# Lemur vs Knobbler

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Knobbler at 88% against Lemur's 44%. Knobbler also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.9). Lemur's advantage is iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Lemur sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $12.99 per month 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.

Knobbler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 15 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of Lemur's written reviews are positive against 88% of Knobbler's.

Lemur ships an update every 4 days, Knobbler weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Lemur | Knobbler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.9 (15 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemur/id6739544164/reviews) | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knobbler/id6740183923/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 15 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 44.4% of reviews | **87.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MIDI Kinetics](https://appshunter.io/developer/1773158658) | [ZACHARY STEINKAMP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788806068) |

## What reviewers say

### Lemur

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lemur/id6739544164)

Create custom MIDI and OSC controllers for music production and performance. Design unique interfaces with advanced widgets and scripting capabilities. Seamlessly connect to your computer for studio or live use.

**Highlights:** Custom MIDI/OSC controller design, Multitouch interface creation, Advanced scripting language, Built-in and custom widgets, Seamless Wi-Fi/USB connectivity, CoreMIDI support, Sequencer and Canvas features

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Subscription | $12.99 | per month |
| Yearly Subscription | $99.99 | per year |
| Subscription Loyalty Reward | Free | one-time |
| Subscriber Early Upgrade | $84.99 | one-time |
| Lifetime License | $99.99 | 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 Lemur free?

Lemur 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, Lemur or Knobbler?

Knobbler is rated higher. Lemur averages 2.9 out of 5 from 15 ratings, while Knobbler averages 4.8 from 16 ratings.

### Do Lemur or Knobbler have ads?

Neither Lemur nor Knobbler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Lemur or Knobbler?

Lemur ships an update every 4 days, and Knobbler weekly. Most recently, Lemur was updated on September 21, 2026 and Knobbler on September 19, 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.*