Comparison

DAW Control vs Console Remote Control

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

Console Remote Control

Control your game console remotely over your local WiFi network. This application allows for seamless interaction with your console from your mobile device.

Highlights
  • Local WiFi network control
  • Remote console management
  • Seamless mobile interaction
Features
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.

Screenshots

Console Remote Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Console Remote Control at Free against DAW Control's $2.99. Console Remote Control also leads on rating (4.0 vs 3.3) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). DAW Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (46 vs 2). On 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

Console Remote Control is free to download; DAW Control costs $2.99 up front. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. DAW Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Console Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DAW Control has 46 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

DAW Control ships an update every 3 months, Console Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
DAW Control versus Console Remote Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDAW ControlConsole Remote Control
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating3.3 (46 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews56.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings46 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS7.0 — better12.4
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperVITALIY TARASYUKFonoflow

Customer experience

DAW Control

All ratings46 ratings
Positive56.5%
Neutral2.2%
Negative41.3%
Written reviews153 reviews
Positive56.9%
Neutral5.2%
Negative37.9%

Console Remote Control

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Console Remote Control

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

DAW Control

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Console Remote Control

One-time2
  • Console$99.99
  • Dashboard$99.99

Questions

Is DAW Control free?
DAW Control costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Console Remote Control free?
Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, DAW Control or Console Remote Control?
Console Remote Control is rated higher. DAW Control averages 3.3 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Console Remote Control averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do DAW Control or Console Remote Control have ads?
Neither DAW Control nor Console Remote Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, DAW Control or Console Remote Control?
DAW Control ships an update every 3 months, and Console Remote Control monthly. Most recently, DAW Control was updated on October 7, 2026 and Console Remote Control on October 8, 2026.

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