# Console Remote Control vs Grip

The clearest difference is rating: Grip at 5.0 against Console Remote Control's 4.0. Grip also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). Console Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 15.1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Grip asks for nothing beyond the download.

Grip holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 2 respectively.

Console Remote Control ships an update monthly, Grip every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Console Remote Control | Grip |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/console-remote-control/id6753077861/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-control-ableton-live/id6758132290/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 2 |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 22 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.4** | 15.1 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fonoflow](https://appshunter.io/developer/1842364093) | [Adam Baker](https://appshunter.io/developer/1869738821) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### Grip

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/grip-control-ableton-live/id6758132290)

Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

**Highlights:** Wireless Ableton Live control, Voice control for transport and recording, Track arming, soloing, and muting, Clip launching and scene navigation, Built-in MIDI keyboard, Project saving and volume control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Console Remote Control free?

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

### Is Grip free?

Grip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

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

Grip is rated higher. Console Remote Control averages 4.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Grip averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

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

Neither Console Remote Control nor Grip shows ads.

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

Console Remote Control ships an update monthly, and Grip every 3 weeks. Most recently, Console Remote Control was updated on September 21, 2026 and Grip on September 10, 2026.

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