# ILRemote vs Roland Zenbeats

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ILRemote at none against Roland Zenbeats's 12. ILRemote also leads on review sentiment (59% vs 44%) and iOS requirement (5.1.1 vs 11.0). Roland Zenbeats's advantage is ratings volume (268 vs 83). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Roland Zenbeats sells 12 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. ILRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.5 for ILRemote against 3.7 for Roland Zenbeats. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 268 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 59% of ILRemote's written reviews are positive against 44% of Roland Zenbeats's.

ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, Roland Zenbeats monthly. Both last shipped on October 23, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ILRemote | Roland Zenbeats |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ilremote/id777925272/reviews) | **[3.7 (268 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roland-zenbeats/id1473380367/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **268** |
| Positive reviews | **58.8% of reviews** | 44.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 10 MB | 415 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1.1** | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Image Line Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/432850147) | [Roland Corporation](https://appshunter.io/developer/387333694) |

## 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


### Roland Zenbeats

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/roland-zenbeats/id1473380367)

Create music anywhere, anytime on any device. Build beats, compose songs, and sample sounds with a vast library of modern and legendary Roland sounds. Edit, refine, and mix your tracks with powerful tools and share your creations easily.

**Highlights:** Multitrack song composition, ZR1 Drum Sampler, ZC1 Synthesizer, Sample import and editing, Full-screen mixer, LoopBuilder and Timeline view, Cross-platform project sharing

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (12)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Roland Cloud Core Monthly | $2.99 | per month |
| Roland Cloud Pro Monthly | $9.99 | per month |
| Roland Cloud Ultimate Monthly | $19.99 | per month |
| Roland Cloud Core Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| 2 Store Points | $1.99 | one-time |
| 4 Store Points | $3.99 | one-time |
| 5 Store Points | $4.99 | one-time |
| 7 Store Points | $6.99 | one-time |
| 8 Store Points | $7.99 | one-time |
| 10 Store Points | $9.99 | one-time |
| 15 Store Points | $14.99 | one-time |
| 30 Store Points | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Smooth workflow
- 👍 Comprehensive feature set
- 🎨 High-quality sounds
- 💻 Cross-platform compatibility
- 🤖 Powerful synth engine

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Confusing UI navigation
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
- 🔌 Poor MIDI integration
- 🔋 Battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Disappearing audio files
- Unresponsive MIDI learn
- Incompatibility with iOS 13
- Broken tutorial screens
- Inconsistent plugin behavior

**Requested features**

- Improved MIDI support
- Audio file export options
- Sidechain compression
- Deeper synth editing capabilities
- Audiobus/IAA compatibility


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ILRemote free?

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

### Is Roland Zenbeats free?

Roland Zenbeats is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ILRemote or Roland Zenbeats?

Roland Zenbeats is rated higher. ILRemote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Roland Zenbeats averages 3.7 from 268 ratings.

### Do ILRemote or Roland Zenbeats have ads?

Neither ILRemote nor Roland Zenbeats shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ILRemote or Roland Zenbeats?

ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Roland Zenbeats monthly. Most recently, ILRemote was updated on October 23, 2026 and Roland Zenbeats on October 23, 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.*