# Eclipse Remote Control vs Reel

The clearest difference is update cadence: Reel at weekly against Eclipse Remote Control's every 18 months. Reel also leads on price ($14.99 vs $19.99) and ratings volume (164 vs 3). Eclipse Remote Control's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 92%) and device support (3 vs 1). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Eclipse Remote Control costs $19.99 and Reel $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Eclipse Remote Control against 4.9 for Reel. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Reel has 164 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Eclipse Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 92% of Reel's.

Eclipse Remote Control ships an update every 18 months, Reel weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Eclipse Remote Control | Reel |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$14.99** |
| Rating | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-remote-control/id814413514/reviews)** | [4.9 (164 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel-4-track-recorder/id6760545075/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **164** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 91.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 18 months | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#76** |
| Size | 12 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Ctrl Alt Delete Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/814413517) | [TUGKAN MUTLU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1884887772) |

## What reviewers say

### Eclipse Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/eclipse-remote-control/id814413514)

Control Eventide audio hardware remotely from your iPhone or iPad. Send key presses, adjust parameters with sliders, and load presets. Supports network MIDI over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth.

**Highlights:** Remote control for Eventide hardware, Send key presses, Adjust parameters with sliders, Load presets, Network MIDI over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Display mirroring

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Reel

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/reel-4-track-recorder/id6760545075)

**Currently charting:** #76 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Capture ideas, performances, or digitize vinyl with this pocket-sized multitrack recorder. It mimics the tactile feel of hardware tape machines for an immediate and satisfying recording experience. Record up to four tracks, mix them, and export your creations without needing a laptop.

**Highlights:** Hardware-like tactile interface, Multitrack recording (up to 4 tracks), Pitch and speed control, Cue points for markers, Punch-in and overdubbing, Independent track volume and pan, Metronome and count-in

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Eclipse Remote Control free?

Eclipse Remote Control costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Reel free?

Reel costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Eclipse Remote Control or Reel?

Eclipse Remote Control is rated higher. Eclipse Remote Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Reel averages 4.9 from 164 ratings.

### Do Eclipse Remote Control or Reel have ads?

Neither Eclipse Remote Control nor Reel shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Eclipse Remote Control or Reel?

Eclipse Remote Control ships an update every 18 months, and Reel weekly. Most recently, Eclipse Remote Control was updated on November 1, 2026 and Reel on November 5, 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.*