# LivePlayback vs Cue Master

The clearest difference is price: LivePlayback at $4.99 against Cue Master's $19.99. LivePlayback also leads on iOS requirement (12.1 vs 14.4). Cue Master's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 2.0) and review sentiment (91% vs 58%). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

LivePlayback costs $4.99 and Cue Master $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cue Master holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cue Master has 63 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 58% of LivePlayback's written reviews are positive against 91% of Cue Master's.

LivePlayback ships an update every 16 months, Cue Master every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | LivePlayback | Cue Master |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveplayback/id469746819/reviews) | **[4.8 (63 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **63** |
| Positive reviews | 58.3% of reviews | **91.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 16 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.1** | 14.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Benjamin Lange](https://appshunter.io/developer/469746822) | [Kevin Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1031058441) |

## What reviewers say

### LivePlayback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/liveplayback/id469746819)

This audio player is designed for live events, specifically for theatrical productions requiring precise track control. It allows users to set cue points for seamless transitions and offers flexible playback and repeat modes.

**Highlights:** Optimized for live event audio playback, Stop playback after each track, Add CUE points to jump to specific positions, Multiple play modes (Continue All, Continue Cue, Continue OFF), Multiple repeat modes (Repeat OFF, Repeat One, Repeat CUE)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cue Master

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cue-master/id1275147698)

This app allows performers to create and manage custom cue playlists for backing tracks. It offers flexible playback options like looping, stopping, or continuing to the next song, with per-song volume control. A full-screen mode provides easy stage access.

**Highlights:** Create cue playlists, Import from Music Library, Dropbox, Google Drive, Custom playback control (loop, stop, continue, skip), Per-song volume adjustment, Full-screen mode for stage view, Central cue button for track control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is LivePlayback free?

LivePlayback costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cue Master free?

Cue Master costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, LivePlayback or Cue Master?

Cue Master is rated higher. LivePlayback averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cue Master averages 4.8 from 63 ratings.

### Do LivePlayback or Cue Master have ads?

Neither LivePlayback nor Cue Master shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, LivePlayback or Cue Master?

LivePlayback ships an update every 16 months, and Cue Master every 2 months. Most recently, LivePlayback was updated on November 6, 2026 and Cue Master on November 3, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*