# PushKin Standalone vs Knobbler

PushKin Standalone and Knobbler both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of PushKin Standalone's written reviews are positive against 88% of Knobbler's. Knobbler's advantage is ratings volume (16 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PushKin Standalone sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Knobbler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

PushKin Standalone holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of PushKin Standalone's written reviews are positive against 88% of Knobbler's.

PushKin Standalone ships an update weekly, Knobbler every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PushKin Standalone | Knobbler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushkin-standalone/id6475042552/reviews)** | [4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knobbler/id6740183923/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 5 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 87.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aron Budinszky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1466088289) | [ZACHARY STEINKAMP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788806068) |

## What reviewers say

### PushKin Standalone

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pushkin-standalone/id6475042552)

Manage your Push 3 music production hardware directly from your iPhone or iPad. Effortlessly move, rename, delete, upload, and download files, create folders, and ensure compatibility with Live 11 and 12.

**Highlights:** Direct connection to Push 3 Standalone, File management (move, rename, delete), Upload and download files, Create new folders, Supports Live 11 and 12, Multi-file/folder management (Pro)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PushKin Pro | $4.99 | one-time |


### Knobbler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knobbler/id6740183923)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a powerful, auto-labeling control surface for Ableton Live. Seamlessly navigate tracks, control parameters, and build custom interfaces that save with your Live sets. Keep your focus on creativity without leaving the music-making flow.

**Highlights:** Auto-labeling and auto-coloring control surface, Multitouch parameter control, Customizable interface saved with Live sets, Real-time parameter updates with units, Fast track, group, and device navigation, Channel strip mixer controls

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Knobbler Monthly | $0.99 | per month |
| Knobbler Annual | $9.99 | per year |
| Knobbler Lifetime | $19.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PushKin Standalone free?

PushKin Standalone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Knobbler free?

Knobbler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, PushKin Standalone or Knobbler?

PushKin Standalone is rated higher. PushKin Standalone averages 5.0 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Knobbler averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do PushKin Standalone or Knobbler have ads?

Neither PushKin Standalone nor Knobbler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PushKin Standalone or Knobbler?

PushKin Standalone ships an update weekly, and Knobbler every 9 days. Most recently, PushKin Standalone was updated on October 24, 2026 and Knobbler on October 21, 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.*