Comparison

Knobbler vs JBRACK

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

JBRACK

Features
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JBRACK streams music videos, short films, and full albums — curated independent work with a cinematic edge. Browse the catalog, save to My List, and play anywhere with adaptive HLS streaming. • Music videos & short films in crisp HD • Full albums with continuous, gapless-style track queues • My List syncs across the app • Dark, immersive interface

Screenshots

Knobbler4 screens
JBRACK4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: JBRACK at daily against Knobbler's every 9 days. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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 and JBRACK sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Knobbler ships an update every 9 days, JBRACK daily. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Knobbler versus JBRACK: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterKnobblerJBRACK
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (16 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings16 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size55 MB2 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperZACHARY STEINKAMPQUINN SPENCER

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Knobbler

Subscriptions2
  • Knobbler Monthly$0.991 Month
  • Knobbler Annual$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Knobbler Lifetime$19.99
3 purchases

JBRACK

One-time3
  • Hold Me Back$1.29
  • No Place Like Home$4.99
  • Nerdz Were Here$9.99

Questions

Is Knobbler free?
Knobbler is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is JBRACK free?
JBRACK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Knobbler or JBRACK have ads?
Neither Knobbler nor JBRACK shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Knobbler or JBRACK?
Knobbler ships an update every 9 days, and JBRACK daily. Most recently, Knobbler was updated on October 12, 2026 and JBRACK on October 14, 2026.

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