Comparison

Console Remote Control vs AbleSet Connect

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Local WiFi network control
  • Remote console management
  • Seamless mobile interaction
Features
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Remote control Console from your local WiFi network.

About

AbleSet Connect

Features
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AbleSet Connect is the native iOS and iPadOS app for AbleSet. Connect to AbleSet running on your computer over your local network and run the full AbleSet web interface in a clean, full-screen experience built for the stage. The app discovers AbleSet hosts on your Wi‑Fi using Bonjour and opens your session automatically. AbleSet runs edge-to-edge in a dedicated in-app browser. Your settings are remembered across different hosts on the same network, so switching between machines on your LAN does not reset your preferences. Links to other local hosts stay in the app; external links open in Safari when you need them. Your screen stays awake while you are using AbleSet, so the display does not dim mid-show. You can optionally hide your device's status bar when you want a cleaner stage view. AbleSet Connect also exposes native device capabilities to AbleSet: screen brightness control, battery level and charging state. Additionally, connect USB or Bluetooth MIDI controllers to your iPhone or iPad and forward performance data to AbleSet on your Mac over the network. Optionally bridge MIDI to Apple Network MIDI (RTP) for tighter integration with your Mac and other gear on the LAN. Requirements - AbleSet running on a Mac on the same local network (AbleNet enabled, or updated AbleSet with dedicated companion discovery) - iPhone or iPad with iOS 17 or later - Local network access (used to discover AbleSet and, when enabled, network MIDI)

Screenshots

Console Remote Control4 screens
AbleSet Connect3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AbleSet Connect at none against Console Remote Control's 2. Console Remote Control's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 17.0). On price, ads 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. Console Remote Control sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. AbleSet Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
Console Remote Control versus AbleSet Connect: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterConsole Remote ControlAbleSet Connect
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyMonthly—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.4 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size22 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFonoflowLeolabs

In-app purchases

2 purchases

Console Remote Control

One-time2
  • Console$99.99
  • Dashboard$99.99
None

AbleSet Connect

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Console Remote Control free?
Console Remote Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AbleSet Connect free?
AbleSet Connect is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Console Remote Control or AbleSet Connect have ads?
Neither Console Remote Control nor AbleSet Connect shows ads.

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