Comparison

Studio Pro Remote vs TotalMix Remote for iPad

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

TotalMix Remote for iPad

Control your RME audio interface's mixer and effects remotely from your iPad. This app connects wirelessly via TCP/IP to TotalMix FX software running on your Windows or Mac computer, offering similar functionality to the desktop version.

Highlights
  • Remote mixer control
  • Effects software control
  • Wireless TCP/IP connection
  • iPad compatibility
  • Low resource usage
  • Similar to desktop version
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TotalMix Remote is a remote client for RME’s Windows/Mac software TotalMix FX 1.50 and up. It gives remote control over the audio interface’s mixer and effects software TotalMix FX that runs on the host computer. TotalMix Remote uses TCP/IP and therefore works on the iPad wirelessly in any network. *** This app works only with RME audio interfaces that are supported by TotalMix FX! *** TotalMix Remote runs on iPad2 or newer, and all iOS versions from 12.0 up, using only few resources. It does not process audio, but acts as remote control for a Windows/Mac computer which has an RME audio interface attached, and TotalMix FX v1.50 or up installed. The app is nearly identical to the desktop version of TotalMix FX, in features, operation, design and functionality. Some limitations apply. Please refer to the included help for details. The latest version of TotalMix FX is part of the audio interface's driver installation, available for download at http://www.rme-audio.de, section Download.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TotalMix Remote for iPad at 4.3 against Studio Pro Remote's 3.3. TotalMix Remote for iPad also leads on review sentiment (53% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15). Studio Pro Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 16). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

TotalMix Remote for iPad holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Pro Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of Studio Pro Remote's written reviews are positive against 53% of TotalMix Remote for iPad's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, TotalMix Remote for iPad every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and June 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Studio Pro Remote versus TotalMix Remote for iPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Pro RemoteTotalMix Remote for iPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (81 ratings)4.3 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews53.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings81 — better16
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS1512.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB14 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFender DigitalRME GmbH

Customer experience

Studio Pro Remote

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

TotalMix Remote for iPad

All ratings16 ratings
Positive81.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative18.8%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive53.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative46.7%

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

TotalMix Remote for iPad

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

TotalMix Remote for iPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Pro Remote free?
Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TotalMix Remote for iPad free?
TotalMix Remote for iPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Pro Remote or TotalMix Remote for iPad?
TotalMix Remote for iPad is rated higher. Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while TotalMix Remote for iPad averages 4.3 from 16 ratings.
Do Studio Pro Remote or TotalMix Remote for iPad have ads?
Neither Studio Pro Remote nor TotalMix Remote for iPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Pro Remote or TotalMix Remote for iPad?
Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, and TotalMix Remote for iPad every 3 months. Most recently, Studio Pro Remote was updated on September 13, 2026 and TotalMix Remote for iPad on June 1, 2026.

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