Comparison

Visual Cue Audio Timeline vs Easy Performer

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

Head to head
About

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

This advanced audio player offers visual waveform seeking, unlimited cue points, and efficient file management. It's ideal for organizing music libraries, creating playlists, and managing production elements for professionals and enthusiasts alike.

Highlights
  • Waveform view for visual seeking
  • Unlimited cue points per file
  • Drag & drop file import
  • Playlist and collection management
  • Offline playback
  • Supports multiple audio formats
Features
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Visual Cue Pro is an advanced, easy-to-use audio player for iOS and iPadOS. Main Features: • Waveform view for visual seeking and setting up cue points • Zoom functionality for more precise seeking on longer waveforms • Caches waveforms for fast display • Supports unlimited cue points per file • Quickly switch between cue points across multiple audio files • Does not alter your precious source files in any way • Drag & drop files directly from Files and other apps • Designed for speed and efficiency • GPU-based waveform renderer • Supports Dark Mode Collections: • Import files from Files using drag & drop • Manage your music library • Create cue points within each item Playlists: • Import files from Collections using drag & drop (cue points included) • Import files from Files using drag & drop (without cue points) • Create cue points within each item (shared across playlists if the item is from a Collection) • Reorder items using drag & drop in your desired order For Music Producers: • Manage your library of reference tracks to compare with your own • Quickly jump between cue points in your reference tracks • Manage and listen to your own tracks • Organize production elements and recorded source material For DJs: • Manage your library of tracks • Set up cue points in your tracks • Compile DJ sets by quickly jumping between cue points in different tracks • Manage and listen to your own mixes • Bookmark tracks in other DJs’ sets and discover new music faster Visual Cue Pro is an offline music player, music library manager, and music organizer with lossless playback, widely used in sound studios, by music directors, A&R, and for audio transcribing. It's also perfect for venues, theaters, churches, DJs, and more! It features full-screen support, native Apple Silicon support, Dark Mode, and cloud drive compatibility. The best reliable alternative to iTunes, plays audio files and formats supported by macOS, including WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, M4A, and more. Free to download and try. Purchase modules via in-app purchase (subscriptions or lifetime permanent license). If you have a Mac, check out the macOS version too, which offers even more functionality! Privacy Policy: http://visualcueplayer.com/privacy.html Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Easy Performer

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

Highlights
  • Audio and video playback
  • Real-time lyric display
  • Customizable setlists
  • Cloud media import
  • Smooth fade-out
  • MIDI plugin support
Features
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!

Screenshots

Visual Cue Audio Timeline4 screens
Easy Performer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Easy Performer at 4.6 against Visual Cue Audio Timeline's 3.6. Easy Performer also leads on ratings volume (139 vs 5) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Visual Cue Audio Timeline's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 6 days vs fortnightly). On price, review sentiment, 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. Visual Cue Audio Timeline sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy Performer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 139 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 67% and 67% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Visual Cue Audio Timeline ships an update every 6 days, Easy Performer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on August 1, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Visual Cue Audio Timeline versus Easy Performer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVisual Cue Audio TimelineEasy Performer
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings5139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 days — betterFortnightly
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS18.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size53 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIndie Foundry LLCRV Applications B.V.

Customer experience

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral11.1%
Negative22.2%

Easy Performer

All ratings139 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.8%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Easy Performer

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • MIDI device not remembered
  • MIDI device recognition is difficult
  • MP3 videos displayed upside down
  • Video playback starts without audio
  • Playhead does not move in video playback
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  • Some files won't play through completely
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Unreliable file system access
  • Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
  • Not recognizing files in Apple Music
  • Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
  • Sync Library issues with Apple Music
  • Tracks not visible in EP search
  • Claims it can't download from iCloud
  • Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
  • Issues with adding additional tracks
  • Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
  • Loading songs onto pads is clunky
  • Making individual setlists is awkward
  • Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
  • Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
  • Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
  • App requires Wi-Fi for verification
  • File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
  • Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
  • Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
  • Some files wouldn't play all the way through
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Issues with Apple Music import
  • Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)

Requested features

34 requests
  • Allow MIDI device to be remembered
  • Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
  • Add independent audio outputs
  • Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
  • Support for PDF import alongside music
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  • Support for vertical iPad use
  • Add EQ options for tweaking audio
  • Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
  • Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
  • Clarify Sound Cue file import process
  • Add rewind button on pads screen
  • Improve song loading onto pads
  • Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
  • Add Bluetooth foot control support
  • Allow individual setlist saving and recall
  • Add fade in and fade out options
  • Add split view functionality
  • Enable mixing of triggered sounds
  • Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
  • Allow individual track stop/play next option
  • Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
  • Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
  • Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
  • Add zoom on music loaded on pads
  • Implement a marker system for pads
  • Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
  • Enable individual sample editing within a pad
  • Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
  • Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
  • Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
  • Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
  • Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
  • Add 'time' display
  • Add 'color button' for pads

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Visual Cue Audio Timeline

Subscriptions8
  • Podcasts7 Days trial$0.991 Month
  • Audio Player – Business7 Days trial$5.991 Month
  • Podcasts7 Days trial$9.991 Year
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  • Playlists$14.991 Year
  • Audio Player – Pro7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Audio Player – Business7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 1 DMX universe: 512 channels7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • 2 DMX universes: 1024 channels7 Days trial$119.991 Year
One-time5
  • Podcasts (lifetime)$19.99
  • Collections (lifetime)$29.99
  • Playlists (lifetime)$29.99
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  • Audio Player – Pro$79.99
  • Audio Player – Business$179.00
2 purchases

Easy Performer

One-time2
  • MIDI Plugin$17.99
  • EasyPerformer Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Visual Cue Audio Timeline free?
Visual Cue Audio Timeline is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Easy Performer free?
Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Visual Cue Audio Timeline or Easy Performer?
Easy Performer is rated higher. Visual Cue Audio Timeline averages 3.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Easy Performer averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.
Do Visual Cue Audio Timeline or Easy Performer have ads?
Easy Performer shows ads; Visual Cue Audio Timeline does not.
Which is updated more often, Visual Cue Audio Timeline or Easy Performer?
Visual Cue Audio Timeline ships an update every 6 days, and Easy Performer fortnightly. Most recently, Visual Cue Audio Timeline was updated on August 1, 2026 and Easy Performer on September 26, 2026.

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