# ILRemote vs Midi Controller

The clearest difference is rating: Midi Controller at 4.1 against ILRemote's 3.5. ILRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Midi Controller sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. ILRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

Midi Controller holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 42 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of ILRemote's written reviews are positive against 41% of Midi Controller's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, Midi Controller every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ILRemote | Midi Controller |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilremote/id777925272/reviews) | **[4.1 (42 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **83** | 42 |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 40.9% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 7 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Mizo LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1820590289) |

## What reviewers say

### ILRemote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilremote/id777925272)

This app provides a wireless MIDI controller for FL Studio on desktop and laptop computers. It allows users to control various functions and plugins, and even create custom controllers using a phone or tablet over Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** Wi-Fi MIDI control for FL Studio, Control transport, plugins, and mixer, Create custom MIDI controllers, Support for multiple devices simultaneously, Pre-built controller tabs, Customizable controls (pads, faders, knobs)

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy remote control
- 💡 Useful for workflow
- 🚀 Responsive controls
- ✅ Easy setup
- 🆓 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes
- 🐛 Connection issues
- 🐛 Outdated UI
- 🐛 Doesn't fill screen
- 🐛 Clunky interface

**Reported bugs**

- Piano doesn't work
- App keeps crashing
- Disconnects and won't reconnect
- App hasn't been updated in years
- Doesn't connect anymore

**Requested features**

- Support for FL Studio Mobile
- Longer distance connectivity
- USB connection option
- Update for FL Studio 20
- Velocity levels on FPC pads


### Midi Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-controller-remote-and-usb/id1470513354)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a versatile MIDI controller. Send notes, control changes, and program changes wirelessly or via USB to any compatible DAW or hardware. Customize your workspace with unlimited, dynamic controls.

**Highlights:** USB, WLAN, and Bluetooth connectivity, Customizable buttons, pads, and sliders, Send Notes, CC, and Program Change values, Works with macOS and CoreMidi compatible hardware, No additional software required, Dynamic control creation

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly: MIDI Controller | $3.99 | per month |
| Lifetime: MIDI Controller | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ILRemote free?

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

### Is Midi Controller free?

Midi Controller is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ILRemote or Midi Controller?

Midi Controller is rated higher. ILRemote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Midi Controller averages 4.1 from 42 ratings.

### Do ILRemote or Midi Controller have ads?

Neither ILRemote nor Midi Controller shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ILRemote or Midi Controller?

ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Midi Controller every 7 months. Most recently, ILRemote was updated on September 18, 2026 and Midi Controller on September 29, 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.*