FL Studio Remote vs BandList Gigs
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
FL Studio Remote
This app acts as a customizable virtual MIDI controller, connecting wirelessly to your computer's music production software. It allows you to control instruments, effects, and mixer functions with various interfaces like pads, faders, and keyboards. Create personalized layouts to streamline your music-making workflow.
- Wireless MIDI control
- Customizable layouts
- Transport controls
- MIDI keyboard and pads
- Performance Mode clip launcher
- Mixer control
- Create custom tabs
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FL Studio Remote is a free, customizable virtual MIDI controller built by the FL Studio team. It doesn’t produce sound - instead, it connects to FL Studio over WiFi to control it like a physical MIDI controller. Use pads, faders, knobs, and even create your own layouts to suit your workflow. To get started, open FL Studio on your computer and launch FL Studio Remote on your iOS device. As long as both devices are connected to the same network, the connection is automatic - no setup required. Once connected, you can: * Control FL Studio instantly, including instruments and effect plugins, just like any other MIDI controller. * Connect up to 15 devices at once, whether they’re Phones, Tablets, or Chromebooks. FL Studio Remote includes a variety of built-in controller tabs such as: * Transport controls * MIDI keyboard * FPC pads * Harmonizer keyboard * Performance Mode (Clip launcher) * Gross Beat FX * Mixer and more If you need more customization, FL Studio Remote lets you create your own tabs using a wide range of control types: * Pads, faders, knobs * Jog wheels, X/Y pads, piano keyboards * Harmonic grids, clip launchers, mixer strips, and containers Each control is fully customizable, enabling you to design a virtual MIDI controller setup that perfectly suits your workflow. Learn more in the user manual here: https://support.image-line.com/redirect/flstudio_remote_manual NOTE: FL Studio Remote replaces Image-Line Remote for FL Studio 2025.1 and up. Enjoy!
BandList Gigs
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BandList is a musician-first song and setlist app designed for real rehearsals, gigs, and songwriting, not just storage. Create songs with structured lyrics and chords, organize them into lists, and collaborate with bandmates in one shared space. Unlike basic note or chord apps, BandList focuses on how musicians actually use songs in practice. Core Features • Auto-scroll lyrics for hands-free playing • Instant key changes without rewriting chords • Custom lyric and chord colors for readability • Audio notes attached directly to songs • PDF export for clean, professional sharing • Private or shared songs with fine-grained control • Band-based organization for multiple projects • Fast editing during rehearsal or practice Designed for Musicians BandList is built for guitarists, bassists, vocalists, pianists, and full bands who need more than static text. Whether you’re writing, rehearsing, or performing live, BandList adapts to your workflow instead of forcing you into a generic notes format. Perfect For • Bands and solo artists • Rehearsals and live performances • Songwriting and arrangement • Sharing songs and setlists with bandmates • Musicians who need clarity, speed, and flexibility BandList isn’t another notes app, it’s a working tool for musicians who take their music seriously. Privacy Policy: https://www.jazmerworks.com/bandlist Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: FL Studio Remote at none against BandList Gigs's 2. FL Studio Remote also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.1). BandList Gigs's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, 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
Both are free to download. BandList Gigs sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. FL Studio Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
FL Studio Remote ships an update every 2 months, BandList Gigs every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FL Studio Remote | BandList Gigs |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (29 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 36.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 29 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 21 MB | 94 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Image Line Software | Jazmer Works LLC |
In-app purchases
FL Studio Remote
No in-app purchases
BandList Gigs
- Pro1 Month trial$9.991 Month
- Pro1 Month trial$59.991 Year
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