Comparison

LectroRM vs QLab Remote

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

Head to head
About

LectroRM

This app allows users to remotely control various settings on compatible audio transmitters. It offers features like audio level adjustment, frequency control, sleep mode, and power output management. The design prioritizes simplicity for quick and easy operation.

Highlights
  • Controllable audio level
  • Frequency adjustment
  • Sleep mode
  • Lock mode
  • Power output control
  • LED on/off
  • Record/stop functionality
Features
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Controllable Settings: (*Some or all of the settings may not be supported by your particular transmitter) - *Audio Level - *Frequency - Sleep Mode - Lock Mode - *Power Output - *Low Cut Filter - *LED On/Off - *Record/Stop Features - Simplistic design for fast and easy use - Sounds are generated dynamically, not loaded from memory - Volume control on each page for easy access *Not all remote control tones are supported by every Lectronsonics device. Lectrosonics® SM transmitters must be configured to accept remote control tones. Hold down arrow while turning on the transmitter. Then select "rc on". The original SM requires firmware version 1.5 (released 12/05) to respond to the remote. The firmware version number appears upon turning on the unit. Any tones properly received but not supported will be met with "---------" response on the transmitter screen. Lectrosonics® is a registered trademark of Lectrosonics Inc. Lectrosonics Inc. does not provide support for this app.

About

QLab Remote

Control and edit live show cues remotely from your iOS device. This companion app for macOS software allows you to flag cues, adjust audio levels, and modify video geometry from anywhere in the venue. It offers a free read-only mode and optional in-app purchases for full editing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote control of QLab workspaces
  • Edit cue properties
  • Adjust audio levels and video geometry
  • Flag cues and edit notes
  • Real-time cue updates
  • Read-Only Mode for safe viewing
Features
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QLab Remote is the official iOS companion app for remote control of QLab, the award-winning live show control software for macOS. QLab Remote requires a connection to QLab 3.0 or later. Some features require a specific minimum version of QLab 4 or 5. See https://qlab.app/docs/v5/networking/qlab-remote/#requirements for details. Get out of the booth and edit your QLab workspace from wherever you are. Flag cues as you sit in tech rehearsal. Adjust audio levels from the front row. Change the geometry of a video cue from the stage. QLab Remote is free to use in "Read-Only Mode", which allows you to view a workspace & follow along worry-free and also includes the unlimited ability to flag cues & edit cue notes. Optional In-App Purchases are available to unlock show control, editing, and light tools features. FEATURES - Automatically finds any QLab workspace on the network. - Updates in QLab are instantly reflected in QLab Remote and vice versa. - Open multiple windows on iPad to view workspaces side-by-side on one screen. - Quickly flag and edit notes for cues. - Easily switch between cue lists. - Watch active cues update in real-time. - Enable "Read-Only Mode" to follow along without worrying you'll accidentally trigger a cue. - Edit basic properties for all cues, such as name, number, notes, color, armed, flagged, etc. - Adjust audio levels and patches for audio, mic, and video cues. - Change display geometry for video, text, and camera cues. - Double-tap a cue to quickly edit it. Please contact support@figure53.com with issues or feedback.

Screenshots

LectroRM4 screens
QLab Remote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: QLab Remote at Free against LectroRM's $24.99. QLab Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). LectroRM's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and review sentiment (89% vs 63%). On rating, ratings volume, 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

QLab Remote is free to download; LectroRM costs $24.99 up front. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. LectroRM 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 LectroRM against 4.7 for QLab Remote. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 12 and 26 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 89% of LectroRM's written reviews are positive against 63% of QLab Remote's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LectroRM ships an update every 3 months, QLab Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
LectroRM versus QLab Remote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLectroRMQLab Remote
Price$24.99Free — better
Rating4.6 (12 ratings)4.7 (26 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.5% of reviews — better62.5% of reviews
Number of ratings1226 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size1 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNew Endian LLCFigure 53

Customer experience

LectroRM

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive89.5%
Neutral5.3%
Negative5.3%

QLab Remote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative30.0%

In-app purchases

None

LectroRM

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

QLab Remote

One-time2
  • Light Tools$19.99
  • Show Control & Editing$39.99

Questions

Is LectroRM free?
LectroRM costs $24.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is QLab Remote free?
QLab Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, LectroRM or QLab Remote?
QLab Remote is rated higher. LectroRM averages 4.6 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while QLab Remote averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.
Do LectroRM or QLab Remote have ads?
Neither LectroRM nor QLab Remote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LectroRM or QLab Remote?
LectroRM ships an update every 3 months, and QLab Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, LectroRM was updated on October 14, 2026 and QLab Remote on October 12, 2026.

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