CUEPal Console vs LightBase
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
CUEPal Console
This app provides a cross-platform cue light system for live shows over WiFi. It allows connection to up to eight cue lights, which can be named for easy identification and automatically connect to the console. A built-in timer helps measure show durations, making it a useful stage management tool.
- Cross-platform cue light system
- Connect up to 8 cue lights
- Name cue lights for identification
- Automatic cue light connectivity
- Show timer for duration measurement
- Intuitive interface
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The CUEPal is a cross-platform cue light system for use over a WiFi network. CUEPal Console is a simple cue light app that can be used in conjunction with CUEPal Cue light (up to 8 cue lights). With automatic connectivity and an intuitive interface CUEPal is a great stage management tool for all live shows. Main features: CUEPal is a Cross-compatible Cue Light System Up to 8 cue lights can be connected to the console Cue lights can be named for easy identification Cue lights automatically connect to the console Show timer to measure duration of shows
LightBase
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LightBase - The Professional Lighting Database Your complete reference guide for professional lighting fixtures. Access detailed specifications, DMX modes, and technical data for thousands of fixtures from leading manufacturers. FEATURES Comprehensive Database - 1000+ professional lighting fixtures - 50+ leading brands (Robe, Chauvet, Martin, Ayrton, and more) - Detailed specs: power, weight, IP rating, dimensions - Complete DMX channel maps - Product photos and manuals - Amp Calculator Professional Tools - DMX Address Calculator (Planner and Live modes) - DIP Switch Calculator - Fixture comparison tools - Search across all brands Offline Mode - Download entire fixture database - Download by specific brand - Works completely offline - Auto-sync when online - Unlimited cached fixtures Company Features - Create shared company inventory - Team collaboration - Track fixture locations and quantities - Invite team members - Company-specific views Fast and Efficient - Instant search across all fixtures - Filter by type, brand, power - Save favorite fixtures - Recently viewed history - Pull-to-refresh updates PERFECT FOR Lighting Designers Lighting Technicians Production Managers Rental Houses Venue Technical Staff Students and Educators ALL FEATURES INCLUDED Browse all brands and fixtures View specs and DMX modes Save unlimited fixtures DMX and DIP switch calculators Search and filtering Company collaboration Download full database offline Download specific brands Unlimited cached fixtures Export to CSV/PDF Priority support Advanced comparison tools WHY LIGHTBASE Tired of searching through PDFs? Need fixture specs quickly on-site? LightBase puts thousands of fixture specifications at your fingertips. From DMX addressing to power requirements, everything you need is here. Built by lighting professionals, for lighting professionals. PRIVACY AND SUPPORT No ads, ever Your data is yours Email support: support@ejp-designs.com Download LightBase today and streamline your workflow!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: LightBase at Free against CUEPal Console's $3.99. CUEPal Console's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.
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LightBase is free to download; CUEPal Console costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
CUEPal Console ships an update fortnightly, LightBase every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on September 6, 2026 and September 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CUEPal Console | LightBase |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $3.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 | 15.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 55 MB | 35 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | James Stratford | EJP Designs LTD |
In-app purchases
CUEPal Console
No in-app purchases
LightBase
No in-app purchases
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