# LK vs Avid Control

The clearest difference is rating: LK at 4.3 against Avid Control's 2.7. LK also leads on review sentiment (64% vs 34%) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months). Avid Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. LK sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Avid Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

LK holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LK has 706 ratings behind it against 70, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of LK's written reviews are positive against 34% of Avid Control's.

LK ships an update fortnightly, Avid Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LK | Avid Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221/reviews)** | [2.7 (70 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avid-control/id1017075761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 70 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 34.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Avid®](https://appshunter.io/developer/436394595) |

## What reviewers say

### LK

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221)

This application acts as a remote control for Ableton Live and MIDI devices, enhancing electronic music production and live performance. It offers deep integration with Ableton Live and extensive MIDI capabilities for controlling software and hardware. The app is modular, with features available as separate in-app purchases.

**Highlights:** Ableton Live integration, MIDI device control, Clip launching and sequencing, Device parameter control, Virtual MIDI and AUv3 support, Modular in-app purchases

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock Step Sequencer | $3.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Chorder | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MIDI Pads | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock MIDI Controller | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock X/Y Pad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Keyboard | $4.99 | one-time |
| Unlock Matrix | $9.99 | one-time |
| All Modules Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Works perfectly
- 🎹 Great for Ableton Live
- 🎨 Powerful features
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💯 Excellent app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and bugs
- 🔌 Connection issues and unreliable wireless
- 💰 Expensive with separate module purchases
- 🤔 Confusing setup and documentation
- 🔋 High battery drain

**Reported bugs**

- Clip renaming tool not working
- Occasional MIDI note sticking
- UI disappearing and requiring restart
- Wireless connection randomly dropping
- Exclusive track arming mode issues

**Requested features**

- Add MIDI CC mapping and automation
- Implement vertical view for session mode
- Allow saving and loading of custom settings
- Improve MIDI note and velocity handling
- Add MIDI transformers and generators


### Avid Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avid-control/id1017075761)

Control your audio and video software wirelessly from your iPad. This app offers deep, multi-touch control for recording, mixing, and navigating complex projects, enhancing efficiency and flexibility beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of audio/video software, Multi-touch mixing and recording, Access hundreds of software commands, Track and fader control, Visual feedback and metering, Customizable layouts and macros

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Cubase
- 👍 Definitely a pro level addition to ProTools
- 🚀 Fast and reliable control surface
- 👍 Easy and Powerful
- 👍 Unbelievably Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Version mismatch
- 🐛 Impossible to connect
- 🐛 App just stopped working
- 🐛 Buggy as Can be
- 🐛 Completely broken on iPad OS 18

**Reported bugs**

- Version mismatch
- Can't get pass registration screen
- Meters don't work
- Faders are sticking
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Pls Make Avid Control into some type of AUV3 Effect Plugin for mixing and mastering purposes
- 120hz support for iPad Pro please!!
- larger soft keys (or even better, adjustable)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LK free?

LK is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Avid Control free?

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

### Which has better reviews, LK or Avid Control?

LK is rated higher. LK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Avid Control averages 2.7 from 70 ratings.

### Do LK or Avid Control have ads?

Neither LK nor Avid Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LK or Avid Control?

LK ships an update fortnightly, and Avid Control every 3 months. Most recently, LK was updated on September 23, 2026 and Avid Control on September 22, 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.*