MP Install vs Shell
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
MP Install
Configure and control business music and paging mixers for retail and hospitality. Features a setup wizard and intuitive interface for system tuning, with offline or online mixer setup capabilities.
- Configure and control QSC MP-M mixers
- Setup Wizard for guided configuration
- Intuitive graphic environment
- Offline or online mixer setup
- Intrinsic Correction™ for QSC loudspeakers
- Wi-Fi connectivity
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MP Install is used by designers and installers of business music systems to configure and control QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. MP Install provides the system designer and installer an attractive graphic environment and intuitive workflow to configure and tune the system. A Setup Wizard helps the installer keep track of tasks and easily navigate the MP-M. Onboard Intrinsic Correction™ (factory FIR/IIR presets) for QSC loudspeakers help maximize the performance and value of the system. MP Install may be used to setup a mixer offline (no MP-M connected) or online. Connection to an MP-M is via Wi-Fi and requires a user supplied Wi-Fi router. A separate app, MP Manage supports day-to-day end user operation of basic system functions including zone level, source selection, scene recall, scheduling, and mixer control. It also offers a unique store-and-forward zone paging functionality to the MP-M Series mixer. MP Manage controls are easily customized by the installer to give facility staff as much or as little control as is needed. Requirements iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.
Shell
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Visitor Management is a mobile application designed to streamline company visitor processes. It allows clients to request and manage appointments with the company efficiently. The app ensures a smooth visitor experience by facilitating appointment scheduling and tracking.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: Shell at every 6 days against MP Install's every 10 months. Shell also leads on device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
MP Install ships an update every 10 months, Shell every 6 days. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MP Install | Shell |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 months | Every 6 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 12.4 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 26 MB | 56 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | QSC Audio Products, LLC. | iProAT Solutions Private Limited |
In-app purchases
MP Install
No in-app purchases
Shell
No in-app purchases
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