Comparison

Audiobus Remote vs NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

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

Head to head
About

Audiobus Remote

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
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Audiobus Remote is a companion app for Audiobus which can either run on the same device or on a separate iPhone or iPad connected by Bluetooth. Audiobus Remote also supports Split View and Slide Over mode. Audiobus Remote transports your Audiobus-compatible music apps’ controls onto a second screen. Some of the things you can do with Audiobus Remote: - Switching between apps - Record or toggle individual loops in Loopy HD. - Move between patterns in Patterning - Change presets and adjust effect controls in Holderness Media’s effects apps including Johnny and Caramel or Moog's Animoog - Play a mini version of SoundPrism Link Edition Discover apps with Remote Triggers on our compatible apps directory at https://audiob.us/apps/capability/remote Running Audiobus Remote on a second device requires iPad 3, iPad Mini, iPhone 4s, iPod Touch 5th Generation and newer devices. Audiobus Remote. More space for play. What others are saying: "Once again the Audiobus team will change the way many of us make music on our iOS devices." - Tim Webb, discchord.com "Wow, it's amazing, brilliant job!" - Doug Woods, thesoundtestroom.com "AB Remote is a killer!" - Jakob Haq

About

NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

Design custom audio and MIDI effects racks with over 80 building blocks. Route audio in series or parallel and create unique interfaces for your sound processing needs.

Highlights
  • Design custom effects racks
  • Over 80 audio and MIDI building blocks
  • Full routing control (series/parallel)
  • Customizable interface builder
  • Seamless effect switching
  • 3 independent audio racks mode
  • Extensive automation options
Currently charting
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NuRack is an AUv3 based multi-channel audio and MIDI effects processor with a difference, it actually allows you to design your own custom effects using the 80+ building blocks provided. You have full control over routing which allows you to create complex audio paths in series or parallel. You can choose whether to use the stock interface or create your own custom interface using the built in Interface Builder which allows you to concentrate your audio components into a single customized effect. NuRack can run in one of two modes. The first providing 3 customizable effects racks which can be switched (manually or via MIDI), providing seemless switching (i.e. delay trails linger whilst another set of effects are faded in). The second mode allows you to route audio through 3 independent audio racks. A generaous number of over 80 audio and midi building blocks are provided covering 12 different categories of effects. Here are just some of those included in NuRack: Modulation Effects: Chorus, Flanger, Phaser, Tremolo, Vocal Doubler, TalkBox, UniVibe, Leslie & Vocoder. Time Based Effects: Stereo Delay, Tape Delay, Reverb and Reverse Delay. Spectral Effects: Parametric EQ, Graphic EQ, PitchShift, Auto-Pan, Bit-Crusher, Tube Overdrive, Distortion, Harmony, Harmonic Exciter and SlowMo. Dynamic Effects: VelocityControl, Compressor, Multi-Band Compressor, Noise Gate, Gate, and Limiter. Filter Effects: MultiFilter, LP/HP Filter, Frequency Splitter, MultiBand Splitter, Classic Filters, Formant Filter, Ring Modulation and Shelf Filter. MIDI Effects: MIDI Harmony, MIDI Velocity, MIDI Randomizer, MIDI Monitor, MIDI Mixer, MIDI Pads, MIDI Control, Strummer, MIDI Recorder, MIDI Modulation, MIDI Remap, CC Monitor, CC Generator, PitchBend, MIDI Time Clock, and ChordToMidi. Generator Modules: Noise, Audio Clip Launcher, SoundFont Player, Virtual Flute, Virtual Clarinet, Virtual Brass, FM Organ, FM Rhodes and Analog Sawtooth Synth. Automation: TouchPad, AutoMate, Pattern Automation, and Visual LFO. You also provide the ability to split and combine audio signal using splitters and mixer modules as well as a number of visual elements such as VU Meters, LED Meters, Scopes, Graphs etc. Some effects such as phaser and flanger are usually controlled by an LFO, but this can be detached and automated remotely. There are a number of modules that allow auomation based on direct touch (X/Y Pads), Visual LFO, Pattern Automation, MIDI input (CC data), or peak/rms level detection. These automation modules can remotely control knobs and sliders throughout your rack. Simply create a new rack and start adding modules to it. These modules are generally wired up automatically but these connections can be manually routed. Once you have your sound as you wish you can use it 'as is', or switch to Interface Builder mode where you can combine all your modules into a single interface. Elements can be dragged, dropped, resized and coloured as required. Add your own labels, image logos and custom backgrounds before saving your custom component. Use the X/Y Pad to control your modulation effects by detaching their LFO's. Use MIDI CC data to automate knobs. Use the velocity of an incoming signal to control the cutoff/resonance of a filter (wah) or volume level of a gain control (swell), as NuRack expands, so do the possibilities. Features: ○ Over 80 categorised modules. ○ 3 Input / Output busses supported. ○ Audio & MIDI effect. ○ Lots of audio & MIDI automation options. ○ Seemless transition between racks. ○ Manual audio path routing. ○ Open in presentation mode (auto hides controls). ○ Interface Builder to customize your rack. ○ AUv3 plugin runs in MIDI and none MIDI mode. ○ Add your own Text/Heading and Image/Logos and backgrounds to your design. ○ Compatibility options for DAW's not supporting multi-channels. ○ Dark/Light Modes Checkout the YouTube channel 'Paul the MusicMan' for demos and tutorials of NuRack.

