Knobbler vs Console Remote Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Knobbler
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.
- 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
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Knobbler turns your iPhone or iPad into an auto-labeling, auto-coloring, multitouch parameter control and navigation surface for Ableton Live. 30 day fully-functioning trial of all features. The Mixer, Clips, Session, and Nav pages are available during the trial and after a one-time purchase of Knobbler or a subscription. Ableton Live 12 Suite or Ableton Live 12 Standard with the Max for Live add-on is required. Simply add the free Knobbler4 device to your Live Set and use the Knobbler app to use your iPhone or iPad to control devices and parameters. ** Control every parameter and build a customized interface, including sliders and X-Y pads that is saved with your Live sets. ** Navigate your tracks, groups, racks and devices faster and easier than ever. ** Full screen Cilps and Mixer views keep you connected to your music. ** Session View gives you a combined clips and mixer view for full control. ** Full access to capture and recall rack variations. ** Navigate cue points and locators in your set. ** Engage Spring mode for momentary effects. Visit https://plugins.steinkamp.us/m4l-Knobbler4 to download the Ableton Live device to use with this app. Map parameters in your Ableton Live set to unmapped sliders on the tablet with a single touch. No need to enter and exit a mapping mode. Access every parameter in the currently selected device, directly on the phone or tablet. Parameter mapping configuration is saved with your Live Set, so you can switch between songs with minimal friction. Track, device, and parameter names are kept synchronized with your Live Set as you change them, even track colors! Parameter sliders and values are updated in real time, with the same units (e.g. dB, ms, %) displayed as what you see in Live. Double tap a slider on the tablet to reset the parameter to its default value. Swipe in the Navigation controls on the right side to dive into your tracks, groups, racks, and devices faster than ever before. Swipe in from the left to show a channel strip with familiar mixer controls, including color-coded sends. Works on phones and tablets, even in multi-window view on the latest IOS 26. Knobbler is there to keep you out of the computer and in the creative moment, unlocking more of your music making potential. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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.
- Local WiFi network control
- Remote console management
- Seamless mobile interaction
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Knobbler at 4.8 against Console Remote Control's 4.0. Knobbler also leads on update cadence (weekly vs monthly) and ratings volume (16 vs 2). Console Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Knobbler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Knobbler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knobbler has 16 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Knobbler ships an update weekly, Console Remote Control monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Knobbler | Console Remote Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.8 (16 ratings) — better | 4.0 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 16 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Weekly — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | 12.4 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | ZACHARY STEINKAMP | Fonoflow |
Customer experience
Knobbler
Console Remote Control
In-app purchases
Knobbler
- Knobbler Monthly$0.991 Month
- Knobbler Annual$9.991 Year
- Knobbler Lifetime$19.99
Console Remote Control
- Console$99.99
- Dashboard$99.99
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