Comparison

TKFX vs FracPad Lite

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

Head to head
About

TKFX

This app transforms your iOS device into a comprehensive controller for Traktor DJ software. It offers intuitive control over decks, loopers, mixers, and especially Traktor's effects via an X/Y pad. Enjoy plug-and-play functionality without complex MIDI mapping.

Highlights
  • Full decks, looper, and mixer control
  • Jog dial for each deck
  • X/Y pad for effect control
  • Plug & Play setup
  • Wireless or USB connection
  • Single or group effect unit modes
Features
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TKFX is a full-fledged Traktor controller for iOS devices. Besides full decks, looper and mixer control with a jog dial included, it allows you to control Traktor effects in a powerful and intuitive way using a X/Y pad for each effect unit. Select the effect you want to use, assign effect parameters to X/Y pad axis, enable the effect in the wished deck and touch the pad. The effect is automatically applied. TKFX is completely plug and play which means that you don’t need to waste countless hours in MIDI mapping. TKFX knows all about Traktor’s decks and effects, just select the deck or effect you want and all it’s parameters and functions will be automatically available on the respective buttons. TKFX supports effects unit operation in single or group mode. Key features: - 2 or 4 deck units mode - Full decks and looper control - Cue-points control - Jog dial for each deck (CD or Vinyl mode) - Full mixer control and crossfader - Browse & load tracks - X/Y pad - Plug & Play - Link function - Hold function - BPM sync - 1 or 4 effect units mode - 4 memory banks - Single or group mode - Wireless or USB wired connection For detailed documentation please visit www.imaginando.pt/products/tkfx PRESS REVIEWS "TKFX is excellent fun to use and DJ effects respond especially well to this kind of real-time effect control." - Hollin Jones - AskAudio Magazine "But wouldn’t it be nice to use a tablet for X/Y control of effects? TKFX does that, and nothing else – but it does it damned well." - Peter Kirn - Create Digital Music "I recommend this app for anyone who likes to use the effects inside of Traktor, as it offers you an instant way to add and manipulate effects with ease" Alan Churchill - Traktor Tips "In conjunction with a dedicated hardware controller, TKFX is a simple but effective solution for extended Traktor FX control." - Declan McGlynn - Resident Advisor

About

FracPad Lite

This app allows users to remotely control and modify their Fractal Audio amp modelers. Users can manage presets, name blocks, and adjust settings for various devices. It offers a convenient way to interact with compatible hardware from a mobile device.

Highlights
  • Control AxeFx, AX8, FX8, FM3/FM9
  • Modify preset layout
  • Name blocks and settings
  • Load or save presets
  • Compatible with multiple devices
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Control your AxeFx®, AX8®, FX8® or FM3/FM9®. Modify your presets layout, name and blocks settings, load or save presets, and many more functions ! For FM3, AxeFx II/XL/XL+ control you will need a 3rd party MIDI interface. For AX8/FX8, direct USB connection is needed as the AX8/FX8 does not support MIDI port sysex anymore ! For AxeFx III/FM9, direct USB connection is recommended AxeFx generation 1 are not supported. A full description of the connection options is available here : http://wiki.fractalaudio.com/axefx2/index.php?title=FracPad

Screenshots

TKFX3 screens
FracPad Lite4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: TKFX at 66% against FracPad Lite's 25%. TKFX also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). FracPad Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 14). On price, 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. TKFX sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. FracPad Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TKFX ships an update every 2 months, FracPad Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 2, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
TKFX versus FracPad Lite: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTKFXFracPad Lite
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (45 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings45 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS1411.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB60 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperImaginando LdaGranvaud Alexandre

Customer experience

TKFX

All ratings45 ratings
Positive82.2%
Neutral6.7%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews50 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral4.0%
Negative30.0%

FracPad Lite

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

8 purchases

TKFX

One-time8
  • Unlimited Banks$1.99
  • Unlimited Decks$1.99
  • Unlimited Units$1.99
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  • Unlimited Effects$1.99
  • Unlimited Parameters$1.99
  • Unlimited Functions$1.99
  • Unlimited Usage$8.99
  • Unlock Decks$8.99
None

FracPad Lite

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TKFX free?
TKFX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is FracPad Lite free?
FracPad Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do TKFX or FracPad Lite have ads?
Neither TKFX nor FracPad Lite shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TKFX or FracPad Lite?
TKFX ships an update every 2 months, and FracPad Lite every 5 months. Most recently, TKFX was updated on September 2, 2026 and FracPad Lite on June 1, 2026.

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