Comparison

ILRemote vs Cubasis LE 3

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

Head to head
About

ILRemote

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
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Image-Line Remote ( IL Remote ) is a free Wi-Fi MIDI controller for FL STUDIO on desktop and laptop computers. It works on Tablets or Phones. Just open FL Studio on your computer plus IL Remote on your iDevice and the connection is automatically made over your Wi-Fi network. Control FL Studio instantly or link your favorite instrument and effect plugins just as you can with any MIDI controller. Use a phone, tablet or any combination with up to 15 devices simultaneously. Use the included controller tabs covering functions including; Transport Controls, MIDI Keyboard, FPC control, Harmonizer Keyboard, Performance Mode (Clip Launcher), Gross Beat FX, Mixer and more. If the control you want isn’t available then you can create your own. IL Remote allows you to add custom tabs and add controls including Pads, Faders, Knobs, Jog Wheels, Mixer, Clip Launcher, X/Y Controls, Piano Keyboard, Harmonic Grid and Containers. There is a complete range of customization options for each control so that you can create virtually any virtual MIDI controller to suit your needs. For more details check the online manual here: http://support.image-line.com/redirect/ILRemoteManual See the video tutorial series here: http://support.image-line.com/redirect/ILRemote_Videos

About

Cubasis LE 3

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Multitouch sequencer
  • Virtual keyboard and instruments
  • Audio and MIDI editing
  • Full-screen mixer
  • Pro-grade effects
  • External gear integration
Features
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*** Please note that a supported hardware device is required to unlock the feature set of Cubasis LE (unless unlocked Cubasis LE runs in demo mode). Please visit https://new.steinberg.net/cubasis/le/#83335 for more details. *** Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on your iPhone or iPad. • Cubasis LE 3 for iPhone and iPad Capture your musical ideas when inspiration strikes. Cubasis offers excellent usability, ease of use and lightning fast operation for you to perform, record and mix your music quickly and efficiently – no matter if you're using an iPhone or iPad. • Keyboard and MicroSonic virtual instrument Create perfect tracks, beats and melodies from scratch on the integrated keyboard and load great-sounding MicroSonic instruments, based on the acclaimed HALion Sonic workstation and Allen Morgan drum kits. • Hook up your external gear Use your external devices to record your guitar, vocals and more in professional quality. Connect your keyboard hardware including MIDI over Bluetooth LE support. • Audio and MIDI editor Relish the ease of use and intuitive workflows when creating or mastering your audio and MIDI tracks in the editors. Straightforward usability and handy tools ensure you get tasks done at the speed of light. • Full-screen mixer and pro-grade effects Create perfect sounding mixes thanks to a full-blown mixer, which easily extends to full-screen, and make tracks instantly sound great with pro-grade effects that come with ready-to-use effect presets. • In-app purchases for Cubasis LE Easily extend Cubasis LE with great in-app purchases. Get all the features of Cubasis 3 in Cubasis LE, extend the app with excellent pro-grade plug-ins from Waves, add the world's most iconic drum machines and much more. • Free Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchase transfer Have you already purchased instruments or effects plug-ins via Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchases? Once you've installed Cubasis LE 3, simply transfer your previous plug-in in-app purchases from Cubasis LE 2 – free of charge. NEW IN CUBASIS LE 3 • Universal app support: Run Cubasis on the iPhone and iPad • Cubasis for iPhone: Create great music in the palm of your hand • Full-screen mixer: Easily extend the size of the mixer and more • Free Cubasis LE 2 IAP transfer: Freely transfer previous plug-in in-app purchases to Cubasis LE 3 • 960 PPQN MIDI resolution: Precise audio and MIDI event editing at the highest level • FX rearrangement: Quickly rearrange plug-ins and change their pre/post fader position • New effects presets: Make tracks sound great with these ready-to-use presets • Undo with history list: Quickly jump back to earlier versions of your song • Redesigned instruments and effects: Modern styling with more precise operation • Audio, and MIDI editors revisited: File editing is much more effective • Revised MediaBay: Your all-new control center for file and project management • UI scale presets for iPhone and iPad: Quickly change the size and arrangement of Cubasis • Overdub and looper recording modes: Choose the best mode for your recordings HIGHLIGHTS • Up to 4 audio and 4 MIDI tracks • 2 assignable physical inputs and stereo output • 32-bit floating point audio engine • Audio I/O resolution of 16-bit/44.1 + 48 kHz • MicroSonic with 25 instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic and Allen Morgan drum kits • Mixer with 5 effect processors • Super-versatile RoomWorks SE reverb effect with intuitive graphical display • Virtual keyboard with note repeat control • Sample Editor and MIDI Editor • Unlock all the features of the full Cubasis version via in-app purchase Technical support http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

