# Audiobus Remote vs WiDI MIDI Studio

The clearest difference is price: WiDI MIDI Studio at Free against Audiobus Remote's $4.99. WiDI MIDI Studio also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Audiobus Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (27 vs 2). On update cadence, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

WiDI MIDI Studio is free to download; Audiobus Remote costs $4.99 up front. WiDI MIDI Studio sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audiobus Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

WiDI MIDI Studio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Audiobus Remote has 27 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Audiobus Remote | WiDI MIDI Studio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.6 (27 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobus-remote/id964755325/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **27** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 83.8% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 47 MB | 26 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.2** | 10.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Audiobus Pty Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/672585101) | [HYPERTIDE SAS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1403863340) |

## What reviewers say

### Audiobus Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/audiobus-remote/id964755325)

This app extends the functionality of a music production suite to a second screen, allowing for remote control of various music apps. It enables seamless switching between applications, loop management, pattern changes, and preset adjustments, all from a separate device or split-screen view.

**Highlights:** Second screen control, App switching, Loop recording, Pattern changes, Preset adjustments, Effect control

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Streamlined workflow
- 💡 Game-changer for musicians
- 👍 Easy to use
- ✨ Useful for live performance
- 🌟 Indispensable companion app

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bluetooth connection issues
- 👎 Lack of third-party support
- ⚠️ Requires Audiobus app
- ❌ Not working with Audiobus 3
- ❓ Limited utility for some users

**Reported bugs**

- Bluetooth connection not working
- App does not work at all
- Does not work with Audiobus 3
- Cannot connect between devices
- App keeps crashing

**Requested features**

- Ability to pick which apps to control
- Customizable controls
- Add MIDI features
- Control volume bars of each app
- Support for non-music apps like GoodReader


### WiDI MIDI Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/widi-midi-studio/id1437308268)

Create custom MIDI control surfaces and sequences for your music production. Map buttons, pads, knobs, and faders to send MIDI events and control instruments or DAWs. Features an integrated step sequencer for composing musical ideas.

**Highlights:** Customizable MIDI control surface, Integrated step sequencer, MIDI CC and Note generation, MIDI network session support, Automate CC values, Group sequences for synchronized playback

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| WiDI Fully Unlocked Version | $1.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Audiobus Remote free?

Audiobus Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is WiDI MIDI Studio free?

WiDI MIDI Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Audiobus Remote or WiDI MIDI Studio?

WiDI MIDI Studio is rated higher. Audiobus Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while WiDI MIDI Studio averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do Audiobus Remote or WiDI MIDI Studio have ads?

Neither Audiobus Remote nor WiDI MIDI Studio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Audiobus Remote or WiDI MIDI Studio?

Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, and WiDI MIDI Studio every 3 months. Most recently, Audiobus Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and WiDI MIDI Studio on October 12, 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.*