Comparison

MSC Show Control vs MyPass

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

Head to head
About

MSC Show Control

This utility app transforms your iPhone or iPad into a remote control for show control software and lighting consoles that support MIDI Show Control. It allows for easy cue triggering and management with large, accessible buttons, ideal for live show environments.

Highlights
  • Remote control for lighting consoles
  • Supports MIDI Show Control (MSC)
  • Large buttons for live use
  • Network MIDI (RTP-MIDI) connectivity
  • Configurable MSC device ID
  • Live message readout
Features
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MSC Show Control turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote for any lighting console or show software that accepts MIDI Show Control (MSC) — Vista, QLab, MagicQ, grandMA2, Onyx, and more. Free to use. If it earns its place in your show kit, there's an optional tip jar — it unlocks nothing, it just keeps the app maintained. Set up your cuelists and cue shortcuts once, connect to the machine running your show, and fire cues from big, glove-friendly buttons built for live use. FEATURES • GO, STOP, RESUME and RELEASE per cuelist, plus a grid of one-tap cue shortcuts • Works over Apple network MIDI (RTP-MIDI): automatic discovery of hosts on your network, or connect manually by IP • grandMA2 “MSC over Ethernet” (UDP) transport • Per-server MSC device ID, configurable command format • Live hex readout of every message sent — see exactly what went on the wire • Cue numbers are sent exactly as you type them, decimals included • Screen stays awake during your show; no accounts, no ads, no analytics, no paywall WORKS WITH Any MSC-capable receiver. macOS hosts work out of the box via Audio MIDI Setup’s Network session. Windows hosts work with the free rtpMIDI driver. Built by a church tech, for everyone who runs cues from the booth.

About

MyPass

Features
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MyPass is a secure password manager that keeps your website account credentials safe on-device without any server communication. [Key Differentiator: Visual Cipher Card] Instead of saving passwords as plain text, MyPass uses a proprietary security method where your password is read by overlaying a perforated mask film onto a randomized character grid. How It Works: Generate a 10×15 randomized character grid → Design your own mask film with custom punch holes → Authenticate via Biometrics (Face ID/Touch ID) and overlay the mask to reveal your password. Security Strengths: Zero Text Storage: No password strings are saved on your device or servers, eliminating data breach risks. Secure Enclave Isolation: Mask card data is securely stored in iOS's highest security environment (Keychain / Secure Enclave). Physical 2-Factor Support: You can print out the mask card as a physical film and delete the digital copy from the app. [Key Features] Account Management & AutoFill: Save website credentials with full AutoFill support for Safari and third-party apps. Duress Mode (Emergency Password): If forced to unlock your vault under coercion, entering your emergency PIN displays randomized dummy data. Security Card Management: Manage bank security card serial numbers and code tables. 100% Offline & Private: Zero ads, zero network permissions. No external data transmission, fully encrypted locally using AES-256. [Data Backup & Restore Guide] Backup: Settings > Data Management > ‘Export Data (Backup)’ > Enter App PIN > Choose save location Restore: Settings > Data Management > ‘Import Data (Restore)’ > Enter current App PIN > Select backup file Note: Restoring will overwrite existing data. The backup file must be unlocked using the master password set at the time the backup was created.

Screenshots

MSC Show Control2 screens
MyPass4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MSC Show Control at Free against MyPass's $1.99. MSC Show Control also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly). 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

MSC Show Control is free to download; MyPass costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, MyPass monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 6 level
MSC Show Control versus MyPass: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSC Show ControlMyPass
PriceFree — better$1.99
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterMonthly
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrink Inspired MediaHNC SOFT

In-app purchases

None

MSC Show Control

No in-app purchases

None

MyPass

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSC Show Control free?
MSC Show Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MyPass free?
MyPass costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSC Show Control or MyPass have ads?
Neither MSC Show Control nor MyPass shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSC Show Control or MyPass?
MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, and MyPass monthly. Most recently, MSC Show Control was updated on September 19, 2026 and MyPass on September 20, 2026.

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