Best Daw Control Apps

249+ iOS apps curated and reviewed

4.1 avg rating
16 free apps
Updated November 2026

Finding the right daw control apps can be overwhelming with so many options. We've analyzed 249+ apps to bring you the best choices for 2026, from free options to premium solutions with advanced features.

Compare top Daw Control Apps (November 2026)

#AppPriceRatingAdsIn-App PurchasesUpdated
1Grip: Control Ableton LiveGrip: Control Ableton LiveFree5.0★ (2)NoNoAug 2026
2DAW ControllerDAW ControllerFree—NoYesSep 2026
3Avid ControlAvid ControlFree2.7★ (72)NoNoOct 2026
4AstarteAstarte$1.99—NoNoSep 2026
5MIDIQuest - DAW ControllerMIDIQuest - DAW ControllerFree5.0★ (1)YesYesNov 2026
6Alto Pro Mix ControlAlto Pro Mix ControlFree—NoNoJul 2026
7MIDI Designer Pro XMIDI Designer Pro XFree4.6★ (272)NoYesNov 2026
8Controlla XYZControlla XYZFree5.0★ (4)NoNoMay 2026

Top Picks for Daw Control

Grip: Control Ableton Live#1

Grip: Control Ableton Live by Adam Baker

Remote creative companion
Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
5.0(2 ratings)
Free
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Control Ableton Live remotely from your iOS device. Manage transport, recording, track settings, and clips wirelessly. Includes a built-in MIDI keyboard for on-the-go note input.

Avid Control#3

Avid Control by Avid®

Worth Considering
🎵 Music
2.7😞(72 ratings)
Free
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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.

What We Love

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

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Version mismatch
  • 🐛 Impossible to connect
  • 🐛 App just stopped working
  • 🐛 Buggy as Can be
  • 🐛 Completely broken on iPad OS 18
  • 🐛 Unreliable at best
  • 🐛 GUI is buggy
  • 🐛 Faders buggy
  • 🐛 Laggy

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FAQ about Daw Control

What are the best daw control apps for iPhone?
Grip: Control Ableton Live tops our daw control apps ranking as of November 2026, with a 5.0-star average from 2 App Store ratings, and it's free to download.
Yes — 16 of the top daw control apps we rank are free to download, including Grip: Control Ableton Live and DAW Controller.
Grip: Control Ableton Live has no ads and has no in-app purchases, according to its App Store listing as of November 2026.
We track 249+ daw control apps on the iOS App Store as of November 2026, ranked by rating, recency, and analysis of real user reviews.

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