Comparison

Panel Next vs Q

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

Head to head
About

Panel Next

Features
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Next is the ultimate queue management solution for businesses of all sizes. Say goodbye to chaos and hello to organized, efficient customer service! Tip: For the full experience, open the Panel on one device (TV/tablet) and use the Counter on another device (phone/computer). Watch the magic happen in real time! WHAT IS NEXT? Next allows counter operators to call ticket numbers that are instantly displayed on a digital panel. Creating a complete queue management ecosystem. KEY FEATURES INSTANT TICKET CALLING • Intuitive numeric keypad for quick ticket calls • Real-time synchronization across all devices • Voice announcements (Text-to-Speech) for accessibility FULLY CUSTOMIZABLE PANELS • 10 different layouts to choose from • Custom colors for tickets, backgrounds, and messages • Upload your own logo and branding • Rotating promotional messages • YouTube video integration (PRO) FOLLOW ME - QR CODE • Customers can scan and track their position in line • No more anxious waiting - freedom to move around • Notifications when their turn approaches PERFECT FOR • Clinics and hospitals • Banks and financial services • Government offices • Restaurants and food courts • Retail stores • Service centers • Any business with queues! MULTI-PLATFORM Works on iPhone, iPad, MacBook, Web, and Desktop. Your queue management wherever you need it. FREE TO USE Start managing your queues today at no cost. Upgrade to PRO to remove ads and unlock video features. REAL-TIME UPDATES Built for instant and reliable synchronization. When you call a ticket, it appears immediately on all connected displays. Download Next now and revolutionize your customer service experience! Need help? Visit https://bimaste.com/nextpanel/ for support and tutorials.

About

Q

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[MAKE YOUR QUEUE CONTACTLESS] Download Q-Pager and replace the round pagers that are handed out at your restaurants, food courts or even at medical care facilities. Q-Pager can also replace the noisy queue number display boards used at medical facilities. You no longer need to issue a physical buzzer and worry that: - the rechargeable battery in the battery has to be replaced - customers walk too far away and move out of range - customers leave without returning your buzzers [USE CONTACTLESS Q-PAGER] Your customers simply scan the QR code using their mobile phones to join your queue. They do not need to download any app to use Q-Pager. [UP TO 5 SEPARATE QUEUES] Whether you need multiple separate queues or just a single queue, Q-Pager is the solution for you. [EXPERIENCE THE NEW Q-PAGER] Q-Pager turns your smart phone into a queue transmitter. All you need is your mobile phone and 4G/5G/WIFI data connection. Use Q-Pager to manage your queue today! For our Terms of Use (EULA), please visit https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/.

Screenshots

Panel Next4 screens
Q4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Panel Next at every 5 days against Q's every 3 weeks. Panel Next also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Panel Next sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.49 per month and Q sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Panel Next ships an update every 5 days, Q every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 4 level
Panel Next versus Q: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPanel NextQ
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAbimael TedescoBYO Buzzer Pte. Ltd.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Panel Next

Subscriptions1
  • Remove ADS$2.491 Month
3 purchases

Q

Subscriptions3
  • Q-PAGER-10$9.991 Month
  • Q-PAGER-25$19.991 Month
  • Q-PAGER-50$29.991 Month

Questions

Is Panel Next free?
Panel Next is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Q free?
Q is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Panel Next or Q have ads?
Neither Panel Next nor Q shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Panel Next or Q?
Panel Next ships an update every 5 days, and Q every 3 weeks. Most recently, Panel Next was updated on October 13, 2026 and Q on October 7, 2026.

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