Screenshots

Audiobus Remote3 screens
NuRack Auv3 FX Processor4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: NuRack Auv3 FX Processor at every 3 weeks against Audiobus Remote's every 2 months. NuRack Auv3 FX Processor also leads on chart position (#197 vs unranked). Audiobus Remote's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $7.99) and iOS requirement (8.2 vs 13). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

Audiobus Remote costs $4.99 and NuRack Auv3 FX Processor $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Audiobus Remote against 4.7 for NuRack Auv3 FX Processor. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 27 and 42 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 84% and 84% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, NuRack Auv3 FX Processor every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Audiobus Remote versus NuRack Auv3 FX Processor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudiobus RemoteNuRack Auv3 FX Processor
Price$4.99 — better$7.99
Rating4.6 (27 ratings)4.7 (42 ratings) — better
Positive reviews83.8% of reviews84.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2742 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#197 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.2 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size47 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAudiobus Pty Ltd4Pockets.com

Customer experience

Audiobus Remote

All ratings27 ratings
Positive92.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.4%
Written reviews68 reviews
Positive83.8%
Neutral2.9%
Negative13.2%

NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

All ratings42 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral2.4%
Negative4.8%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive84.4%
Neutral6.3%
Negative9.4%

Bugs and requests

Audiobus Remote

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Bluetooth connection not working
  • App does not work at all
  • Does not work with Audiobus 3
  • Cannot connect between devices
  • App keeps crashing
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  • Won't swipe over when on Audiobus screen
  • Location data requested without notice

Requested features

6 requests
  • 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
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  • Option to hide AB menu tab when remote is active

NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Audiobus Remote

No in-app purchases

None

NuRack Auv3 FX Processor

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Audiobus Remote free?
Audiobus Remote costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is NuRack Auv3 FX Processor free?
NuRack Auv3 FX Processor costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Audiobus Remote or NuRack Auv3 FX Processor?
NuRack Auv3 FX Processor is rated higher. Audiobus Remote averages 4.6 out of 5 from 27 ratings, while NuRack Auv3 FX Processor averages 4.7 from 42 ratings.
Do Audiobus Remote or NuRack Auv3 FX Processor have ads?
Neither Audiobus Remote nor NuRack Auv3 FX Processor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audiobus Remote or NuRack Auv3 FX Processor?
Audiobus Remote ships an update every 2 months, and NuRack Auv3 FX Processor every 3 weeks. Most recently, Audiobus Remote was updated on October 11, 2026 and NuRack Auv3 FX Processor on October 15, 2026.

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