Comparison

Studio Pro Remote vs ChordGen

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

ChordGen

Generate chords for any stringed instrument with custom tunings. This universal chord dictionary is ideal for beginners, songwriters, and musicians seeking new sounds. Easily search for specific chords and explore variations.

Highlights
  • Generate any chord
  • Select any instrument
  • Choose any tuning
  • Generate chords with bass notes
  • Text search system
  • Universal chord dictionary
Features
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Chords for any instrument, in any tuning. ChordGen is a chord generator and dictionary for fretted string instruments. Explore chords, try different tunings, and discover new ways to play, practice, and compose. Choose an instrument and tuning to see chord voicings directly on the fretboard. You can also create custom instruments and tunings to go beyond traditional setups. Explore chords Generate chords and see exactly how to play them. Quickly search for the chord you need and browse different voicings, including slash chords such as C/B. Instruments and tunings Use a range of fretted string instruments, change their tunings, or build your own configurations. Experiment with new combinations and discover different sounds. Create and organize chord sheets Create your own chord sheets or start from a chord-sheet link on the web. Add and organize chords, keep your songs together, and check each voicing while you play or work on a composition. Choose the voicing you want for any chord, or let ChordGen find suitable positions for the remaining chords based on the selected instrument and tuning. Whether you are learning an instrument, exploring an alternate tuning, studying harmony, playing your songs, or composing, ChordGen gives you a simple and flexible way to work with chords.

Screenshots

ChordGen4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChordGen at 5.0 against Studio Pro Remote's 3.3. Studio Pro Remote's advantage is ratings volume (81 vs 1) and update cadence (every 5 months vs every 12 months). 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

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

ChordGen holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Studio Pro Remote has 81 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, ChordGen every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Studio Pro Remote versus ChordGen: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio Pro RemoteChordGen
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (81 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews39.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings81 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB24 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFender DigitalGustavo Sore

Customer experience

Studio Pro Remote

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

ChordGen

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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)
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  • 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

ChordGen

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Studio Pro Remote

No in-app purchases

None

ChordGen

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Pro Remote free?
Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is ChordGen free?
ChordGen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Pro Remote or ChordGen?
ChordGen is rated higher. Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while ChordGen averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Studio Pro Remote or ChordGen have ads?
Neither Studio Pro Remote nor ChordGen shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Pro Remote or ChordGen?
Studio Pro Remote ships an update every 5 months, and ChordGen every 12 months. Most recently, Studio Pro Remote was updated on October 8, 2026 and ChordGen on October 6, 2026.

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