Comparison

Studio Pro Remote vs Avid Control

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

Head to head
About

Studio Pro Remote

This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.

Highlights
  • Remote control of transport and mix console
  • Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros
  • Control plug-in parameters
  • Fast session navigation
  • Control multiple Cue Mixes
  • Access record modes and metronome settings
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Fender Studio Pro Remote is a free remote control app designed specifically for use with the Digital Audio Workstation Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One on Mac and Windows computers. It’s the perfect companion, both as a “second screen” app in a workstation setup or as a flexible mobile remote for recording, mixing and editing when away from the computer. Key Features: • Remote control of Studio Pro 8 transport and mix console • Commands page for access to all Studio Pro factory and user commands and macros • Control up to 28 plug-in parameters using Control Link • Fender UCNET networking technology for ultra-fast connectivity • Macro Control view for quick access to FX parameters • Fast session navigation using scalable timeline, marker list and Arranger sections • Control any Studio Pro system on the same network; control a single Studio Pro with multiple remote apps simultaneously • Start Page with demo mode and integrated Quick Help • Access multiple Cue Mixes with independent faders • Access record modes, Pre-count and Metronome settings • Show Page control from Performance View REQUIREMENTS: Fender Studio Pro Remote works with Fender Studio Pro 8 as well as PreSonus Studio One 3 Professional version 3.0.1 or newer and Studio One 5 Artist or newer.

About

Avid Control

Control your audio and video software wirelessly from your iPad. This app offers deep, multi-touch control for recording, mixing, and navigating complex projects, enhancing efficiency and flexibility beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of audio/video software
  • Multi-touch mixing and recording
  • Access hundreds of software commands
  • Track and fader control
  • Visual feedback and metering
  • Customizable layouts and macros
Features
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For full instructions please see: http://avid.force.com/pkb/articles/faq/Avid-Control-Support SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS • Qualified Mac or Windows-based computer running any supported EUCON-enabled application and EuControl 2026.4 (NOTE: The free EUCON 2026.4 software must be downloaded from Avid and installed before using Avid Control) • One of the following connections: - Accessible wireless network (5 Ghz Wi-Fi network recommended), or - Lightning-to-USB 3 Camera Adapter + USB 2-to-Ethernet Adapter to connect an Ethernet cable directly to iPad (be sure to disable Wi-Fi on your iPad when using this connection type) ABOUT AVID CONTROL Take wireless control of your favorite audio and video software—right from your iPad. With Avid Control, you can record and mix audio in Pro Tools, Media Composer, Logic, Cubase, Nuendo, Digital Performer, Premiere and other media software, faster and more easily than working with a mouse and keyboard alone. The app combines the tight hardware/software integration and high-speed communication power of EUCON technology with the multi-touch advancements of iOS, so you get deep control, with great mixing flexibility. And when used with an Avid control surface (including the new Avid S1), you gain new touch workflows and custom control. Best of all… it’s free! Track and mix with just a touch • Speed up your efficiency using a host of controls • Record, mute, and solo tracks with a tap • Ride multiple faders to bring more life to your mix • Get insight into your mix with extensive visual feedback Get unrivaled audio and video control • Access and control hundreds of software commands • Punch in audio and toggle automation modes • Trigger complex macros that will save you tons of time • Switch control to different applications using a single app Mix faster with intelligent design • Gain multitouch control to speed up your efficiency • Interact with and control your mix in whole new ways • Perform keystroke shortcuts and more with a single tap • Bring tactile control with you, anywhere you go Navigate huge mixes easily • Get fast access to any channel with Tracks view • Quickly scroll through large mixes • Select, record-enable, solo, and mute multiple tracks • Keep an eye on levels with S6-style metering Free yourself from the cables that bind • Work in ways not possible with a wired mouse or control surface • Record yourself in a different room from your DAW • Control up to two networked workstations across a facility • Trigger playback or recording from anywhere Extend your control surface's workflows • Get enhanced touch control and customizable layouts • Navigate mixes faster with Tracks view • View a counter display and additional visual feedback • Recall layouts and trigger macros Work with your favorite audio and video software* • Avid Pro Tools • Avid Media Composer • Apple Logic Pro X • Steinberg Cubase • Steinberg Nuendo • Merging Pyramix • Mackie Control * Please see Avid’s Control app support page for a full compatibility list.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Studio Pro Remote at 3.3 against Avid Control's 2.7. Avid Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Studio Pro Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 70 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Studio Pro Remote's written reviews are positive against 34% of Avid Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, Avid Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Studio Pro Remote versus Avid Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Pro RemoteAvid Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (81 ratings) — better2.7 (70 ratings)
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews — better34.3% of reviews
Number of ratings81 — better70
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB47 MB
Age rating4++4
DeveloperFender DigitalAvid®

