# DAW Control vs Console Remote Control

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | DAW Control | Console Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.3 (46 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383/reviews) | **[4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **46** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 56.9% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 239 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.4 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [VITALIY TARASYUK](https://appshunter.io/developer/519720278) | [Fonoflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842364093) |

## What reviewers say

### DAW Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/daw-control/id574125383)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- ✅ Works seamlessly with Ableton Live
- ✅ Works well with Logic Pro
- ✅ Works effectively with Reaper
- ✅ Works with Digital Performer
- ✅ Easy setup process

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App freezes on newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Crashes when touching settings button
- 🐛 Doesn't work on iPad Pro (UI scaling issues)
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer macOS versions
- 🐛 Frequent disconnection issues

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### Console Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Console | $99.99 | one-time |
| Dashboard | $99.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*