Comparison

MiX16 Show Cue Lite vs SetRec

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

Head to head
About

MiX16 Show Cue Lite

This app provides professional control for live shows, including audio, video, and lighting cues. It offers multimedia, text, DMX, and live input cue management for various performance types. The Lite version is suitable for simple shows with up to 50 cues.

Highlights
  • Multimedia cue control (audio, video, image)
  • Lighting cue control (DMX512, Art-Net)
  • Text cue customization
  • Live input cue management
  • Automation cues (time, volume, command)
  • Cross-platform compatibility (iPadOS, iOS, macOS)
Features
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MiX16 Show Cue Lite is a professional show control app for creating and running shows with audio, video, images, text, lighting, MIDI, OSC and automation cues on Mac, iPad and iPhone. Control your show with one button - as easy as it gets. Designed for theatres, concerts, bands, live performers, magic shows, weddings, schools, churches, events and more. Why MiX16 Show Cue Lite: • One app for Mac, iPad and iPhone, with the same familiar interface across all supported devices • Multimedia cues - audio, MIDI, video and images • Text cues with customizable text, fonts, sizes and colors • Lighting cues - DMX512, Art-Net and Open Fixture Library fixtures • Live input cues using internal or external microphones and cameras • Automation cues - time, volume, pan and command • Group cues for pre-show music playlists, lighting sequences and other groups of cues • Section cues for organizing and navigating complete parts of your show • MIDI and OSC control • AirPlay support MiX16 Show Cue Lite supports up to 50 cues and is designed for simpler shows. Project management is not available in the Lite version. For unlimited cues and projects, upgrade to MiX16 Show Cue Pro.

About

SetRec

Easily record your DJ sets directly from your equipment. Save, listen back, and share your performances with friends or fans. Designed for DJs of all levels to capture their music simply.

Highlights
  • Record DJ sets directly
  • Connect compatible DJ equipment
  • Save and listen to performances
  • Share recorded sets
  • Simple interface for DJs
Features
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SetRec — Record Your Set. Share Your Sound. SetRec is built for DJs who want a simple, reliable way to record their performances directly from their DJ setup. Whether you're playing a club, festival, party, radio show, or practicing at home, SetRec makes it easy to capture your set and keep the music you created. RECORD YOUR SET Connect your compatible DJ equipment to your compatible device and record your mix directly through SetRec. Capture your performance from start to finish without needing complicated recording equipment or a separate computer. BUILT FOR DJs SetRec was created with DJs in mind. Whether you're a beginner recording your first mix or an experienced DJ documenting a live performance, SetRec keeps the recording process simple so you can focus on the music. KEEP YOUR PERFORMANCES Your recorded sets give you a way to listen back, save your favorite performances, hear your progress, and keep a record of the moments you create behind the decks. SHARE YOUR MUSIC Once you've recorded your set, use your available sharing options to share your recording with friends, collaborators, fans, or your favorite platforms. SIMPLE. DIRECT. MADE FOR DJs. No complicated setup. No unnecessary equipment. Just connect to your compatible DJ setup, hit record, and play. SetRec is your simple recording companion for the booth, the stage, the studio, and everywhere in between. Record your set. Share Your Sound.

Screenshots

MiX16 Show Cue Lite4 screens
SetRec4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: SetRec at 100% against MiX16 Show Cue Lite's 40%. SetRec also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (5.0 vs 3.5). MiX16 Show Cue Lite's advantage is iOS requirement (16.6 vs 26.2). 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

SetRec is free to download; MiX16 Show Cue Lite costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetRec holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 3 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 40% of MiX16 Show Cue Lite's written reviews are positive against 100% of SetRec's.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
MiX16 Show Cue Lite versus SetRec: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMiX16 Show Cue LiteSetRec
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.5 (2 ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews40.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings23 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGregor KrasevecEthan Reed

Customer experience

MiX16 Show Cue Lite

All ratings2 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative40.0%

SetRec

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

MiX16 Show Cue Lite

No in-app purchases

None

SetRec

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MiX16 Show Cue Lite free?
MiX16 Show Cue Lite costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SetRec free?
SetRec is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MiX16 Show Cue Lite or SetRec?
SetRec is rated higher. MiX16 Show Cue Lite averages 3.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while SetRec averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do MiX16 Show Cue Lite or SetRec have ads?
Neither MiX16 Show Cue Lite nor SetRec shows ads.

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