Comparison

MSC Show Control vs WF

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” 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
Read full description

MSC Show Control turns your iPhone or iPad into a remote for any lighting console or show software that accepts MIDI Show Control (MSC) β€” 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 β€” 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 β€’ GO, STOP, RESUME and RELEASE per cuelist, plus a grid of one-tap cue shortcuts β€’ Works over Apple network MIDI (RTP-MIDI): automatic discovery of hosts on your network, or connect manually by IP β€’ grandMA2 β€œMSC over Ethernet” (UDP) transport β€’ Per-server MSC device ID, configurable command format β€’ Live hex readout of every message sent β€” see exactly what went on the wire β€’ Cue numbers are sent exactly as you type them, decimals included β€’ 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

WF

Features
Read full description

Quipment support DMX standard protocol output The device supports the art-net protocol Support manual adjustment of light adjustment Support static scene, dynamic scene customization edit and use Supports audio mode, auto - dimming

Screenshots

MSC Show Control2 screens
WF4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MSC Show Control at every 4 days against WF's every 2 weeks. WF's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, WF every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MSC Show Control versus WF: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSC Show ControlWF
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.09.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrink Inspired MediaShenZhen LeyNew technology Co.,Ltd

In-app purchases

None

MSC Show Control

No in-app purchases

None

WF

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSC Show Control free?
MSC Show Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is WF free?
WF is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSC Show Control or WF have ads?
Neither MSC Show Control nor WF shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSC Show Control or WF?
MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, and WF every 2 weeks. Most recently, MSC Show Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and WF on October 7, 2026.

Other comparisons