Comparison

Go Button vs Audio Ape

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

Head to head
About

Go Button

This app provides professional audio playback for live events. Easily trigger music and sound effects simultaneously or in sequence. It offers advanced controls for volume, pan, speed, and pitch, with remote control options and robust file import capabilities.

Highlights
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Sequence sounds with a GO button
  • Ad-libbed sound triggers
  • Auto-stop, fade, loop, duck
  • Independent cue controls
  • Import audio files
  • Remote control via Bluetooth/MIDI/OSC
Features
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Easy sound playback for your live show! From the makers of QLab™. SIMPLE AND CONSISTENT - Incredibly easy to run your show - just press GO. - Play your music and sound effects at the same time. - Take your show anywhere! Runs on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. - Free to build 1 show. Unlock unlimited shows with a one-time In-App Purchase. USE IT FOR - Theater - Dance Recitals - Weddings - Church Services - Puppetry - Magic Shows SUPPORT - Friendly help when you need it! - Contact Support from the in-app sidebar, or email support@figure53.com. - Complete documentation online at gobutton.app/docs. NEWS AND UPDATES - groups.google.com/g/gobutton - twitter.com/gobuttonapp FEATURES • Play multiple sounds at the same time. • Play a list of sounds in sequence by tapping the "GO" button. • Play ad-libbed sounds with always-ready "Hit" buttons. • Auto-stop, fade in, fade out, loop, duck, and more. • Adjust volume, pan, speed, and pitch independently for every cue. • Import your audio files and share shows via AirDrop or the iOS Files app. • Remote control with Bluetooth and MIDI. • OSC control API for remote triggering from QLab or other OSC sources. • Passcode lock your shows to prevent unauthorized edits. • Ultra-efficient & low latency playback built on core iOS technologies. • Supports DRM-free WAV, AIFF, M4A, AAC, MP3, MOV, 3GP, CAF, and FLAC. • Requires iOS 15 or later. Produced by Figure 53.

About

Audio Ape

This music app allows you to create and edit playlists directly on your iOS device using your existing music library. Manage your music on the go, but note that adding new music or renaming tracks requires a computer with iTunes.

Highlights
  • Create and edit playlists on device
  • Uses local music files
  • Integrates with the 'Music' app
  • Simple and easy to use interface
  • Playlist management for iOS devices
Features
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This Audio Ape app is a dead-simple, easy to use, show music app. This app only uses the music files and playlists stored on this device’s app titled “Music”. You can directly create and edit playlists right on your iOS device using the “Music” app. In order to add additional music, or rename tracks, you must use a computer with iTunes installed and sync those changes to this device.

Screenshots

Go Button4 screens
Audio Ape4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Audio Ape at none against Go Button's 1. Audio Ape also leads on iOS requirement (10.0 vs 15.0). Go Button's advantage is ratings volume (174 vs 9) and review sentiment (89% vs 75%). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Go Button sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Audio Ape asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Go Button against 4.7 for Audio Ape. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Button has 174 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of Go Button's written reviews are positive against 75% of Audio Ape's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 16, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Go Button versus Audio Ape: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGo ButtonAudio Ape
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (174 ratings)4.7 (9 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.4% of reviews — better75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53Charles Peachock

Customer experience

Go Button

All ratings174 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.2%
Negative5.2%
Written reviews113 reviews
Positive89.4%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

Audio Ape

All ratings9 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Go Button

One-time1
  • Pro License$99.99
None

Audio Ape

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Go Button free?
Go Button is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Ape free?
Audio Ape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Go Button or Audio Ape?
Audio Ape is rated higher. Go Button averages 4.6 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while Audio Ape averages 4.7 from 9 ratings.
Do Go Button or Audio Ape have ads?
Neither Go Button nor Audio Ape shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Go Button or Audio Ape?
Go Button ships an update every 6 weeks, and Audio Ape every 6 weeks. Most recently, Go Button was updated on October 12, 2026 and Audio Ape on September 16, 2026.

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