Comparison

MSC Show Control vs Simple Diagram

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
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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) 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

Simple Diagram

Features
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Diagram makes creating professional flowcharts and diagrams incredibly simple. β€’ Add rectangles, ovals, diamonds, and arrows β€’ Customize colors with beautiful gradients β€’ Double-tap to add text to any shape β€’ Pinch to zoom for detailed work β€’ Export to PDF, PNG, or HTML document β€’ Save multiple diagrams β€’ Undo mistakes instantly Perfect for students, professionals, and anyone who needs to visualize ideas quickly.

Screenshots

MSC Show Control2 screens
Simple Diagram3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Simple Diagram at none against MSC Show Control's 3. MSC Show Control's advantage is ads (none vs shown). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MSC Show Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Simple Diagram asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MSC Show Control versus Simple Diagram: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSC Show ControlSimple Diagram
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS17.0 β€” better18.4
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrink Inspired MediaNhat Linh Dang

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MSC Show Control

One-time3
  • Espresso$1.99
  • Latte$4.99
  • Coffee for a week$9.99
None

Simple Diagram

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MSC Show Control free?
MSC Show Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Simple Diagram free?
Simple Diagram is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MSC Show Control or Simple Diagram have ads?
Simple Diagram shows ads; MSC Show Control does not.

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