MSC Show Control vs Cyber Rx
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — 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) — 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.
Cyber Rx
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Do you know what your device is doing in the background? Cyber Rx is a professional-grade privacy diagnostic tool that reveals exactly which external servers and services your apps are communicating with. Designed for transparency, it empowers you to audit your device’s network activity and understand your true digital footprint. Without needing to route your data through external VPNs, Cyber Rx runs entirely on-device to capture a real-time snapshot of your active connections. It categorizes background traffic, helping you quickly identify analytics trackers, advertising networks, and essential app infrastructure. CORE CAPABILITIES: • Real-Time Network Snapshots: Instantly see active connections and outgoing requests occurring behind the scenes. • Intelligent Categorization: Automatically groups connections into distinct categories (e.g., Trackers, Analytics, Essential) so you know exactly who is collecting data. • Historical Privacy Trends: Keep a log of your device's activity over time to spot recurring trackers or unusual network behaviors. • Professional PDF Reports: Export and share your privacy diagnostics in a clean, easily readable format. • Local-First Architecture: Your data never leaves your device. All analysis is performed locally for maximum security. FREE VS LIFETIME ACCESS: Cyber Rx provides a powerful free tier allowing you to preview active services. Upgrading to the Lifetime unlock gives you unrestricted access to the full list of network findings, deep-dive historical reports, and comprehensive behavioral trend analysis safely gathered over time. Take back control of your device’s privacy. Get your diagnostic snapshot today with Cyber Rx.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: MSC Show Control at every 4 days against Cyber Rx's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. MSC Show Control sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Cyber Rx sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
MSC Show Control ships an update every 4 days, Cyber Rx every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MSC Show Control | Cyber Rx |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days — better | Every 3 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 2 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Brink Inspired Media | Mohamed Saud |
In-app purchases
MSC Show Control
- Espresso$1.99
- Latte$4.99
- Coffee for a week$9.99
Cyber Rx
- Premium$0.99
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