Comparison

Custom Sound vs Studio Pro Remote

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

Head to head
About

Custom Sound

This application allows users to control IP Speakers and Wifi Speakers by adjusting various audio parameters. It offers features like frequency and gain adjustment, filter type selection, and the ability to save custom presets for personalized sound experiences.

Highlights
  • Adjust frequency, gain, and q factor
  • Select filter types
  • Adjust input gain
  • Save current presets
  • Automatic device search
Features
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Custom Sound is the updated version of CS-EQ is used to control IP Speakers and Wifi Speakers. Features: 1.Adjust frequency, gain, q factor , filter type and other parameters of eq 2.Adjust input gain 3. Save current preset. 4.Search device automatically. 5.Apply to iOS 6.0 and later.

About

Studio Pro Remote

This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.

Highlights
  • Remote control of transport and mix console
  • Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros
  • Control plug-in parameters
  • Fast session navigation
  • Control multiple Cue Mixes
  • Access record modes and metronome settings
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Fender Studio Pro Remote is a free remote control app designed specifically for use with the Digital Audio Workstation Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One on Mac and Windows computers. It’s the perfect companion, both as a “second screen” app in a workstation setup or as a flexible mobile remote for recording, mixing and editing when away from the computer. Key Features: • Remote control of Studio Pro 8 transport and mix console • Commands page for access to all Studio Pro factory and user commands and macros • Control up to 28 plug-in parameters using Control Link • Fender UCNET networking technology for ultra-fast connectivity • Macro Control view for quick access to FX parameters • Fast session navigation using scalable timeline, marker list and Arranger sections • Control any Studio Pro system on the same network; control a single Studio Pro with multiple remote apps simultaneously • Start Page with demo mode and integrated Quick Help • Access multiple Cue Mixes with independent faders • Access record modes, Pre-count and Metronome settings • Show Page control from Performance View REQUIREMENTS: Fender Studio Pro Remote works with Fender Studio Pro 8 as well as PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional version 3.0.1 or newer and Studio One 5 Artist or newer.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Custom Sound at 5.0 against Studio Pro Remote's 3.3. Custom Sound also leads on iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15). Studio Pro Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Custom Sound holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Pro Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Custom Sound ships an update every 7 months, Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Custom Sound versus Studio Pro Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCustom SoundStudio Pro Remote
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better3.3 (81 ratings)
Positive reviews—39.8% of reviews
Number of ratings181 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 5 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better15
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEIKAKUFender Digital

Customer experience

Custom Sound

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Studio Pro Remote

All ratings81 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral16.5%
Negative43.6%

Bugs and requests

Custom Sound

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Studio Pro Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App does not connect
  • App not compatible with Studio One versions
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Macros do not save
Show 9 more
  • Page management issues
  • Cannot delete buttons
  • Patch names not visible
  • Insert effects not showing
  • Connection drops frequently
  • Demo mode has no sound
  • PC side activation issues
  • Lyrics not displayed in Show-Mode
  • App freezes when trying to move shortcut tiles

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add iPhone version
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Add USB connection option
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Control all plugins (not just native)
Show 10 more
  • Add lyrics display in Show-Mode
  • Add keyboard functionality
  • Add piano roll keys
  • Add tap tempo function
  • Add remote editing capabilities
  • Add Apple Watch version
  • Add color-coded transport buttons
  • Add arrangement overview
  • Add analyzer
  • Add plugin interfaces control

In-app purchases

None

Custom Sound

No in-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Custom Sound free?
Custom Sound is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Studio Pro Remote free?
Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Custom Sound or Studio Pro Remote?
Custom Sound is rated higher. Custom Sound averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 from 81 ratings.
Do Custom Sound or Studio Pro Remote have ads?
Neither Custom Sound nor Studio Pro Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Custom Sound or Studio Pro Remote?
Custom Sound ships an update every 7 months, and Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Custom Sound was updated on October 4, 2026 and Studio Pro Remote on October 15, 2026.

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