Firehawk Remote vs FracPad Lite
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Firehawk Remote
This app provides remote control for Line 6 Firehawk guitar effects processors and amplifiers. Craft intricate signal chains, adjust numerous tone parameters, and access a vast online library of presets. Save and recall unlimited custom tones for any performance.
- Remote control for Firehawk devices
- Craft signal chains and fine-tune parameters
- Access vast online tone library
- Create, save, and recall unlimited presets
- Control amp and effects models
- Share tonal creations
Read full descriptionHide full description
Firehawk Remote is the control app for the Line 6 Firehawk devices. Firehawk FX is a multi-effect pedal and Firehawk 1500 is an all-in-one stage amp, making it easier than ever to create the perfect guitar tone. From your phone or tablet, you can craft elaborate signal chains, fine-tune hundreds of tone parameters, and connect with a massive online community of guitarists. The Line 6 cloud contains a vast library of tones covering countless genres and thousands of popular songs. You can create, save and recall an unlimited number of presets, so you’ll always have access to the tones you need. Please note: This app *requires* a firmware update for your Firehawk device to function with the app. To update your Firehawk device please use the Line 6 Updater software for Mac/PC via USB available at www.line6.com/software. Or, perform the update via Bluetooth using the Firehawk Remote app via the Settings->Device Flash menu. Download it today to view the introductory tutorial and explore the possibilities. KEY FEATURES • Take command of the 29 HD Amp Models, 25 HD Effects Models, 78 POD Farm Amp Models, and 95 POD Farm Effects Models in your Firehawk FX. • Control and configure 8 simultaneous effects • Remotely control output and playback levels of your Firehawk FX • Assign effects to colored LED foot switches of your Firehawk FX • Assign the FX knob and expression pedal to individual effect parameters • Set and save Line 6 Variax® Parameters to recall the guitar, pickup, and tunings when used with a Line 6 Variax® Standard, or James Tyler Variax® • Share your tonal creations via Twitter and Facebook • Made for iPhone 6®, iPhone® 5s, iPhone 5c, iPhone 5, iPhone 4S, iPad® (4th generation), iPad mini, iPad (3rd generation), iPad 2 and iPod touch® (5th generation)
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.
- Control AxeFx, AX8, FX8, FM3/FM9
- Modify preset layout
- Name blocks and settings
- Load or save presets
- Compatible with multiple devices
Read full descriptionHide full description
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
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: FracPad Lite at 5.0 against Firehawk Remote's 3.0. Firehawk Remote's advantage is ratings volume (46 vs 1) and review sentiment (28% vs 14%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FracPad Lite holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Firehawk Remote has 46 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 28% of Firehawk Remote's written reviews are positive against 14% of FracPad Lite's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Firehawk Remote ships an update every 2 months, FracPad Lite every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Firehawk Remote | FracPad Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (46 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 27.8% of reviews — better | 14.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 46 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 5 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 10.0 — better | 11.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 94 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Line 6 | Granvaud Alexandre |
Customer experience
Firehawk Remote
FracPad Lite
In-app purchases
Firehawk Remote
No in-app purchases
FracPad Lite
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is Firehawk Remote free?
Is FracPad Lite free?
Which has better reviews, Firehawk Remote or FracPad Lite?
Do Firehawk Remote or FracPad Lite have ads?
Which is updated more often, Firehawk Remote or FracPad Lite?
Other comparisons
