Comparison

mRecall vs Arc Lighting Control

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

Head to head
About

mRecall

This application allows users to quickly recall audio scenes and snapshots created in Waves host applications. It's designed for use with Waves SuperRack and the eMotion LV1 live mixer over a Wi-Fi network.

Highlights
  • Quick audio scene recall
  • Snapshot recall
  • Designed for Waves SuperRack
  • Designed for eMotion LV1
  • Wi-Fi network connectivity
  • Mobile interface
Features
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Designed exclusively for Waves SuperRack and the eMotion LV1 live mixer, mRecall gives user the ability to quickly pull up audio scenes and snapshots created and saved in Waves host applications over a dedicated Wi-Fi network. Quick audio scene & snapshot recall app for iOS (iPhone®, iPad®, iPod touch®) devices Easily cue any saved preset snapshots in SuperRack or eMotion LV1 on the fly Designed for SuperRack and the eMotion LV1 live mixer Friendly and efficient mobile interface Please note: mRecall does not mix or route audio on its own; it requires Waves SuperRack or the eMotion LV1 live mixer to fully function. It does not pass audio through your device.

About

Arc Lighting Control

Control lighting cues remotely using network MIDI protocol. This app allows users to import cue libraries, play and release specific cue lists, and search for desired cues. It requires an iOS device and compatible lighting control hardware.

Highlights
  • Import cue libraries
  • Play and release cue lists
  • Play specific cues
  • Search for cue lists
  • Network MIDI control
Features
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Arc Lighting Control is a new app available for iOS devices that plays cue lists via network midi protocol on Chroma Q Vista. Key Features- Import Cue Libraries Play and Release Cue Lists Play specific cues Search for cue lists Requirements- iOS, Chroma Q Vista 3, network access, MacOS10.12-12.x, Windows 10/11

Screenshots

mRecall3 screens
Arc Lighting Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: mRecall at Free against Arc Lighting Control's $4.99. mRecall also leads on rating (5.0 vs 3.7) and update cadence (every 3 months vs every 22 months). On ratings volume, 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

mRecall is free to download; Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

mRecall holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 3 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

mRecall ships an update every 3 months, Arc Lighting Control every 22 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 4 level
mRecall versus Arc Lighting Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParametermRecallArc Lighting Control
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating5.0 (3 ratings) — better3.7 (3 ratings)
Number of ratings33
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 22 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperWaves Inc.Robert Sanders

Customer experience

mRecall

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Arc Lighting Control

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

mRecall

No in-app purchases

None

Arc Lighting Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is mRecall free?
mRecall is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Arc Lighting Control free?
Arc Lighting Control costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, mRecall or Arc Lighting Control?
mRecall is rated higher. mRecall averages 5.0 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Arc Lighting Control averages 3.7 from 3 ratings.
Do mRecall or Arc Lighting Control have ads?
Neither mRecall nor Arc Lighting Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, mRecall or Arc Lighting Control?
mRecall ships an update every 3 months, and Arc Lighting Control every 22 months. Most recently, mRecall was updated on November 3, 2026 and Arc Lighting Control on November 3, 2026.

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