# Knob Lab vs Bluetooth Midi Motion

The clearest difference is rating: Bluetooth Midi Motion at 5.0 against Knob Lab's 4.3. Bluetooth Midi Motion also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4). Knob Lab's advantage is update cadence (every 5 months vs every 66 months) and ratings volume (12 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Knob Lab sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Bluetooth Midi Motion asks for nothing beyond the download.

Bluetooth Midi Motion holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Knob Lab has 12 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Knob Lab ships an update every 5 months, Bluetooth Midi Motion every 66 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Knob Lab | Bluetooth Midi Motion |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knob-lab/id727466234/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-motion/id1528246586/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **12** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 84.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 months** | Every 66 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 66 MB | 5 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Uri Nachmias](https://appshunter.io/developer/316332139) | [pablo lopez](https://appshunter.io/developer/1502022592) |

## What reviewers say

### Knob Lab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/knob-lab/id727466234)

This application transforms your iOS device into a versatile MIDI controller. It allows you to manage various DAWs and music software remotely via USB, WiFi, or Bluetooth. Create intricate control setups with a single rotary knob, affecting multiple MIDI destinations simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Remote DAW control, USB, WiFi, Bluetooth connectivity, Virtual MIDI support, Audiobus integration, Complex control mapping, iPad support, MIDI logger

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Two Knob Layout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Four/Six Knob Layout | $0.99 | one-time |
| Nine/Twelve knob layout. | $0.99 | one-time |
| Unlock all layouts | $1.99 | one-time |


### Bluetooth Midi Motion

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/bluetooth-midi-motion/id1528246586)

Transform your iOS and iPadOS devices into wireless motion controllers. Send MIDI messages to control DAWs, instruments, and effects on your devices and desktop via Bluetooth LE. Offers roll and pitch control with up to 32 customizable motion controllers.

**Highlights:** Wireless motion control, Bluetooth LE MIDI support, Up to 32 CC MIDI controllers, Roll and Pitch axes, Control DAWs and instruments

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Knob Lab free?

Knob Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Bluetooth Midi Motion free?

Bluetooth Midi Motion is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Knob Lab or Bluetooth Midi Motion?

Bluetooth Midi Motion is rated higher. Knob Lab averages 4.3 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Bluetooth Midi Motion averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Knob Lab or Bluetooth Midi Motion have ads?

Neither Knob Lab nor Bluetooth Midi Motion shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Knob Lab or Bluetooth Midi Motion?

Knob Lab ships an update every 5 months, and Bluetooth Midi Motion every 66 months. Most recently, Knob Lab was updated on October 13, 2026 and Bluetooth Midi Motion on October 9, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*