# LK vs Discrete 4 Remote

The clearest difference is review sentiment: LK at 64% against Discrete 4 Remote's 0%. LK also leads on rating (4.3 vs 1.8) and ratings volume (706 vs 5). Discrete 4 Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (9.2 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. Discrete 4 Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

LK holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: LK has 706 ratings behind it against 5, 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 0% of Discrete 4 Remote's.

LK ships an update fortnightly, Discrete 4 Remote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and June 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LK | Discrete 4 Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.3 (706 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/lk-ableton-and-midi-controller/id944972221/reviews)** | [1.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discrete-4-remote/id1330587418/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **706** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **64.2% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 125 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **9.2** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Imaginando Lda](https://appshunter.io/developer/895445015) | [Antelope Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/820994731) |

## 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


### Discrete 4 Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/discrete-4-remote/id1330587418)

Control your Antelope Audio Discrete 4 audio interface remotely from your iOS device. Manage preamp gain, volume, clock settings, and more for professional audio production.

**Highlights:** Preamps Gain Control and Type, Volume Control, Stereo Link Selection, Clock Source and Sample Rate Selection, Headphone Volume Control

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LK free?

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

### Is Discrete 4 Remote free?

Discrete 4 Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LK or Discrete 4 Remote?

LK is rated higher. LK averages 4.3 out of 5 from 706 ratings, while Discrete 4 Remote averages 1.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do LK or Discrete 4 Remote have ads?

Neither LK nor Discrete 4 Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LK or Discrete 4 Remote?

LK ships an update fortnightly, and Discrete 4 Remote every 2 months. Most recently, LK was updated on September 26, 2026 and Discrete 4 Remote on June 2, 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.*