Audio Ape Pro vs Easy Performer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Audio Ape Pro
This music application offers a user-friendly interface for managing and playing shows. It can be operated manually or with a remote, with an optional in-app upgrade for compatibility with older remote models.
- Easy to use interface
- Stable performance
- Manual operation
- Remote operation
- In-app upgrade for older remotes
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Audio Ape iOS app is the easiest and most stable show music app on the market. It’s designed to run for free with our Audio Ape Pro Remote but can be run manually with a finger touch. You can also purchase an in app upgrade to use the app with all older Audio Ape Remote models.
Easy Performer
This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.
- Audio and video playback
- Real-time lyric display
- Customizable setlists
- Cloud media import
- Smooth fade-out
- MIDI plugin support
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Audio Ape Pro at none against Easy Performer's shown. Audio Ape Pro also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). Easy Performer's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (159 vs 26). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Audio Ape Pro sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Audio Ape Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 159 ratings behind it against 26, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Audio Ape Pro's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy Performer's.
Audio Ape Pro ships an update every 2 months, Easy Performer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Audio Ape Pro | Easy Performer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (26 ratings) — better | 4.7 (159 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 66.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 26 | 159 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 104 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Charles Peachock | RV Applications B.V. |
Customer experience
Audio Ape Pro
Easy Performer
Bugs and requests
Audio Ape Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Easy Performer
Reported bugs
30 issues- MIDI device not remembered
- MIDI device recognition is difficult
- MP3 videos displayed upside down
- Video playback starts without audio
- Playhead does not move in video playback
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- Some files won't play through completely
- App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
- Unreliable file system access
- Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
- Not recognizing files in Apple Music
- Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
- Sync Library issues with Apple Music
- Tracks not visible in EP search
- Claims it can't download from iCloud
- Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
- Issues with adding additional tracks
- Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
- Loading songs onto pads is clunky
- Making individual setlists is awkward
- Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
- Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
- Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
- App requires Wi-Fi for verification
- File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
- Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
- Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
- Some files wouldn't play all the way through
- App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
- Issues with Apple Music import
- Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)
Requested features
34 requests- Allow MIDI device to be remembered
- Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
- Add independent audio outputs
- Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
- Support for PDF import alongside music
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- Support for vertical iPad use
- Add EQ options for tweaking audio
- Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
- Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
- Clarify Sound Cue file import process
- Add rewind button on pads screen
- Improve song loading onto pads
- Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
- Add Bluetooth foot control support
- Allow individual setlist saving and recall
- Add fade in and fade out options
- Add split view functionality
- Enable mixing of triggered sounds
- Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
- Allow individual track stop/play next option
- Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
- Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
- Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
- Add zoom on music loaded on pads
- Implement a marker system for pads
- Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
- Enable individual sample editing within a pad
- Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
- Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
- Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
- Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
- Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
- Add 'time' display
- Add 'color button' for pads
In-app purchases
Audio Ape Pro
- Unlock older remotes$89.99
Easy Performer
- MIDI Plugin$17.99
- EasyPerformer Pro$39.99
Questions
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