# Play On Cue

> Music player for cueing and playing individual songs with automatic stopping. (iPhone/iPad app by Giebler Enterprises.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-on-cue/id323796203 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Giebler Enterprises](https://appshunter.io/developer/323796206)
- Category: Music, Entertainment
- Price: $1.99
- Rating: 2.50/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 73 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 4+
- Requires: iOS 8.0 · 10 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2009-07-30
- Data updated: 2026-08-19
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-on-cue/id323796203/reviews.md

## What is Play On Cue?

Play On Cue is a music player which cues and plays individual sounds and songs when the Play button is tapped.  When each song has finished, the next song is displayed and ready to play.  Play On Cue intentionally stops automatically after each song.

Play On Cue is intended for theater groups, talent shows, concerts, karaoke, musicians, DJ's, sound engineers - anyone who needs to start each song on a specific cue.  Users can add additional songs, playlists or empty the cue without interrupting playback of the current song. Song title and artist are displayed in large easy to read text along with album artwork (when available).

Use iTunes to create your playlists. Select the playlists in Play On Cue and tap "Load all songs" for each set or scene. Sounds or songs will be in the order saved in the playlist.  Songs can be added, removed or reordered while playing.

Play On Cue is a simple way to start sounds or songs ONE SONG AT A TIME when needed in a live performance. 

** Play On Cue intentionally stops automatically after each song. **

Support for AirTurn and other BlueTooth remotes can be enabled /disabled in system settings along with support for rotating the display upside down so that the audio cable is out of the way.

Support for AirTurn is DISABLED by default - you MUST ENABLE it in system settings if you want to use it.  Some remote devices should select a different mode to properly control the transport.

When the iPod music player is playing (intermission or before a show), Play On Cue continues to play and monitor the iPod's playlist.  When you are ready to start your show, tap the NEXT or PREVIOUS button to stop the iPod's playback and queue your song list.  

Although Play On Cue will stream songs in the cloud from iTunes Match, for best performance, and to prevent a glitch during a performance due to unforeseen network issues, we recommend only playing songs stored locally on your device.

## Key features

- Cue and play individual songs
- Automatic stop after each song
- Display next song ready for playback
- Add, remove, or reorder songs during playback
- Support for Bluetooth remotes
- Large, easy-to-read text and album art

## What do users think of Play On Cue?

Overall sentiment: negative

**Pros**

- 👍 Simple and easy to operate
- 👍 Ideal for playing tracks one at a time
- 👍 Song finishes even when app is closed
- 👍 Great for musicians and live performances
- 👍 Works well with external wireless keyboard
- 👍 Good for sound cues and effects
- 👍 Reliable for gigging
- 👍 Seamless integration with iTunes playlists
- 👍 Stops between songs as intended
- 👍 Good value for money

**Cons**

- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Does not work with newer iOS versions
- 🐛 Unresponsive and slow
- 🐛 Music not loading or saving
- 🐛 Interface is poor
- 🐛 Delay in playback
- 🐛 Does not stop clean, plays next song partially
- 🐛 Cannot view list of songs during playback
- 🐛 Useless for intended purpose
- 🐛 No developer contact option
- 🐛 Amateurishly made
- 🐛 Waste of money
- 🐛 Does not work with Apple Music only
- 🐛 Does not work with iPad 7, IOS 14
- 🐛 Plays one song on repeat
- 🐛 Cue does not work
- 🐛 Cannot load any music
- 🐛 Glitchy controls
- 🐛 Music deleted after restart
- 🐛 Not very responsive
- 🐛 Locked in portrait mode
- 🐛 View rotation issues
- 🐛 Buggy interface
- 🐛 Crashes when deleting last song
- 🐛 Delay in playback
- 🐛 Does not remember cue points
- 🐛 Update bugs make it unusable
- 🐛 Crashes when trying to see list view
- 🐛 Keypad obscures buttons
- 🐛 Track unavailable for no reason
- 🐛 Screen shows huge album cover
- 🐛 Playback stutters
- 🐛 Crashes on startup
- 🐛 Not compatible with iOS 7.0.3
- 🐛 Does not work with Airturn
- 🐛 No cue point entry
- 🐛 Does not work with lock and double tap
- 🐛 Does not go to next track when phone is locked
- 🐛 Needs update for newest iOS
- 🐛 Not working with latest iOS
- 🐛 Busted after latest iOS update
- 🐛 Does not do anything useful
- 🐛 Horrible, rip off
- 🐛 Clumsy interface
- 🐛 Cued song doesn't play automatically
- 🐛 Needs a lot of work
- 🐛 Only works with audio cable plugged in
- 🐛 Cannot reorder songs or delete individually
- 🐛 Doesn't let you skip along a track
- 🐛 Critical constructuve review, wasted money
- 🐛 Not ready for prime time

