Comparison

Knobbler vs Tesla

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

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
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Knobbler turns your iPhone or iPad into an auto-labeling, auto-coloring, multitouch control 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/

About

Tesla

Features
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Silver Rocket - Tesla is the album app for the concept record "Tesla" by Silver Rocket (Mariusz Szypura), inspired by the life of Nikola Tesla - an underrated genius and inventor. Nine tracks blend retro pop, cinematic melodies and psychedelic arrangements. For every song the app gives you: - The full track, played back beautifully and fully offline - Original cover artwork - The lyrics - A short piece of prose about a chapter in Tesla's life Browse the songs, read along, and discover the story behind the music. The app also gathers the credits and links to the artist's site and the album on Apple Music. No account, no ads, no tracking - just the album and its story, in your pocket.

Screenshots

Knobbler4 screens
Tesla4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tesla at none against Knobbler's 3. On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Knobbler sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Tesla asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Knobbler versus Tesla: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnobblerTesla
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 days—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZACHARY STEINKAMPUnited App Sp. z o.o.

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Knobbler

Subscriptions2
  • Knobbler Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Knobbler Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Knobbler Lifetime$19.99
None

Tesla

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Knobbler free?
Knobbler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tesla free?
Tesla is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Knobbler or Tesla have ads?
Neither Knobbler nor Tesla shows ads.

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