iRig BlueBoard vs Zen Studio+ Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iRig BlueBoard
This app enables wireless MIDI control for musicians using a compatible pedalboard. It allows for the setup and configuration of the hardware unit, letting you change banks, presets, and control parameters in any Core MIDI app from a distance. You can customize MIDI assignments, select modes, and manage settings for your performance.
- Wireless MIDI control
- Footswitch bank and preset changes
- Parameter control in Core MIDI apps
- Dual Mode operation (Program/Control Change)
- Editable MIDI assignments
- Selectable MIDI channel
- Bluetooth signal strength indicator
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THE IRIG BLUEBOARD APP FOR IPHONE, IPAD, AND IPOD TOUCH, WORKS IN TANDEM WITH IK’S NEW IRIG BLUEBOARD, THE FIRST WIRELESS MIDI PEDALBOARD FOR IOS AND MAC, CONTROLLING THE SETUP AND CONFIGURATION OF THE HARDWARE UNIT. The iRig BlueBoard pedalboard features 4 backlit footswitches that let you change banks and presets, and control parameters in any Core MIDI-compatible app (like AmpliTube or SampleTank) from up to 10 meters away. It’s also equipped with 2 expression pedal inputs that let you connect pedals (not included) and control continuously variable parameters like wah and volume. This app allows the communication between the iRig BlueBoard controller and any Core MIDI apps running on your iOS device. Also, iRig BlueBoard app lets you setup the hardware unit, and configure its 32 banks of settings for iRig BlueBoard’s 4 footswitches. Setup the MIDI parameters you want to control, switch between the PROGRAM CHANGE and CONTROL CHANGE operating modes, set the MIDI channel iRig BlueBoard will transmit on, browse and rename banks, browse patches in Core MIDI apps, and much more. iRig BlueBoard features: - Compatibility with any Core MIDI compatible app - Dual Mode operation (Program Change or Control Change mode) - Editable MIDI assignments for each pad - Selectable MIDI Channel - External Controllers Calibration - Pads Backlight regulation - Battery life indicator - Bluetooth signal strength indicator More apps information: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigblueboardapp www.amplitube.com www.amplitube.com/fender www.ikmultimedia.com/vocalive www.sampletank.com Accessories information: www.ikmultimedia.com/irigblueboard www.irighd.com www.ikmultimedia.com/irig www.irigstomp.com www.irigmidi.com
Zen Studio+ Remote
Control your Antelope Audio Zen Studio+ interface remotely from your iOS device. Adjust preamp gain, monitor and headphone volumes, and manage device settings like phantom power and sample rate.
- Preamps Gain Control
- Monitor Volume Control
- Headphones Volume Control
- Device Selection
- Stereo Link Selection
- Phantom Power
- Phase Inversion
- Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection
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The Zen Studio+ mobile app is specifically designed to work with Antelope Audio's Zen Studio+ 12-Mic Pres Audio Interface. Download this app and turn your iOS device into a pro audio interface remote control. Zen Studio+ Remote allows both the engineer and the producer to operate the device's main features. Zen Studio+ Remote offers: • Preamps Gain Control • Monitor Volume Control • Headphones Volume Control • Device Selection (for Multiple Devices) • Stereo Link Selection, Phantom Power, Phase Inversion • Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection
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Verdict
The clearest difference is iOS requirement: Zen Studio+ Remote at 9.2 against iRig BlueBoard's 15.6. On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
iRig BlueBoard ships an update every 15 months, Zen Studio+ Remote every 8 months. The most recent releases landed on September 22, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iRig BlueBoard | Zen Studio+ Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 3.3 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 19.4% of reviews | 25.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 15 months | Every 8 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 9.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 38 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | IK Multimedia US, LLC | Antelope Audio |
Customer experience
iRig BlueBoard
Zen Studio+ Remote
In-app purchases
iRig BlueBoard
No in-app purchases
Zen Studio+ Remote
No in-app purchases
Questions
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