**Commonly reported bugs**

- Crashes frequently
- Does not work with newer iOS versions
- Unresponsive and slow
- Music not loading or saving
- Interface is poor
- Delay in playback
- Does not stop clean, plays next song partially
- Cannot view list of songs during playback
- No developer contact option
- Useless for intended purpose
- Plays one song on repeat
- Cue does not work
- Cannot load any music
- Glitchy controls
- Music deleted after restart
- Not very responsive
- Locked in portrait mode
- View rotation issues
- Buggy interface
- Crashes when deleting last song
- Delay in playback
- Does not remember cue points
- Update bugs make it unusable
- Crashes when trying to see list view
- Keypad obscures buttons
- Track unavailable for no reason
- Screen shows huge album cover
- Playback stutters
- Crashes on startup
- Not compatible with iOS 7.0.3
- Does not work with Airturn
- No cue point entry
- Does not work with lock screen controls
- Does not go to next track when phone is locked
- Needs update for newest iOS
- Not working with latest iOS
- Busted after latest iOS update
- Does not do anything useful
- Horrible, rip off
- Clumsy interface
- Cued song doesn't play automatically
- Needs a lot of work
- Only works with audio cable plugged in
- Cannot reorder songs or delete individually
- Doesn't let you skip along a track
- Critical constructuve review, wasted money
- Not ready for prime time

**Most requested features**

- Update app for newer iOS versions
- Fix bugs and glitches
- Improve responsiveness and speed
- Allow music to be loaded and saved properly
- Improve interface and usability
- Fix playback delay
- Ensure clean stops between songs
- Allow viewing of song list during playback
- Add developer contact option
- Support for Apple Music
- Enable landscape mode rotation
- Add ability to create multiple playlists
- Fix keypad obscuring buttons issue
- Address 'track unavailable' issue
- Display song list instead of album cover
- Improve playback stuttering
- Fix startup crashes
- Ensure compatibility with latest iOS
- Fix 'busted' issue after iOS updates
- Add cue point functionality
- Support for lock screen controls
- Add fade out button
- Larger print for track info
- Save playlists within the app
- Scroll through playlists easily
- Ability to delete songs in a playlist
- Single play mode
- Email link for suggestions
- Adjust sound levels and lock them
- Save setlists within the app
- Add fade in and fade outs
- Autostart cues
- Move songs up/down in cue list
- Option to add song immediately after current one
- Larger or customizable buttons
- Retain playlist in memory after quitting
- Track scrubbing
- Insert/type lyrics to each song
- Save playlists

## Recent user reviews (10 of 73)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-on-cue/id323796203/reviews.md

### 1/5 — Garbage

*2022-03-25, version 2.0.6*

Doesn’t do anything. Option to use with Apple Music only. No use for cut music

### 1/5 — Rubbish App; don’t waste your money

*2022-03-23, version 2.0.6*

This was a promising app to download, as it is rare to have a music player that plays 1 song at a time then stops, which is great when performing with backing tracks, so I bought it.

Unfortunately it does not work with an iPad 7, IOS 14

Waste of money.

Developers, please update your app.

Thank you kindly.

### 1/5 — Useless App

*2021-11-29*

Load two songs, it plays two songs.  Load one song, it plays one song, then plays it again, then plays it again, then … and so on forever.  The built-in iPad music does that and more - for free.

Useless app.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work. At all.

*2021-06-21, version 2.0.6*

Useless - do not buy this, it’s a scam. Doesn’t even do ANYTHING.

### 1/5 — Cue doesn’t work

*2021-03-06*

A total waste of money.

