Comparison

Soundboard Studio Pro vs OnCue Audio

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

Head to head
About

Soundboard Studio Pro

This professional audio playback app is designed for live shows, offering a customizable grid of buttons to trigger music, sound effects, and voiceovers. It provides advanced features like simultaneous track playback, fading, and automation for seamless audio control.

Highlights
  • Play multiple tracks simultaneously
  • Fade in/out tracks
  • Individual track volume control
  • Trim audio tracks
  • Smart Track Automations
  • Background audio playback
  • Create multiple soundboards
Features
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Soundboard Studio is the professional and smart sound playback app, perfect for for music, sound effects, voiceovers, pads, soundbites or anything else! This app offers the same extra features as the Pro upgrade in Soundboard Studio as a standalone App Store purchase instead of an in-app purchase. Soundboard Studio is designed for playing ad-lib sounds and music, with its large grid of buttons for each of your tracks. You can customise the layout, colours and detailed settings for all of your tracks. Make the PERFECT soundboard for your show, studio or event! Soundboard Studio is the fully featured soundboard solution for iOS, with all of the reliable pro tools you need for a great show. For years, Soundboard Studio has been the app of choice for many pro podcasters, studios, event venues and more. Here's just a few of their thoughts: • “For the price it knocks everything else out of the ring that compares to work on a tablet or laptop.” • “For me, this is the best of any program out there, and I’ve tried a lot.” • “My worship Live looping is in a whole new Level! Thank you guys!” • “This app is professional grade and made for—you guessed it—professionals! You won't regret this investment.” • “Podcasters, look no further: This is your soundboard app!” • “This is for serious professionals, so if that's you, add this app to your arsenal immediately.” Top Features: • Play multiple tracks simultaneously • Set tracks to fade in and/or fade out • Set individual volume levels for each track • Trim the start and end of individual tracks • Program smart Track Automations to trigger events such as playing other tracks, or changing other track volumes • Set tracks to automatically play the next adjacent track when they reaches their end • Background audio playback: Your tracks will continue playing when you close the app • Monitor and control multiple playing tracks • Add images to your tracks to make them instantly recognisable • Create multiple 'Boards' of tracks and quickly navigate between them • Assign default track settings to apply to all newly imported tracks • Import tracks from the Music library on your device • Import audio files from your favourite apps and services like Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive and more via the Files app • Use iTunes File Sharing to import files directly from your computer • Drag & drop support – Drag any compatible audio files into Soundboard Studio to quickly import them as tracks • Connect your device to an external display and chose from three realtime visualisers fo your sound • See which tracks you have already played • Low latency playback using the power and simplicity of iOS What's New in Soundboard Studio 2? • Create unlimited boards • Colours! Select from 6 colours for your tracks and boards • Collapsible view of all playing tracks for better control • Easier drag & drop track arrangement • Move tracks between boards • Import multiple files at once from the Files app • iPad split-screen multitasking support • iPad slide-over multitasking support Soundboard Studio was designed to be perfect for... • Podcasts • Events • Live theatre • Church services • Workshops • Voice presenters • Wedding planners • Choreographers • Stage Managers • Magicians • Puppeteers • Dance recitals No other soundboard app comes close to the versatility, usability and experience of using Soundboard Studio.

About

OnCue Audio

This app allows users to create custom audio libraries and playlists for various events, from sports games to retail promotions. It features hotkeys for instant sound playback and supports a wide range of venues.

