Comparison

STAGEPAS Controller vs RCF LiveRemote

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

Head to head
About

STAGEPAS Controller

Remotely control your portable PA system's volume and EQ settings via Bluetooth. Save custom presets for songs or applications to streamline setup and ensure consistent sound. Manage multiple units simultaneously for complex setups.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Volume adjustment
  • 1-knob EQ
  • 4-band PEQ
  • Save custom settings
  • Multi-unit control
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STAGEPAS Controller is a dedicated remote control application for the STAGEPAS 1K mkII and STAGEPAS 200 that allows users to adjust volume and 1-knob EQ or 4-band PEQ via Bluetooth during rehearsal or performance. You can also save the adjusted settings for certain songs or applications in order to shorten your setup process in the future and maintain consistency from one performance to the next, and even control the volume of multiple STAGEPAS 1K mkII and STAGEPAS 200 units from within the application.

About

RCF LiveRemote

Control active speakers and subwoofers remotely via Bluetooth. Adjust internal mixer, EQ, reverb, and more. Supports dual mode for linked audio and control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth remote control
  • Internal digital mixer
  • 3-band EQ and dynamics
  • Bluetooth audio streaming
  • Internal reverb and crossover
  • Output system EQ and delay
  • Dual mode linking
Features
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The RCF LiveRemote App allows full control of several active speakers and subwoofers from your smartphone, via Bluetooth, and it has been updated to include the remote control of additional speaker models. If control-only is required, up to 8 speakers can be connected. When in Dual Mode (available for ART 91x-AX Models) only two speakers can be linked for both audio and control. The following RCF products are supported: ART 910-AX/912-AX/915-AX Single and Dual mode supported SUB 15-AX / SUB 18-AX Control-only Internal features are fully accessible via LiveRemote, and they vary depending on which unit is connected. For specific feature, please refer to the Product Reference Guide. FOR ART 9-AX SPEAKERS * 6-in, 2-out internal digital mixer, with STEREO or MONO setting * on all inputs: HPF, 3-band EQ is available * on channels 1 and 2: individual 48V on/off, dynamics block * Bluetooth audio streaming: on a dedicated input channel, in stereo or mono according to the selected mode * flexible ducker section * internal reverb REVERB with individual channel sends and 3 presets * internal crossover: with 4 USER locations and several presets to match the ART 9-AX with selected RCF subwoofer models * output system section: affects both speaker and SUB out; 5-band fully parametric EQ, up to 45 meters internal delay * Dual mode links both Bluetooth audio and control between two units, a Master and a Slave * when Dual mode is desired, it must must be enabled on the active speaker, in order to be visible from the app FOR SUB AX SUBWOOFERS * stereo input and outputs, to allow both 2.1 and 1.1 configurations * internal crossover: with 4 USER locations and several presets to match the SUB with several RCF speaker models * additional factory-tuned presets can be uploaded from the app to 4 USER APP locations; a full preset catalog update can be performed via firmware update with future upgrades * output system section: affects both SUB and crossover outputs; 8-band fully parametric EQ, up to 45 meters internal delay * grouping is possible for output levels (relative level control) and MUTEs * on more than one unit, output system sections can be linked from the app, so that delay and EQ are linked together. This option is ideal for 2.2 configurations * dual mode is not available on SUB models, as they do offer control via Bluetooth but not Bluetooth audio; SUB products can be linked for paired remote control COMMON FEATURES - On the SPEAKERS page, it is possible to view all available devices and select which one shall be connected; this operation needs to be restarted (DISCONNECT > SCAN > CONNECT) if the available devices change - Speaker name can be modified only on the physical display of the product itself - within the setup PAGE, it is possible to view delay lines values in feet by tapping on the Use Imperial Units Flag - VU Meters Enable (within the setup PAGE) creates a further tab on the lower bar, and shows the VU Meters of one unit only; it is intended for debugging audio connections

Screenshots

STAGEPAS Controller4 screens
RCF LiveRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: RCF LiveRemote at 4.0 against STAGEPAS Controller's 2.1. RCF LiveRemote also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 16%) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). STAGEPAS Controller's advantage is ratings volume (7 vs 2). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

RCF LiveRemote holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of STAGEPAS Controller's written reviews are positive against 50% of RCF LiveRemote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

STAGEPAS Controller ships an update every 5 months, RCF LiveRemote every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
STAGEPAS Controller versus RCF LiveRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSTAGEPAS ControllerRCF LiveRemote
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (7 ratings)4.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews15.8% of reviews50.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB21 MB
Age rating+44+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationRCF spa

Customer experience

STAGEPAS Controller

All ratings7 ratings
Positive14.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative85.7%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive15.8%
Neutral10.5%
Negative73.7%

RCF LiveRemote

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

STAGEPAS Controller

No in-app purchases

None

RCF LiveRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is STAGEPAS Controller free?
STAGEPAS Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is RCF LiveRemote free?
RCF LiveRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, STAGEPAS Controller or RCF LiveRemote?
RCF LiveRemote is rated higher. STAGEPAS Controller averages 2.1 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while RCF LiveRemote averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.
Do STAGEPAS Controller or RCF LiveRemote have ads?
Neither STAGEPAS Controller nor RCF LiveRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, STAGEPAS Controller or RCF LiveRemote?
STAGEPAS Controller ships an update every 5 months, and RCF LiveRemote every 6 weeks. Most recently, STAGEPAS Controller was updated on October 22, 2026 and RCF LiveRemote on October 21, 2026.

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