Wavetool Mobile Remote vs Arc Lighting Control
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Wavetool Mobile Remote
This app provides advanced audio monitoring and troubleshooting for sound professionals. It helps identify and resolve sound issues, facilitates communication between stage and FOH, and allows for on-stage audio streaming and analysis.
- Smart algorithm for sound issue detection
- Combines monitoring from different microphone brands
- Seamless syncing with RF receivers
- Effortless stage to FOH communication
- Instant Replay for audio analysis
- On-stage audio streaming to iOS devices
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Unlock audio excellence with WAVETOOL – the ultimate monitoring software for audio pros. Say goodbye to the confusion of dealing with microphone mysteries; Wavetool’s smart algorithm swiftly detects and resolves sound issues. The tool combines monitoring features from different microphone brands, syncing seamlessly with top RF receivers. With Wavetool Chat, communication between the stage and FOH is effortless, making transmitter problem-solving a breeze. Access the one-stop shop for audio monitoring, listening, and RF tools to empower your sound team. Dive into audio history through Instant Replay for precise analysis. You can also stream audio to your iOS device, enabling you to move freely onstage while utilizing the Wavetool Mobile Remote app.
Arc Lighting Control
Control lighting cues remotely using network MIDI protocol. This app allows users to import cue libraries, play and release specific cue lists, and search for desired cues. It requires an iOS device and compatible lighting control hardware.
- Import cue libraries
- Play and release cue lists
- Play specific cues
- Search for cue lists
- Network MIDI control
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Arc Lighting Control is a new app available for iOS devices that plays cue lists via network midi protocol on Chroma Q Vista. Key Features- Import Cue Libraries Play and Release Cue Lists Play specific cues Search for cue lists Requirements- iOS, Chroma Q Vista 3, network access, MacOS10.12-12.x, Windows 10/11
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Wavetool Mobile Remote at Free against Arc Lighting Control's $4.99. Wavetool Mobile Remote also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 22 months). On ratings volume, 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
Wavetool Mobile Remote is free to download; Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Wavetool Mobile Remote holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.
Wavetool Mobile Remote ships an update every 4 months, Arc Lighting Control every 22 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Wavetool Mobile Remote | Arc Lighting Control |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better | 3.7 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 3 | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 22 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 87 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shure | Robert Sanders |
Customer experience
Wavetool Mobile Remote
Arc Lighting Control
In-app purchases
Wavetool Mobile Remote
No in-app purchases
Arc Lighting Control
No in-app purchases
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