Go Button Pro vs Fender Universal Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 - twitter.com/gobuttonapp 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.
Fender Universal Control
Unlock advanced features for Fender and PreSonus audio hardware. Remotely control mixing, DSP, and monitor levels for interfaces and mixers. Optimize your sound from anywhere.
- Remote mixing control
- DSP feature access
- Monitor mix creation
- Preamp level adjustment
- Speaker switching control
- Scene and Project management
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Get the most from your Fender and PreSonus audio interface and mixing products. Fender Universal Control lets you unlock some of your supported product’s most powerful features. Whether you’re dialing in a monitor mix for your Fender Quantum HD or LT audio interface or remotely controlling your PreSonus StudioLive mixer from anywhere in the venue, Fender Universal Control puts flexible mixing and DSP features at your fingertips. Compatible hardware includes: ● Fender Quantum LT and HD-series interfaces ● PreSonus StudioLive Series III console and rack mixers ● Legacy PreSonus audio interfaces (Quantum ES, Revelator, Studio-series) As an all-in-one solution, Universal Control’s hardware control options vary by product. Discover what it can do for your supported Fender and PreSonus gear. Fender Quantum-series interfaces For Quantum-series interface owners, Universal Control lets you create monitor mixes and control loopback streams. For Quantum HD interfaces, you can also remotely control preamp levels and speaker switching. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your audio interface to a computer running Universal Control for macOS or Windows and connect your iOS device to the same network as your computer. StudioLive Series III mixers Universal Control provides touch-control of your complete mix, plus dynamics, EQ control, effects, monitor mixes, DCA groups, and even AVB networking and routing. You also get control of deeper features like Scenes, Projects, and granular permission control—including max output level limit. Take control of your StudioLive Series III mix from the audience’s perspective, where it matters most. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your iOS device to the same wireless network as your StudioLive mixer. Note: Universal Control for StudioLive is optimized for iPad use. A separate app, QMix-UC app, is optimized for iPhone screen sizes. Legacy PreSonus audio interfaces For legacy PreSonus audio interfaces (Quantum ES, Revelator, Studio-series), Universal Control Surface offers powerful zero-latency hardware-based monitor control—everything you need to create high-quality monitor mixes and more. To use the Universal Control app, you must connect your audio interface to a computer running Universal Control for macOS or Windows and connect your iOS device to the same network as your computer. System Requirements ● Compatible with iPad running iOS 15.4 or later ● Control of supported mixers requires that the mobile device be connected to the same wireless network as a StudioLive Series III mixer. ● Control of supported Fender and PreSonus audio interfaces requires that the mobile device be connected to the same wireless network as a computer running Universal Control for macOS and Windows, with the audio interface connected to the computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Go Button Pro at 100% against Fender Universal Control's 5%. Go Button Pro also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). Fender Universal Control's advantage is price (Free vs $99.99) and ratings volume (34 vs 10). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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
Fender Universal Control 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.
Go Button Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 34 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Go Button Pro's written reviews are positive against 5% of Fender Universal Control's.
Go Button Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, Fender Universal Control every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Button Pro | Fender Universal Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $99.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.7 (10 ratings) — better | 2.4 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 5.3% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 10 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Free — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 146 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Figure 53 | Fender Digital |
Customer experience
Go Button Pro
Fender Universal Control
In-app purchases
Go Button Pro
No in-app purchases
Fender Universal Control
No in-app purchases
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