Comparison

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.

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 - 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.

About

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.

Highlights
  • Remote mixing control
  • DSP feature access
  • Monitor mix creation
  • Preamp level adjustment
  • Speaker switching control
  • Scene and Project management
Features
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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.

Screenshots

Go Button Pro4 screens
Fender Universal Control2 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Go Button Pro versus Fender Universal Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo Button ProFender Universal Control
Price$99.99Free — better
Rating4.7 (10 ratings) — better2.4 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews — better5.3% of reviews
Number of ratings1034 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB146 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53Fender Digital

Customer experience

Go Button Pro

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

Fender Universal Control

All ratings34 ratings
Positive29.4%
Neutral8.8%
Negative61.8%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive5.3%
Neutral7.9%
Negative86.8%

In-app purchases

None

Go Button Pro

No in-app purchases

None

Fender Universal Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Button Pro free?
Go Button Pro costs $99.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fender Universal Control free?
Fender Universal Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go Button Pro or Fender Universal Control?
Go Button Pro is rated higher. Go Button Pro averages 4.7 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Fender Universal Control averages 2.4 from 34 ratings.
Do Go Button Pro or Fender Universal Control have ads?
Neither Go Button Pro nor Fender Universal Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Button Pro or Fender Universal Control?
Go Button Pro ships an update every 6 weeks, and Fender Universal Control every 3 months. Most recently, Go Button Pro was updated on October 17, 2026 and Fender Universal Control on October 14, 2026.

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