# Cue Master vs Easy Performer

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | Cue Master | Easy Performer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (61 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698/reviews)** | [4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 61 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | **91.3% of reviews** | 66.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 7 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.4 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kevin Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031058441) | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) |

## What reviewers say

### Cue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*