Comparison

MSC Show Control vs Smart Remote TV Universal

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

Smart Remote TV Universal

Features
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Transform your iPhone into a powerful, elegant Universal Smart TV Remote. Easily discover, connect, and control your Smart TVs over your local Wi-Fi network with ultra-low latency and intuitive controls. Say goodbye to lost physical remotes and dead batteries. Remote TV Universal provides complete control over your home entertainment system, combining fluid navigation, seamless media casting, and live stream capabilities into one beautifully crafted application. KEY FEATURES: β€’ UNIVERSAL SMART TV CONTROL Effortlessly navigate menus with our precision circular D-Pad, smooth directional controls, dual volume rocker capsules, channel switchers, power toggles, mute, home, and quick input selection. β€’ INSTANT WI-FI AUTO-DISCOVERY Scan and connect to compatible Smart TV devices on your local Wi-Fi network in seconds. Seamless device pairing ensures your remote is always ready when you are. β€’ 4K MEDIA & SCREEN CASTING Beam your favorite memories directly to the big screen. Cast high-resolution photos and crystal-clear 4K videos from your photo library with smooth playback and zero stutter. β€’ INTEGRATED IPTV PLAYER Enjoy live global television streaming. Easily load your preferred M3U/M3U8 playlists to watch news, sports, and entertainment channels directly on your device or cast them to your television. β€’ SMART TV APP HUB Quickly launch popular television applications and streaming channels with one tap directly from your phone. β€’ MODERN DARK NEON DESIGN Engineered with premium glassmorphism aesthetics, responsive haptic feedback on button presses, and an intuitive layout designed for comfortable one-handed operation. HOW TO USE: 1. Ensure your iPhone and Smart TV are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. 2. Open Remote TV Universal and tap the scan button to discover nearby TV devices. 3. Select your TV to connect and start controlling instantly! DISCLAIMER: Remote TV Universal is an independent utility application developed to provide local network remote control functionality for compatible Smart TVs. This application is not an official product of, nor affiliated with or endorsed by any specific television manufacturer. All trademarks, device names, and brand references are used strictly for compatibility identification purposes under nominative fair use.

Screenshots

MSC Show Control2 screens
Smart Remote TV Universal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Smart Remote TV Universal 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. Smart Remote TV Universal asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 6 level
MSC Show Control versus Smart Remote TV Universal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMSC Show ControlSmart Remote TV Universal
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews25.0% of reviewsβ€”
Update frequencyEvery 4 daysβ€”
AdsNo β€” betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
MonetizationFreeβ€”
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size1 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBrink Inspired MediaSyarif Ayra

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MSC Show Control

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

Smart Remote TV Universal

No in-app purchases

Questions

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

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