Comparison

BMC Convention vs iQ Pro Show Control

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

Head to head
About

BMC Convention

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This is the official app for the Blackpool Magic Convention

About

iQ Pro Show Control

Control audio, video, and live camera feeds directly from your mobile device. Program cues with various effects and create custom content or use built-in libraries. Connect wirelessly or via adapter for on-the-go show production.

Highlights
  • Audio control
  • Video control
  • Live camera integration
  • Cue programming (fade, loop, level)
  • Custom graphic content creation
  • Built-in visual effects and music library
  • Wireless and adapter output
Features
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iQ Pro — Mobile Show Control iQ Pro gives you professional mobile show control for audio, video, graphics, cameras and lighting cues. Build, organise and trigger live production cues directly from your iPhone or iPad, wherever your show takes you. Designed for theatre, live events, worship, presentations, education and hybrid productions, iQ Pro helps you manage complete shows from one powerful mobile app. Use iQ Pro to: - Cue audio, video, graphics and live camera feeds - Use built-in iPhone or iPad cameras as live video sources - Connect compatible USB webcams to supported iPad models - Receive and control NDI® video sources over your network - Trigger fade up, fade down, crossfade, loop and auto-follow cues - Control lighting desks and other equipment using MIDI - Stream video via AirPlay or connect displays and projectors using HDMI - Resize and position visual cues with the built-in layer editor - Create precise visual layouts for live video, media and graphics - Apply perspective warping for projection mapping and unusual displays - Mask visual layers to create custom shapes and compositions - Apply professional colour grading to visual cues - Adjust audio levels with precision volume control - Use supported wireless accessories for remote cue triggering - Access built-in visual content and media assets - Keep live productions moving from anywhere in the venue Complete control for live productions Create flexible cue sequences for audio, video, cameras, graphics and lighting. Combine media sources, apply transitions and control every element of your production from an intuitive interface designed for live performance. With support for NDI® video, built-in cameras, compatible USB webcams and MIDI control, iQ Pro connects your mobile device to the wider production environment. Use it as a compact show controller, a mobile preview system or a flexible playback and presentation tool. The layer editor gives you detailed control over visual cues, including position, size, masking, perspective warping and colour grading. Fine-tune every visual element to suit your screen, projector, LED wall or production layout. Whether you are running a theatre show, live event, worship service, presentation or broadcast workflow, iQ Pro puts essential show-control tools in your hands. Requires a subscription plan to get started. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. Terms of Use: https://iqproapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://iqproapp.com/privacy

Screenshots

BMC Convention4 screens
iQ Pro Show Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: BMC Convention at none against iQ Pro Show Control's 3. BMC Convention also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 17.6). On price, update cadence, 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

Both are free to download. iQ Pro Show Control sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. BMC Convention asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BMC Convention ships an update every 2 months, iQ Pro Show Control every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
BMC Convention versus iQ Pro Show Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBMC ConventioniQ Pro Show Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—5 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 4 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Subscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch
Requires iOS15.6 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size44 MB90 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJoshua RileyiQ Stage Solutions LTD

In-app purchases

None

BMC Convention

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

iQ Pro Show Control

Subscriptions3
  • IQ Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
  • IQ Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • IQ Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is BMC Convention free?
BMC Convention is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is iQ Pro Show Control free?
iQ Pro Show Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do BMC Convention or iQ Pro Show Control have ads?
Neither BMC Convention nor iQ Pro Show Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, BMC Convention or iQ Pro Show Control?
BMC Convention ships an update every 2 months, and iQ Pro Show Control every 4 weeks. Most recently, BMC Convention was updated on November 7, 2026 and iQ Pro Show Control on November 3, 2026.

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