Highlights
  • Create audio library
  • Create playlists
  • Drag and drop audio
  • Hotkeys for instant playback
  • Supports various venues
  • Tailored sound experiences
Features
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OnCue Audio puts you in command of every moment. A zero-latency confidence machine. Run music, sound effects, and announcements instantly — without stress, delays, or technical headaches. Whether you’re hyping a game day, running a service, or running a live event, OnCue keeps everything flowing smoothly. No internet? No problem. Your show goes on. Why OnCue? Built for real moments. - Designed for non-tech users — simple, fast, and intuitive from the first tap. Instant control - Trigger music, effects, and announcements exactly when you need them. Rock-solid reliability - Works fully offline. No buffering. No surprises. Native Built. All-in-one audio toolkit. From playlists to soundpads, everything you need in one place. Key Features: Audio Library – Store and organize your own audio tracks. Event Playlists – Create custom playlists for any occasion Soundpad Hotkeys – 168 instant trigger buttons across 6 banks Press & Hold Controls – Quick access to editing and options Play Area – Clean, focused interface for playlist playback Flexible Workflow – Switch seamlessly between playlists and hotkeys -zero dead air during a live game -no embarrassing audio mistakes -look like a pro operator with zero stress Subscriptions: OnCue offers monthly and yearly plans with full access and a free trial. Additional Info: -No Stream audio service(yet). Only local audio files. -No audio files included -Supports most common audio formats -Optimized for Ipad, from 8th gen and above -Works on phone. -Desktops(from M1) Terms of Service & Privacy Policy: By using this app, you agree to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy: https://oncue.nu/privacy-policy/

Screenshots

Soundboard Studio Pro4 screens
OnCue Audio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: OnCue Audio at Free against Soundboard Studio Pro's $159.99. Soundboard Studio Pro's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.8) and in-app purchases (none vs 3). On ads 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

OnCue Audio is free to download; Soundboard Studio Pro costs $159.99 up front. OnCue Audio sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Soundboard Studio Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Soundboard Studio Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundboard Studio Pro has 200 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Soundboard Studio Pro's written reviews are positive against 50% of OnCue Audio's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundboard Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, OnCue Audio every 17 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Soundboard Studio Pro versus OnCue Audio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundboard Studio ProOnCue Audio
Price$159.99Free — better
Rating4.8 (200 ratings) — better2.8 (8 ratings)
Positive reviews65.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings200 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 17 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size3 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApp Business Ventures LLCMasterplay Sweden AB

Customer experience

Soundboard Studio Pro

All ratings195 ratings
Positive95.9%
Neutral2.6%
Negative1.5%
Written reviews29 reviews
Positive65.5%
Neutral10.3%
Negative24.1%

OnCue Audio

All ratings8 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

Soundboard Studio Pro

Reported bugs

7 issues
  • Cannot get audio from iPad to Soundboard (OS issue?)
  • Tracks unplayable after copying between boards
  • System auxiliary keyboard function not working
  • Tracks not loading/unplayable when imported from Files
  • Popping noise when song stops on newer iPad Pro
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  • Sounds delayed on tap (1-2 seconds)
  • App broken/not loading anything in version 1

Requested features

14 requests
  • Add search feature
  • Add stock sound FX library
  • Robust wireless sync between devices
  • Type exact parameter values for fades
  • Draw fade in/out automation
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  • Change track button size
  • Alternative layouts (list view)
  • Button to automatically start next track
  • Placeholder/blank tracks
  • Easier way to see all boards
  • Move sounds to change order
  • Duplicate sound option
  • Batch assign track properties
  • Full keyboard control for accessibility

OnCue Audio

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

Soundboard Studio Pro

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

OnCue Audio

Subscriptions2
  • Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Yearly7 Days trial$79.991 Year
One-time1
  • OnCue Pro$59.99

Questions

Is Soundboard Studio Pro free?
Soundboard Studio Pro costs $159.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is OnCue Audio free?
OnCue Audio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Soundboard Studio Pro or OnCue Audio?
Soundboard Studio Pro is rated higher. Soundboard Studio Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 200 ratings, while OnCue Audio averages 2.8 from 8 ratings.
Do Soundboard Studio Pro or OnCue Audio have ads?
Neither Soundboard Studio Pro nor OnCue Audio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Soundboard Studio Pro or OnCue Audio?
Soundboard Studio Pro ships an update every 2 weeks, and OnCue Audio every 17 months. Most recently, Soundboard Studio Pro was updated on October 22, 2026 and OnCue Audio on October 24, 2026.

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