Comparison

ViSi Listen vs Venue Advance

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

Head to head
About

ViSi Listen

This app provides wireless remote control for monitor mix bus contribution levels on specific mixing consoles. Musicians can adjust their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device, allowing for freedom of performance without affecting front-of-house or other console settings.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control of mix bus contribution
  • Adjust monitor mixes directly from iOS device
  • Control individual monitor mixes
  • Access control settings for musicians
  • Create custom View Groups
Features
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Soundcraft ViSi Listen is an iOS application that allows remote control of mix bus contribution levels for Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Expression, and Si Compact mixing consoles wirelessly. Connect your iOS Device to a Wireless access router which is connected to the Harman HiQnet® Ethernet port of the console. With ViSi Listen, musicians and performers are free to perform whilst having control of their monitor mixes directly from their iOS devices. Coupled with access control settings on Si Impact, Si Performer, Si Expression, and Si Compact consoles, musicians can have the control they need without giving them access to FOH levels, channel & bus processing, and other parameters. What's new in V1.3.0? • Improved network connection stability and reliability • Fixed issue where ViSi Listen would not reconnect after network interruption • Prevent entry of invalid HiQnet address value ‘0’ • Fixed issue where displayed View Group was out of sync with highlighted tab Applications: • Control monitor mix bus contribution levels • Allow musicians & performers to adjust their own monitor mix • Allow multiple users on the same console to control their own mixes • Create custom View Groups for quicker navigation and tailored channel setup ViSi Listen Console Software Requirements: (Latest software available on the Soundcraft website) Si Impact: 1.1 build 6 or higher Si Performer: 1.8 build 6 or higher Si Expression: 1.8 build 6 or higher Si Compact: 3.3 build 6 or higher ViSi Listen iOS Compatibility: iOS 12 or higher. Note: This app is designed for iPads.

About

Venue Advance

Features
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Prepare the next show before the van reaches the loading dock. PlotCue Advance turns one master stage setup into a venue-specific show advance. It keeps the venue contact, day schedule, technical limits, patch sheet, packing counts, change decisions, and open questions in one local workspace. SEE WHAT IS READY TO SEND Add the venue contact, load-in, soundcheck, and show times. A six-part readiness checklist shows exactly what is confirmed and what still needs attention. The percentage reaches 100% only when the required venue facts, input patch, conflicts, and questions are resolved. BUILD A PATCH SHEET FROM REAL INPUTS Every patch row comes from an audio source you entered. Review channel, source, connector, capture method, and performer-perspective stage zone. PlotCue never creates a microphone, DI, or channel just because an instrument icon exists on the diagram. PACK FOR THIS SHOW PlotCue derives cable, DI box, mic stand, wedge monitor, and power-drop counts from the venue variant. Use the pack list as a practical check before departure. ADAPT ONE MASTER TO EACH VENUE Record stage size, available inputs, monitor mixes, power drops, supplied backline, access notes, and venue questions. Resolve capacity conflicts while preserving the original tour master. Compare the variant with the master to keep removals, substitutions, and channel changes visible. SEND A COMPLETE ADVANCE PACKET Preview a PDF with the schedule and contact, readiness, patch sheet, packing list, adapted stage diagram, input list, revision decisions, and unanswered questions. Confirmed questions leave the open-question page without deleting the underlying venue facts. BUILD THE STAGE PLOT Place performers, instruments, microphones, DIs, monitors, power, risers, and custom items. Add explicit sources and keep technical details tied to the visual stage. Start with Quick Setup or an empty stage. TRY THE CORE WORKFLOW Create a stage plot, preview the rider, and export the first standard PDF free. PlotCue Pro weekly and yearly subscriptions unlock unlimited saved plots, clean PDF exports, and JSON backup tools. Live localized prices and renewal terms appear before purchase. Restore Purchases is available in Settings and on the paywall. LOCAL AND ACCOUNT-FREE Show advances stay on your device unless you choose to export or share them. No band account or cloud workspace is required. Terms of Use: https://smartaitomation.com/termsplotcueapp.html

Screenshots

ViSi Listen1 screens
Venue Advance4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ViSi Listen at none against Venue Advance's 2. ViSi Listen also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.2). On price, ads and device support 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. Venue Advance sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per 7 days. ViSi Listen asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
ViSi Listen versus Venue Advance: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterViSi ListenVenue Advance
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.8 (118 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews9.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings118 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 12 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.Smart Automation SRL

Bugs and requests

ViSi Listen

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Doesn't work on iPhone 13, 14, 15
  • Doesn't work on iOS 16, 17, 18
  • Frequent crashes and connectivity issues

Requested features

3 requests
  • Add support for newer iOS versions
  • Improve user interface for better usability
  • Expand functionality beyond just volume control

Venue Advance

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

ViSi Listen

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Venue Advance

Subscriptions2
  • PlotCue Pro · Weekly$8.997 Days
  • PlotCue Pro · Yearly$89.991 Year

Questions

Is ViSi Listen free?
ViSi Listen is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Venue Advance free?
Venue Advance is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ViSi Listen or Venue Advance have ads?
Neither ViSi Listen nor Venue Advance shows ads.

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