Comparison

CC PAL vs Running Order

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

Head to head
About

CC PAL

This app allows users to create and control up to 16 customizable MIDI CC sliders. Record and loop slider movements or manually adjust CC values. It's designed to send MIDI messages to external hardware or software synthesizers.

Highlights
  • Create up to 16 customizable CC sliders
  • Record and loop slider movements
  • Customize MIDI channel, CC number, color, and name per slider
  • Store configurations/presets
  • Visualize recorded movements with a chart
  • Connect via Bluetooth MIDI
Features
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CC PAL is a MIDI CC controller which allows you to create up to 16 CC sliders. You can record movements for each slider and replay this in a loop. You can also just change the CC value by moving the slider. Each slider can be customized with a MIDI channel, CC number, color and name. You can create unlimited numbers of configurations. CC PAL comes with a couple of predefined configurations for some hardware devices like the KORG Volca FM, KORG Volca Beats, KORG minilogue XD, DSI Prophet Rev2. >> FEATURES - Create up to 16 customizable CC sliders - Store your sliders in configurations/presets/programs -- you name it - Set the MIDI channel and the CC number per slider - A little chart shows your recorded movements so you can easily see what kinds of movements are stored in a slider >> WHAT YOU CAN DO AND WHAT YOU CANNOT - You can send CC messages in a smart way to MIDI devices - For example you can control the resonance of a KORG Volca device with a unique recorded movement - You can control a MIDI-able iOS app like a software synthesizer - You cannot generate sound directly from this app. It just generates MIDI messages - Connect via Bluetooth MIDI to your DAW (e.g. Ableton) and map the sliders to specific parameters in devices

About

Running Order

Features
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Running Order helps you keep track of set times at festivals, club nights, and gigs, with Home and Lock Screen widgets that keep you updated at a glance. Features • Multi-Stage Tracking – View performances across multiple rooms or stages. • Customizable Layout – Reorder or hide stages; inactive or paused stages can be hidden automatically. • Real-Time Schedule – See what’s playing now, what’s next, what’s finished, and exactly when each set starts and ends. • Smart Widgets – Widgets refresh automatically with new events and lineups, and prioritize your starred events or venues. • Search Inside Events – Quickly find specific performances in larger schedules. • Multi-Day Support – Ideal for multi-day festivals and extended events. • Custom Events – Create your own running orders for any gig or lineup; input is fast and intuitive. • Clashfinder Import – Import schedules directly from Clashfinder. • Request Additions – Ask for events or venues to be added to the database. • Dark Mode – Looks great in low light and adapts to system appearance. • Private by Design – No tracking, no analytics, no data collection. • Power Efficient & Stable – Designed to run all day with minimal battery use. Whether you’re at a local venue or a weekend festival, Running Order keeps your schedule clear and glanceable so you can stay focused on the music.

Screenshots

CC PAL3 screens
Running Order4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Running Order at Free against CC PAL's $1.99. Running Order also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months). CC PAL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ads, 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

Running Order is free to download; CC PAL costs $1.99 up front. Running Order sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. CC PAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CC PAL ships an update every 21 months, Running Order monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
CC PAL versus Running Order: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCC PALRunning Order
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating4.9 (11 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews—
Number of ratings11 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 21 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDANIEL BRUEGGEDeep Desai

In-app purchases

None

CC PAL

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Running Order

One-time5
  • Smaller Tip$0.99
  • Small Tip$1.99
  • Leave a Tip$2.99
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  • Leave a Large Tip$4.99
  • Leave a Larger Tip$9.99

Questions

Is CC PAL free?
CC PAL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Running Order free?
Running Order is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CC PAL or Running Order have ads?
Neither CC PAL nor Running Order shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CC PAL or Running Order?
CC PAL ships an update every 21 months, and Running Order monthly. Most recently, CC PAL was updated on October 11, 2026 and Running Order on October 12, 2026.

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