Go Button vs Show Cues Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Show Cues Pro
This app provides precise audio cue management for live performances. Create timed sequences with auto-play, add delays between tracks for scene changes, and monitor show length to ensure a flawless presentation.
- Timed sequences with auto-play
- Delays between tracks
- Show length timer
- Professional playlist management
- Intuitive playback controls
- Designed for reliability
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Unlike standard music players, Show Cues is engineered for the unique demands of live shows. Create perfectly timed sequences with auto-play, add delays between tracks for scene changes, and use the show length timer to keep your performance on schedule. Designed specifically for live performances, Show Cues gives you precise control over your audio cues with rock-solid reliability when it matters most. PERFECT FOR: • Theater productions and musicals • Dance recitals and competitions • Live events and presentations • Fitness classes and choreography • DJs and mobile entertainers • Schools and community theater • Houses of worship • Theme park and haunted house attractions Whether you're a professional stage manager or running sound for your child's dance recital, Show Cues gives you the tools to deliver a flawless performance every time. BUILT FOR LIVE PERFORMANCE Unlike standard music players, Show Cues is engineered for the unique demands of live shows. Create perfectly timed sequences with auto-play, add delays between tracks for scene changes, and use the show length timer to keep your performance on schedule.POWERFUL PER-TRACK SETTINGS SHOW LENGTH TIMER PROFESSIONAL PLAYLIST MANAGEMENT INTUITIVE PLAYBACK CONTROLS DESIGNED FOR RELIABILITY
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Go Button at Free against Show Cues Pro's $69.99. Go Button also leads on ratings volume (174 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). Show Cues Pro's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). On 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
Go Button is free to download; Show Cues Pro costs $69.99 up front. Go Button sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Show Cues Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
Show Cues Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Go Button has 174 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 89% of Go Button's written reviews are positive against 100% of Show Cues Pro's.
Go Button ships an update every 6 weeks, Show Cues Pro every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Go Button | Show Cues Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $69.99 |
| Rating | 4.6 (174 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 89.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 9+ |
| Developer | Figure 53 | Carl Andrews18795964936 |
Customer experience
Go Button
Show Cues Pro
In-app purchases
Go Button
- Pro License$99.99
Show Cues Pro
No in-app purchases
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