works on Windows XP, Vista, And 7 with solutions such as Tobias Erichsen's "rtpMIDI" driver. Software which support Mackie Protocol: Apple's Logic Pro Tools MOTU's Digital Performer (v6.02 upwards) Cubase/Nuendo Cakewalk Sonar Reaper Ableton Live Propellerhead Reason/Record Sony Vegas/Acid Pro FruityLoops Studio Presonus Studio One Adobe Audition Mackie Tracktion Final Cut Pro

About

CueMix Pro

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CueMix Pro™ provides fast and easy access to all of the settings and features in a MOTU 16A, 848 or 10pre Thunderbolt/USB audio interface from your iPhone or iPad. Use the Discovery tab to select any available 16A, 848 or 10pre device to control. It could be connected directly to your iOS device or connected to a Mac or PC on the same network as your iOS device. Use CueMix Pro’s Home tab to control the headphone volume or monitor volume, choose outputs for the Monitor Group, and control the Talkback feature. Use the Inputs and Outputs tabs to adjust analog input and output levels with trim or boost. In the Outputs tab, you can control the device’s A/B/C monitor switching feature, which lets you compare your DAW mix on up to three different sets of monitors. Using intuitive, virtual patch cords in the Patchbay tab, or the comprehensive Routing tab, you can easily route any source signal to any destination. You can even split any source to multiple destinations. The Patchbay also lets you route up to 128 channels of audio to and from an AVB network connected to the network ports.

Screenshots

CueMix Pro3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: CueMix Pro at Free against DAW Control's $2.99. CueMix Pro also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). DAW Control's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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

CueMix Pro is free to download; DAW Control costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAW Control ships an update every 3 months, CueMix Pro every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on June 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
DAW Control versus CueMix Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAW ControlCueMix Pro
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (46 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB75 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVITALIY TARASYUKMOTU

Bugs and requests

DAW Control

Reported bugs

17 issues
  • App freezes immediately after opening
  • Settings button doesn't function
  • Doesn't work on Sequoia and latest iPad OS
  • UI broken on iPad Pro 12.9 with distorted layout
  • Faders and buttons misaligned on iPad Pro
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  • Time display and mixer display blank
  • Network MIDI connection fails
  • Sticky mute and solo buttons
  • Fader buttons off by 4dB from unity gain
  • Channel number 8 missing from display
  • VU meters hard to see
  • Lag issues with some DAWs
  • IPv6 connection issues on Mac
  • App doesn't fill new iPad screen sizes
  • Buttons trigger MIDI notes instead of controlling parameters
  • Disconnects after app is minimized
  • Channel display not working as advertised

Requested features

14 requests
  • Update app for newer iOS and iPad screen sizes
  • Add dark theme/metallic skin options
  • Add Studio One preset
  • Add SONAR/Cakewalk preset
  • Full-screen mixer view
Show 9 more
  • Marker navigation in Logic Pro
  • iPhone version with transport controls
  • Ability to edit button group headings
  • Multi-line button label support
  • Master fader in transport mode
  • Better channel identification display
  • Disable button click sounds option
  • Multiple iPad support simultaneously
  • Better Windows setup documentation

CueMix Pro

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DAW Control

No in-app purchases

None

CueMix Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is DAW Control free?
DAW Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is CueMix Pro free?
CueMix Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do DAW Control or CueMix Pro have ads?
Neither DAW Control nor CueMix Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAW Control or CueMix Pro?
DAW Control ships an update every 3 months, and CueMix Pro every 5 weeks. Most recently, DAW Control was updated on June 9, 2026 and CueMix Pro on September 19, 2026.

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