### 1/5 — Did Not Keep Up With Updates

*2021-01-22*

This used to be a great app! Exactly what I needed. I used Airturn. Could select playlists for drum songs I recorded to play background to my guitar. Displayed album art, which I used for tabs and lyrics. I loved it. But...
  Last update was for 12.0. I just updated my iPad to 14.3, and now this app is useless! Gets stuck on one song.

### 1/5 — Could not load ANY music

*2019-08-01*

Therefore this app is useless. And it wouldn’t let me contact the developer to see why. I just bought an AIRTURNand just wanted to be able to turn cricket sounds on and off. Oy. No such luck.

### 1/5 — Doesn’t work for me

*2019-07-24, version 2.0.6*

Click to add music and select songs and click Done but not saved, click music again and just back to add music. IPhone 5 with latest ios

### 4/5 — It’s ok!

*2019-06-30*

Simple and easy to operate. I noticed two glitches. If quickly push next song button, sometimes it start to play song by itself. Second glitch is when you try to move timeline cursor. Song starts from different time or stops after few seconds. Best part is that song will finish to play, even if you close and exit from app. You don’t need to worry about interrupted song.

### 1/5 — Needs Serious Fixing

*2018-04-15*

This app used to work flawlessly - better than the rest. Now with the upgraded version it does not work at all. Developers we need you to work out a fix fast!!

## Frequently asked questions about Play On Cue

### What does Play On Cue do?

Play On Cue is a music player designed to cue and play individual songs or sounds with a single tap. It automatically stops playback after each song finishes, displaying the next track in the queue and ready for immediate playback. This functionality is ideal for live performances where precise timing and control are crucial.

### How do I add songs to Play On Cue?

You can add songs to Play On Cue by creating playlists in iTunes. Once your playlists are set up, you can select them within the app and tap 'Load all songs' for each set or scene. The songs will appear in the order they were saved in your iTunes playlist. You can also add, remove, or reorder songs directly within the app, even while a song is playing.

### Is Play On Cue free to use?

Yes, Play On Cue is a free application. The provided information indicates that it does not have in-app purchases or advertisements, suggesting a completely free user experience.

### What devices is Play On Cue compatible with?

Play On Cue is designed for mobile devices and integrates with your device's music library, such as iTunes. It also offers support for Bluetooth remotes like AirTurn, which can be enabled in the system settings. For optimal performance, it is recommended to play songs stored locally on your device rather than streaming from the cloud.

### Who would benefit from using Play On Cue?

Play On Cue is particularly beneficial for individuals and groups involved in live entertainment. This includes musicians, DJs, sound engineers, theater groups, talent shows, and karaoke performers who require precise control over when each song or sound cue begins and ends during a performance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.0.6 — 2019-03-17

Updated for iOS 12

### 2.0 — 2018-04-16

Modified for iOS 11.3

### 1.9 — 2018-01-02

Updated for iOS 11

### 1.8 — 2016-12-05

Minor update for older devices

### 1.7 — 2016-12-02

Minor update for older devices.

## Apps similar to Play On Cue

| App | Rating | Price | Category |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Go Button](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-button/id454017315) | 4.6 (174) | Free | Music |
| [Jamzone - Sing & Play Along](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/jamzone-sing-and-play-along/id998972770) | 4.8 (9,021) | Free | Music |
| [Easy Performer](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282) | 4.6 (139) | Free | Music |
| [ShowOne - Pro Backing Tracks](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757) | 4.2 (104) | Free | Music |
| [Stop&Go Music Player](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stop-and-go-music-player/id921581604) | 4.2 (99) | Free | Music |
| [Cue Master](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698) | 4.8 (61) | $19.99 | Music |

## More apps by Giebler Enterprises

- [Party Jukebox](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/party-jukebox/id325615549)
- [Go Eagles!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-eagles/id338643640)
- [Go Giants!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-giants/id338645102)
- [Go Steelers!](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/go-steelers/id439565361)
- [NY State Fair](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ny-state-fair/id457802204)

All apps by Giebler Enterprises: https://appshunter.io/developer/323796206

## Related topics

[show floor by giddyup](https://appshunter.io/ios/topics/show-floor-by-giddyup)

---

*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-19.*