MSC Show Control vs ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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 βMSC over Ethernetβ (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 Setupβs Network session. Windows hosts work with the free rtpMIDI driver. Built by a church tech, for everyone who runs cues from the booth.
ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner
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Scan smarter with AI. Decode QR codes, barcodes, documents & Wi-Fi in one tap. Export to PDF, generate custom QR codes, and stay private - all on-device. ScanPro+ is the most intelligent QR and barcode scanner available - built for speed, privacy, and power users who demand more from their tools. INSTANT SCANNING Decode QR codes, barcodes, Data Matrix, PDF417, Aztec codes and more in milliseconds using Apple Vision framework. No internet required. AI-POWERED INSIGHTS Every scan is analyzed by on-device AI that: β’ Detects URLs, contacts, Wi-Fi credentials, products, and events β’ Assesses link safety scores before you tap β’ Extracts entities like phone numbers, addresses, and dates β’ Suggests the smartest action for each result DOCUMENT SCANNER Transform physical documents into crisp, searchable PDFs: β’ AI-powered edge detection draws a live green boundary around your document β’ Stable-state auto-capture fires when the frame is perfectly aligned β’ Export encrypted, print-ready PDFs QR CODE GENERATOR Create professional QR codes for: β’ URLs, Wi-Fi, Contact Cards (vCard), Email, SMS β’ Social profiles, Events, Business Cards β’ Custom colors, gradients, and logo embedding PRIVACY FIRST β’ Zero cloud uploads - all processing stays on your device β’ Private Mode: disable scan history entirely β’ Biometric lock (Face ID / Touch ID) β’ AES-256 encrypted local storage WORKS IN 5 LANGUAGES English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Arabic - with more on the way. SCAN HISTORY & EXPORT β’ Full scan history with search and filters β’ Export to CSV, Excel, or PDF β’ WebDAV sync for your own cloud β’ Webhook automation (Zapier, Slack, custom endpoints) Download ScanPro+ free today. No subscription required for core features.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner at none against MSC Show Control's 3. ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). MSC Show Control's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads 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
Both are free to download. MSC Show Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner asks for nothing beyond the download.
MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSC Show Control | ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | β |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days β better | Fortnightly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No β better |
| Monetization | Free | β |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod β better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 β better |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 133 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brink Inspired Media | Haileslassie Lilay Desalegn |
In-app purchases
MSC Show Control
- Espresso$1.99
- Latte$4.99
- Coffee for a week$9.99
ScanPro+ QR & Barcode Scanner
No in-app purchases
Questions
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