Comparison

Fender Universal Control vs Loops Remote

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

Head to head
About

Fender Universal Control

Unlock advanced features for Fender and PreSonus audio hardware. Remotely control mixing, DSP, and monitor levels for interfaces and mixers. Optimize your sound from anywhere.

Highlights
  • Remote mixing control
  • DSP feature access
  • Monitor mix creation
  • Preamp level adjustment
  • Speaker switching control
  • Scene and Project management
Features
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Get the most from your Fender and PreSonus audio interface and mixing products. Fender Universal Control lets you unlock some of your supported product’s most powerful features. Whether you’re dialing in a monitor mix for your Fender Quantum HD or LT audio interface or remotely controlling your PreSonus StudioLive mixer from anywhere in the venue, Fender Universal Control puts flexible mixing and DSP features at your fingertips. Compatible hardware includes: ● Fender Quantum LT and HD-series interfaces ● PreSonus StudioLive Series III console and rack mixers ● Legacy PreSonus audio interfaces (Quantum ES, Revelator, Studio-series) As an all-in-one solution, Universal Control’s hardware control options vary by product. Discover what it can do for your supported Fender and PreSonus gear. Fender Quantum-series interfaces For Quantum-series interface owners, Universal Control lets you create monitor mixes and control loopback streams. For Quantum HD interfaces, you can also remotely control preamp levels and speaker switching. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your audio interface to a computer running Universal Control for macOS or Windows and connect your iOS device to the same network as your computer. StudioLive Series III mixers Universal Control provides touch-control of your complete mix, plus dynamics, EQ control, effects, monitor mixes, DCA groups, and even AVB networking and routing. You also get control of deeper features like Scenes, Projects, and granular permission control—including max output level limit. Take control of your StudioLive Series III mix from the audience’s perspective, where it matters most. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your iOS device to the same wireless network as your StudioLive mixer. Note: Universal Control for StudioLive is optimized for iPad use. A separate app, QMix-UC app, is optimized for iPhone screen sizes. Legacy PreSonus audio interfaces For legacy PreSonus audio interfaces (Quantum ES, Revelator, Studio-series), Universal Control Surface offers powerful zero-latency hardware-based monitor control—everything you need to create high-quality monitor mixes and more. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your audio interface to a computer running Universal Control for macOS or Windows and connect your iOS device to the same network as your computer. System Requirements ● Compatible with iPad running iOS 15.4 or later ● Control of supported mixers requires that the mobile device be connected to the same wireless network as a StudioLive Series III mixer. ● Control of supported Fender and PreSonus audio interfaces requires that the mobile device be connected to the same wireless network as a computer running Universal Control for macOS and Windows, with the audio interface connected to the computer.

About

Loops Remote

Features
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Loops Remote turns your iPhone or iPad into a wireless controller for the XME LOOPS app. Run your loops from the stage while your main device stays at the keyboard, in the sound booth, or plugged into the house system. PAIR IN SECONDS Open XME LOOPS on your main device, tap the Remote button, and enter the 4-digit code on Loops Remote. That's it; no account, no setup. Everything runs over your local network, so it works anywhere: church, rehearsal room, or venues with no internet at all. FULL CONTROL FROM ANYWHERE ON STAGE • Browse your complete loop library and playlists, synced live from your main device • Start and stop loops instantly • Switch between bars 1–4 on the fly • Change key and transpose in real time • Tap tempo or dial in an exact BPM • Mix loop and pad volumes independently • Jump between songs with previous / next • Add loops to playlists right from the remote BUILT FOR LIVE MOMENTS The remote mirrors what's playing, so you always know where you are in the set. Praise breaks, shout music, altar moments; trigger the right loop at the right time without leaving your instrument. SHARE WITH YOUR TEAM Connect more than one remote at once. Give your music director full control while everyone else follows along in view-only mode; you decide which devices can drive playback with a simple "Allow Control" switch in the Loops app. Loops Remote is a free companion app. It requires the XME LOOPS app running on another iPhone, iPad, or Mac on the same network. An active subscription in XME LOOPS is required for loop playback.

Screenshots

Fender Universal Control2 screens
Loops Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Loops Remote at every 6 weeks against Fender Universal Control's every 3 months. 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Fender Universal Control ships an update every 3 months, Loops Remote every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 10, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Fender Universal Control versus Loops Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFender Universal ControlLoops Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.5 (39 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews5.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings39 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size146 MB4 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperFender DigitalXME Inc.

In-app purchases

None

Fender Universal Control

No in-app purchases

None

Loops Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Fender Universal Control free?
Fender Universal Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Loops Remote free?
Loops Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Fender Universal Control or Loops Remote have ads?
Neither Fender Universal Control nor Loops Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Fender Universal Control or Loops Remote?
Fender Universal Control ships an update every 3 months, and Loops Remote every 6 weeks. Most recently, Fender Universal Control was updated on November 10, 2026 and Loops Remote on November 10, 2026.

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