Comparison

MSC Show Control vs Notifs Grapevine

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

Notifs Grapevine

Stay updated with your favorite content from Mastodon and Bluesky. Receive posts as notifications with customizable banners and system tray integration. All your data is stored locally for enhanced privacy.

Highlights
  • Mastodon and Bluesky monitoring
  • Content notifications
  • Custom notification banners
  • System tray integration
  • Customizable notification modes
  • Local data storage
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Notifs Grapevine helps you stay updated with your favorite content sources: Monitor any Mastodon and Bluesky profiles/posts that one can input the URL of. Get the posts as notifications. KEY FEATURES: • Mastodon and Bluesky social media monitoring • Mastodon and Bluesky content notifications • Custom notification banners • System tray integration • Customizable notification modes • Local data storage - your data stays private NOTIFICATION MODES: • Small expandable banners • Large banners for immediate viewing • Windows native notifications • Always-on-top option PRIVACY: All data stored locally on your device. No cloud services. No data collection. Perfect for news enthusiasts, social media followers, and anyone who wants to stay informed!

Screenshots

MSC Show Control2 screens
Notifs Grapevine4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: MSC Show Control at free against Notifs Grapevine's paid. Notifs Grapevine's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, Notifs Grapevine every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MSC Show Control versus Notifs Grapevine: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSC Show ControlNotifs Grapevine
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB37 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperBrink Inspired MediaJeffrey Palin

Customer experience

MSC Show Control

Written reviews4 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Notifs Grapevine

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MSC Show Control

No in-app purchases

None

Notifs Grapevine

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSC Show Control free?
MSC Show Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Notifs Grapevine free?
Notifs Grapevine is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSC Show Control or Notifs Grapevine have ads?
Neither MSC Show Control nor Notifs Grapevine shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MSC Show Control or Notifs Grapevine?
MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, and Notifs Grapevine every 2 days. Most recently, MSC Show Control was updated on October 6, 2026 and Notifs Grapevine on October 1, 2026.

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