Comparison

Go Button Pro vs Audio Ape

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

Head to head
About

Go Button Pro

This app provides simple and reliable audio playback for live events. It allows users to play music and sound effects simultaneously, in sequence, or on demand. Offers advanced playback controls and remote operation for seamless show management.

Highlights
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Sequence sounds with a GO button
  • Ad-libbed sound triggers
  • Advanced playback controls (fade, loop, duck)
  • Independent cue adjustments
  • Import and share audio files
  • Remote control via Bluetooth/MIDI/OSC
Read full description

Easy sound playback for your live show! From the makers of QLab™. SIMPLE AND CONSISTENT - Incredibly easy to run your show - just press GO. - Play your music and sound effects at the same time. - Take your show anywhere! Runs on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. - Free to build 1 show. Unlock unlimited shows with a one-time In-App Purchase. USE IT FOR - Theater - Dance Recitals - Weddings - Church Services - Puppetry - Magic Shows SUPPORT - Friendly help when you need it! - Contact Support from the in-app sidebar, or email support@figure53.com. - Complete documentation online at gobutton.app/docs. NEWS AND UPDATES - groups.google.com/g/gobutton FEATURES • Play multiple sounds at the same time. • Play a list of sounds in sequence by tapping the "GO" button. • Play ad-libbed sounds with always-ready "Hit" buttons. • Auto-stop, fade in, fade out, loop, duck, and more. • Adjust volume, pan, speed, and pitch independently for every cue. • Import your audio files and share shows via AirDrop or the iOS Files app. • Remote control with Bluetooth and MIDI. • OSC control API for remote triggering from QLab or other OSC sources. • Passcode lock your shows to prevent unauthorized edits. • Ultra-efficient & low latency playback built on core iOS technologies. • Supports DRM-free WAV, AIFF, M4A, AAC, MP3, MOV, 3GP, CAF, and FLAC. • Requires iOS 15 or later. Produced by Figure 53.

About

Audio Ape

This music app allows you to create and edit playlists directly on your iOS device using your existing music library. Manage your music on the go, but note that adding new music or renaming tracks requires a computer with iTunes.

Highlights
  • Create and edit playlists on device
  • Uses local music files
  • Integrates with the 'Music' app
  • Simple and easy to use interface
  • Playlist management for iOS devices
Features
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This Audio Ape app is a dead-simple, easy to use, show music app. This app only uses the music files and playlists stored on this device’s app titled “Music”. You can directly create and edit playlists right on your iOS device using the “Music” app. In order to add additional music, or rename tracks, you must use a computer with iTunes installed and sync those changes to this device.

Screenshots

Go Button Pro4 screens
Audio Ape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Audio Ape at Free against Go Button Pro's $99.99. Audio Ape also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Go Button Pro's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Audio Ape is free to download; Go Button Pro costs $99.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.7 for Go Button Pro against 4.7 for Audio Ape. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 9 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of Go Button Pro's written reviews are positive against 75% of Audio Ape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Go Button Pro versus Audio Ape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo Button ProAudio Ape
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53Charles Peachock

Customer experience

Go Button Pro

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Audio Ape

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Go Button Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Audio Ape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Button Pro free?
Go Button Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Audio Ape free?
Audio Ape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go Button Pro or Audio Ape?
Go Button Pro is rated higher. Go Button Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Audio Ape averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Go Button Pro or Audio Ape have ads?
Neither Go Button Pro nor Audio Ape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Button Pro or Audio Ape?
Go Button Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Audio Ape every 6 weeks. Most recently, Go Button Pro was updated on November 6, 2026 and Audio Ape on November 2, 2026.

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