Comparison

Cue Master vs Easy Performer

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Cue Master

This app allows performers to create and manage custom cue playlists for backing tracks. It offers flexible playback options like looping, stopping, or continuing to the next song, with per-song volume control. A full-screen mode provides easy stage access.

Highlights
  • Create cue playlists
  • Import from Music Library, Dropbox, Google Drive
  • Custom playback control (loop, stop, continue, skip)
  • Per-song volume adjustment
  • Full-screen mode for stage view
  • Central cue button for track control
Features
Currently charting
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Cue Master is a elegantly simple track player for iPad targeted towards theatrical productions, talent shows, choreographers, dancers or other performers using backing tracks by allowing you to create Cue Playlists from your music library, Dropbox™ or Google Drive folder. Unlike many cueing apps available, Cue Master is designed to be extremely easy to use and understand with the familiar layout of a standard music app. Unlike a music app, Cue Master allows for custom control over how songs are played back. Songs can be set to loop (repeat), stop at end, continue to the next song, or be skipped. Volume levels can also be easily set on a per song basis to fine tune your performance. Create multiple Cue Playlists from albums or playlists downloaded in your music library on your iPad, from Dropbox™ or Google Drive, add, delete and reorder your cues. For performers that need easy access from the stage, Cue Master provides a full screen mode to easily see the currently playing track and time, show run time as well as the next cued track. A central cue button also allows you to easily start your next track.

About

Easy Performer

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

Highlights
  • Audio and video playback
  • Real-time lyric display
  • Customizable setlists
  • Cloud media import
  • Smooth fade-out
  • MIDI plugin support
Features
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!

Screenshots

Cue Master4 screens
Easy Performer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Easy Performer at Free against Cue Master's $19.99. Easy Performer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). Cue Master's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On ratings volume, device support and iOS requirement 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Easy Performer is free to download; Cue Master costs $19.99 up front. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Cue Master asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Cue Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 61 and 139 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 91% of Cue Master's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy Performer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Cue Master ships an update every 2 months, Easy Performer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Cue Master versus Easy Performer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCue MasterEasy Performer
Price$19.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (61 ratings) — better4.6 (139 ratings)
Positive reviews91.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings61139 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKevin ArnoldRV Applications B.V.

Customer experience

Cue Master

All ratings61 ratings
Positive95.1%
Neutral3.3%
Negative1.6%
Written reviews23 reviews
Positive91.3%
Neutral4.3%
Negative4.3%

Easy Performer

All ratings139 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.8%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

Cue Master

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Easy Performer

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • MIDI device not remembered
  • MIDI device recognition is difficult
  • MP3 videos displayed upside down
  • Video playback starts without audio
  • Playhead does not move in video playback
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  • Some files won't play through completely
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Unreliable file system access
  • Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
  • Not recognizing files in Apple Music
  • Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
  • Sync Library issues with Apple Music
  • Tracks not visible in EP search
  • Claims it can't download from iCloud
  • Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
  • Issues with adding additional tracks
  • Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
  • Loading songs onto pads is clunky
  • Making individual setlists is awkward
  • Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
  • Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
  • Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
  • App requires Wi-Fi for verification
  • File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
  • Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
  • Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
  • Some files wouldn't play all the way through
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Issues with Apple Music import
  • Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)

Requested features

34 requests
  • Allow MIDI device to be remembered
  • Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
  • Add independent audio outputs
  • Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
  • Support for PDF import alongside music
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  • Support for vertical iPad use
  • Add EQ options for tweaking audio
  • Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
  • Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
  • Clarify Sound Cue file import process
  • Add rewind button on pads screen
  • Improve song loading onto pads
  • Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
  • Add Bluetooth foot control support
  • Allow individual setlist saving and recall
  • Add fade in and fade out options
  • Add split view functionality
  • Enable mixing of triggered sounds
  • Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
  • Allow individual track stop/play next option
  • Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
  • Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
  • Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
  • Add zoom on music loaded on pads
  • Implement a marker system for pads
  • Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
  • Enable individual sample editing within a pad
  • Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
  • Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
  • Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
  • Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
  • Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
  • Add 'time' display
  • Add 'color button' for pads

In-app purchases

None

Cue Master

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Performer

One-time2
  • MIDI Plugin$17.99
  • EasyPerformer Pro$39.99

Questions

Is Cue Master free?
Cue Master costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Performer free?
Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Cue Master or Easy Performer?
Cue Master is rated higher. Cue Master averages 4.8 out of 5 from 61 ratings, while Easy Performer averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.
Do Cue Master or Easy Performer have ads?
Easy Performer shows ads; Cue Master does not.
Which is updated more often, Cue Master or Easy Performer?
Cue Master ships an update every 2 months, and Easy Performer fortnightly. Most recently, Cue Master was updated on September 25, 2026 and Easy Performer on September 26, 2026.

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