# Knobbler vs Console Remote Control

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knobbler | Console Remote Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knobbler/id6740183923/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **16** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 87.5% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 38 MB | 22 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.1 | **12.4** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ZACHARY STEINKAMP](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788806068) | [Fonoflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842364093) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### 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 Knobbler free?

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

### Is Console Remote Control free?

Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Knobbler or Console Remote Control?

Knobbler is rated higher. Knobbler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 16 ratings, while Console Remote Control averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Knobbler or Console Remote Control have ads?

Neither Knobbler nor Console Remote Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knobbler or Console Remote Control?

Knobbler ships an update weekly, and Console Remote Control monthly. Most recently, Knobbler was updated on September 19, 2026 and Console Remote Control on September 21, 2026.

---

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