# M32 vs Focusrite Control 2

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focusrite Control 2 at fortnightly against M32's every 5 months. Focusrite Control 2 also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (27% vs 12%). M32's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 28) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Focusrite Control 2 holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M32 has 308 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of M32's written reviews are positive against 27% of Focusrite Control 2's.

M32 ships an update every 5 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M32 | Focusrite Control 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (308 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m32-q/id929557155/reviews) | **[2.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusrite-control-2/id6479611881/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **308** | 28 |
| Positive reviews | 12.4% of reviews | **27.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 13 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) |

## What reviewers say

### M32

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m32-q/id929557155)

This app provides personal monitor mixing capabilities for musicians using the M32 Digital Mixer. It allows individual control over stereo monitor mixes, including grouping channels via MCAs for simplified performance mixing. Setup is straightforward, requiring only a wireless network connection.

**Highlights:** Personal stereo monitor mixing, Control 32 input channels, Utilize MCA faders for channel grouping, Select mix bus for control, Control send levels for inputs and auxiliaries, Meter input channel levels, Connect multiple devices

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful app
- 🚀 Works great
- 💡 Excellent for in-ear monitor control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes on connection
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with new iOS versions
- 🐛 Channel labels not displayed properly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to connect
- Channel labels disappear or are hidden
- Compatibility issues with iPhone 14, iOS 18, etc.

**Requested features**

- Update app to support latest iOS versions
- Add ability to save mixer presets
- Improve channel label visibility


### Focusrite Control 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusrite-control-2/id6479611881)

This app allows musicians and producers to remotely control their Scarlett 4th Gen audio interface. Adjust input gain, create custom headphone mixes for multiple users, and enjoy wireless freedom within your recording space.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote control, Adjust input gain, Create headphone mixes, Control level, pan, mute, solo, Multiple device headphone mix control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M32 free?

M32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Focusrite Control 2 free?

Focusrite Control 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, M32 or Focusrite Control 2?

Focusrite Control 2 is rated higher. M32 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while Focusrite Control 2 averages 2.6 from 28 ratings.

### Do M32 or Focusrite Control 2 have ads?

Neither M32 nor Focusrite Control 2 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, M32 or Focusrite Control 2?

M32 ships an update every 5 months, and Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. Most recently, M32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Focusrite Control 2 on October 27, 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.*