Comparison

AirTurn Manager vs AIRSTEP Cortex

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

Head to head
About

AirTurn Manager

Manage and configure your AirTurn device. Test pedal functionality, access manuals and FAQs, and update device software. Supports various AirTurn models for personalized settings.

Highlights
  • Test pedal functionality
  • Access device manuals
  • Read FAQs
  • Configure keyboard/mouse actions
  • Adjust repeat rate
  • Update device software
Features
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AirTurn Manager allows you to test your AirTurn's functionality, read manuals and FAQs for your AirTurn, change its configuration and update its software. Supports all AirTurn models with configuration for PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 and BT200S. TEST YOUR AIRTURN: When you press a pedal/button on your AirTurn it will be highlighted on the image. You can also use your AirTurn to scroll when reading the manual or FAQ. READ MANUALS FOR YOUR AIRTURN: Read the manual specific to your AirTurn model. For some models an FAQ is also provided. Connect a AirTurn PED, PEDpro, DIGIT III, BT200 or BT200S to: CONFIGURE YOUR AIRTURN: Configure the keyboard/mouse actions when a pedal/button is pressed for all modes, the repeat rate when you hold down a pedal, and how long before the AirTurn powers off when idle. UPDATE YOUR AIRTURN: If a software update is available for your AirTurn you will be notified and provided with details of the update. If you choose to go ahead and update the software it will automatically be downloaded from the Internet and transferred to the device.

About

AIRSTEP Cortex

Features
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AIRSTEP Cortex dedicated control app. Works exclusively with the AIRSTEP Cortex foot controller. Control your expression pedals in the most intuitive way. With this app, you can easily assign two expression pedals to the parameters you want to control, including GAIN, LEVEL and specific FX parameters. Whether you want smooth volume swells, dynamic gain control, or expressive modulation, everything is just a tap away. Wireless editing makes it simple and convenient to adjust your settings on the fly, at home, in the studio or on stage. Easy to connect, easy to use, and made to unlock the full potential of your AIRSTEP Cortex.

Screenshots

AirTurn Manager4 screens
AIRSTEP Cortex4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: AIRSTEP Cortex at 13.0 against AirTurn Manager's 15.6. 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
AirTurn Manager versus AIRSTEP Cortex: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAirTurn ManagerAIRSTEP Cortex
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (1.4K ratings) — better—
Positive reviews16.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1.4K — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size21 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAirTurnXSONIC Inc.

Bugs and requests

AirTurn Manager

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No update
  • Air Turn Ped crashing IOS 26
  • Dozen't work with ios16
  • Will not connect to Bluetooth with iOS 16

Requested features

1 request
  • Disable blinding blue LED

AIRSTEP Cortex

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

AirTurn Manager

No in-app purchases

None

AIRSTEP Cortex

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is AirTurn Manager free?
AirTurn Manager is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is AIRSTEP Cortex free?
AIRSTEP Cortex is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do AirTurn Manager or AIRSTEP Cortex have ads?
Neither AirTurn Manager nor AIRSTEP Cortex shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AirTurn Manager or AIRSTEP Cortex?
AirTurn Manager ships an update every 2 months, and AIRSTEP Cortex every 2 months. Most recently, AirTurn Manager was updated on November 6, 2026 and AIRSTEP Cortex on October 30, 2026.

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