Screenshots

ILRemote4 screens
Cubasis LE 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Cubasis LE 3 at 4.5 against ILRemote's 3.5. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on ratings volume (728 vs 83). ILRemote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 14) and review sentiment (59% vs 43%). On price, update cadence, ads 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. Cubasis LE 3 sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. ILRemote asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cubasis LE 3 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 728 ratings behind it against 83, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 59% of ILRemote's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cubasis LE 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 29, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ILRemote versus Cubasis LE 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterILRemoteCubasis LE 3
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (83 ratings)4.5 (728 ratings) — better
Positive reviews58.8% of reviews — better43.3% of reviews
Number of ratings83728 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS5.1.1 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImage Line SoftwareSteinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

ILRemote

All ratings83 ratings
Positive60.2%
Neutral8.4%
Negative31.3%
Written reviews216 reviews
Positive58.8%
Neutral9.7%
Negative31.5%

Cubasis LE 3

All ratings728 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews263 reviews
Positive43.3%
Neutral12.9%
Negative43.7%

User reviews

ILRemote

From 83 App Store ratings

What we love

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

Room to improve

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

Cubasis LE 3

From 728 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful DAW on iPad
  • 👍 User-friendly interface
  • 💡 Great for mobile music creation
  • 🚀 Stable and reliable performance

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and freezes
  • 🔋 High battery consumption
  • 🔒 Restrictive demo mode
  • 💰 Expensive for a mobile app

Bugs and requests

ILRemote

Reported bugs

27 issues
  • Piano doesn't work
  • App keeps crashing
  • Disconnects and won't reconnect
  • App hasn't been updated in years
  • Doesn't connect anymore
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  • Looks atrocious
  • Delay caused by Bluetooth
  • Crashing when building custom layouts
  • Objects in layout editor don't work
  • Container object too big
  • Saving layout causes crash
  • iOS version won't connect
  • Screen doesn't fit aspect ratio
  • Layout needs refreshing
  • Fader controls wrong EQ
  • Mesh nodes won't connect
  • Crashes when deleting more than one tab
  • Loses saved presets
  • Synchronization is off
  • Buttons and faders don't do what they're supposed to
  • Only registers up to two key presses
  • Crashes when saving custom layouts
  • Mix section doesn't work
  • Default layouts mostly work, custom ones crash
  • No sound
  • Downloaded app won't open
  • App doesn't work

Requested features

20 requests
  • Support for FL Studio Mobile
  • Longer distance connectivity
  • USB connection option
  • Update for FL Studio 20
  • Velocity levels on FPC pads
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  • Dark mode
  • iCloud storage for layouts
  • Undo button
  • Line editor window
  • LFO tools
  • Mesh node connectivity
  • Parametric EQ2 controls
  • Control over EQ on mixer
  • Show one plugin at a time in mixer
  • Scrollable mixer with more than 10 slots
  • Native Mac version of FL Studio
  • Sync with project for mixer levels
  • Fix graphical bugs
  • Improve editor for layouts
  • Add performance mode control

Cubasis LE 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Problems with importing and exporting projects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tempo track and time signature support
  • Improved MIDI and audio editing capabilities
  • More built-in effects and instruments
  • Seamless integration with desktop Cubase

In-app purchases

None

ILRemote

No in-app purchases

14 purchases

Cubasis LE 3

One-time14
  • Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator$4.99
  • Waves Tune Real-Time$4.99
  • Classic Machines$6.99
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  • FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays$6.99
  • FX Pack 2: Vintage FX$6.99
  • Waves AudioTrack$7.99
  • Waves L1 Ultramaximizer$7.99
  • Waves Q10 Equalizer$7.99
  • Neo FM$9.99
  • FM Classics$13.99
  • Waves Plug-in Bundle$19.99
  • HALion Sonic Selection$19.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$29.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$49.99

Questions

Is ILRemote free?
ILRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ILRemote or Cubasis LE 3?
Cubasis LE 3 is rated higher. ILRemote averages 3.5 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 from 728 ratings.
Do ILRemote or Cubasis LE 3 have ads?
Neither ILRemote nor Cubasis LE 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ILRemote or Cubasis LE 3?
ILRemote ships an update every 2 months, and Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, ILRemote was updated on September 29, 2026 and Cubasis LE 3 on October 1, 2026.

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