Customer experience

Studio Pro Remote

All ratings81 ratings
Positive54.3%
Neutral8.6%
Negative37.0%
Written reviews133 reviews
Positive39.8%
Neutral16.5%
Negative43.6%

Avid Control

All ratings70 ratings
Positive40.0%
Neutral2.9%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive34.3%
Neutral6.0%
Negative59.7%

User reviews

Studio Pro Remote

From 81 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Useful for remote recording
  • 👍 Great for controlling Studio One
  • 👍 Improves workflow
  • 👍 Customizable buttons
  • 👍 Free to use

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent connection issues
  • 🐛 Incompatible with newer Studio One versions
  • 🐛 Not working after updates
  • 🐛 App freezes or crashes
  • 🐛 Limited functionality

Avid Control

From 70 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Works well with Cubase
  • 👍 Definitely a pro level addition to ProTools
  • 🚀 Fast and reliable control surface
  • 👍 Easy and Powerful
  • 👍 Unbelievably Useful

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Version mismatch
  • 🐛 Impossible to connect
  • 🐛 App just stopped working
  • 🐛 Buggy as Can be
  • 🐛 Completely broken on iPad OS 18

Bugs and requests

Studio Pro Remote

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App does not connect
  • App not compatible with Studio One versions
  • App freezes
  • App crashes
  • Macros do not save
Show 9 more
  • Page management issues
  • Cannot delete buttons
  • Patch names not visible
  • Insert effects not showing
  • Connection drops frequently
  • Demo mode has no sound
  • PC side activation issues
  • Lyrics not displayed in Show-Mode
  • App freezes when trying to move shortcut tiles

Requested features

15 requests
  • Add iPhone version
  • Add Bluetooth connectivity
  • Add USB connection option
  • Improve UI/UX
  • Control all plugins (not just native)
Show 10 more
  • Add lyrics display in Show-Mode
  • Add keyboard functionality
  • Add piano roll keys
  • Add tap tempo function
  • Add remote editing capabilities
  • Add Apple Watch version
  • Add color-coded transport buttons
  • Add arrangement overview
  • Add analyzer
  • Add plugin interfaces control

Avid Control

Reported bugs

5 issues
  • Version mismatch
  • Can't get pass registration screen
  • Meters don't work
  • Faders are sticking
  • Connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Pls Make Avid Control into some type of AUV3 Effect Plugin for mixing and mastering purposes
  • 120hz support for iPad Pro please!!
  • larger soft keys (or even better, adjustable)

In-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

Avid Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Pro Remote free?
Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Avid Control free?
Avid Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Pro Remote or Avid Control?
Studio Pro Remote is rated higher. Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Avid Control averages 2.7 from 70 ratings.
Do Studio Pro Remote or Avid Control have ads?
Neither Studio Pro Remote nor Avid Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Pro Remote or Avid Control?
Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, and Avid Control every 3 months. Most recently, Studio Pro Remote was updated on September 13, 2026 and Avid Control on September 22, 2026.

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