# iCue Remote vs DigiSlate

The clearest difference is rating: DigiSlate at 3.9 against iCue Remote's 3.3. DigiSlate also leads on review sentiment (76% vs 50%) and update cadence (monthly vs every 3 months). iCue Remote's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. DigiSlate sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. iCue Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.

DigiSlate holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: DigiSlate has 49 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of iCue Remote's written reviews are positive against 76% of DigiSlate's.

iCue Remote ships an update every 3 months, DigiSlate monthly. Both last shipped on November 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | iCue Remote | DigiSlate |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue-remote/id480672455/reviews) | **[3.9 (49 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digislate/id805684949/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **49** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **76.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sunshine Valley Systems](https://appshunter.io/developer/327149814) | [Wimbledon Sound](https://appshunter.io/developer/403053957) |

## What reviewers say

### iCue Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/icue-remote/id480672455)

Control your iCue teleprompter for iPad remotely via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth. Adjust playback, speed, scroll location, timer, and font size. Features gesture controls and file sharing capabilities.

**Highlights:** Remote control over Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, Playback and speed adjustment, Scroll location and timer control, Font size and shuffle speed settings, Gesture remote functionality, File sharing via AirDrop

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### DigiSlate

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/digislate/id805684949)

This app provides a free digital clapperboard for video production, offering full-screen display and customizable slate details. It allows for easy syncing with swipe or volume button claps and includes advanced features like music mode and timecode support.

**Highlights:** Full screen clapper board, Music Mode (in-app purchase), Editable slate titles, Save and load slates, Swipe or volume button clap, Auto take increment, Multiple sync sounds

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $3.99 | one-time |
| Music Mode | $7.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and easy to use
- 💡 Customizable fields and titles
- 🚀 Fast and efficient for syncing
- 💰 Good value (especially free version)
- ✅ Reliable and stable

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Clap sound too quiet
- 🔊 Volume control issues
- 🚫 Ads can be intrusive
- ⏳ Clap visual disappears too quickly
- 🐛 Bugs in project/slate management

**Reported bugs**

- Cannot change date and time
- Frame numbers do not correspond to frame rate
- Clap and sound off by a few frames
- Renaming titles/notes not consistent
- Project/slate saving and deletion issues

**Requested features**

- Increase clap volume
- Allow clap visual to remain on screen longer
- Add iCloud integration for syncing slates
- Option for 12-hour time format
- Bluetooth sync for camera (BMPCC4K)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is iCue Remote free?

iCue Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is DigiSlate free?

DigiSlate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, iCue Remote or DigiSlate?

DigiSlate is rated higher. iCue Remote averages 3.3 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while DigiSlate averages 3.9 from 49 ratings.

### Do iCue Remote or DigiSlate have ads?

DigiSlate shows ads; iCue Remote does not.

### Which is updated more often, iCue Remote or DigiSlate?

iCue Remote ships an update every 3 months, and DigiSlate monthly. Most recently, iCue Remote was updated on November 1, 2026 and DigiSlate on November 1, 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.*