Comparison

PlayFadePause vs clickrider

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

Head to head
About

PlayFadePause

Control theatrical audio with complex sound cues from your mobile device. Play multiple sounds simultaneously, crossfade between tracks, and manage show files easily. Ideal for small-scale productions, rehearsals, and conferences.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-sound playback
  • Seamless crossfading between cues
  • Networked cue firing via OSC
  • Adjustable sound effect fades
  • Infinite or timed looping
  • Import audio from various sources
  • Exportable show files
Features
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At last theatrical audio control for situations where you can't afford (or can't fit) a laptop - now free for one show file, and also free to import shared show files. Now fully free! Making full use of all the features of your device, PlayFadePause allows you to run a complete show with complex sound cues, all from the press of a simple GO button. Features include - Play multiple sound cues at the same time, at different (preset) volumes - Easily crossfade between cues without creating multiple fade cues - Fire cues over a network using OSC - Fade running sound effects up or down, automatically stopping the cue when the fade is complete if required - Loop sound effects infinitely, or for a certain number of times. - Easily crossfade between two tracks - Adjust in and out times for play cues - Set and fade the pan and speed of tracks - Set cues to auto follow, with delays if required - Import audio from your iTunes library, from email attachments, from dropbox or from other PlayFadePause show files - Export show files as a bundle (including all audio files) through the standard iOS share interface - Manage show files in an easy to use interface - Set the app to force the device's volume to remain at full while the app is running - Stop the device from sleeping while the app is active - De-bounce guard to avoid double tapping Go Perfect for running small scale shows, for using in rehearsals or for conferences PlayFadePause is free for one show, with an In App Purchase available to unlock unlimited shows and sharing features

About

clickrider

Features
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Connect live to your motorcycle at any time and check all key functions. Configure warnings and prevent unexpected surprises. Receive evaluations of your rides and determine what you want to have analyzed. Share Insights with friends or just enjoy them for yourself and benefit from safety and protection. Anytime, unfiltered and reliable. - Everything at a glance, including alerts. Configure the notifications according to your preferences and get no more surprises. - Real-time tracking of your motorcycle. Peace of mind thanks to the live feed of your motorcycle. - Don't just review your rides for yourself, share your adventures with your buddies if you wish. - Gain new insights and create your own personal captain profile. Learn more about yourself and your motorcycle thanks to data about your trips. - Connect live with your motorcycle and get real-time data or historical analyses. Compare your performance at the touch of a button! - Fully customize your clickrider app to your motorcycle thanks to simple calibrations, making it as individual as you are. - Set your own notification rules and be notified about alarms. Benefit from your own geofencing tool. clickrider is a product of c.technology. We provide easy-to-use, reliable and performant real-time ingestion, hosting, processing and analytics of your powersports vehicle data. All available via different apps as well as an API that is straightforward to use, provides flexible additional services, and makes data management a breeze. For enthusiasts and professionals. Engineered in Switzerland.

Screenshots

PlayFadePause1 screens
clickrider4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: clickrider at none against PlayFadePause's 1. PlayFadePause's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). On price 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

Both are free to download. PlayFadePause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. clickrider asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, clickrider every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PlayFadePause versus clickrider: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayFadePauseclickrider
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB65 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard Williamsonc.technology AG

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayFadePause

One-time1
  • Save Shows$2.99
None

clickrider

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayFadePause free?
PlayFadePause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is clickrider free?
clickrider is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayFadePause or clickrider have ads?
clickrider shows ads; PlayFadePause does not.
Which is updated more often, PlayFadePause or clickrider?
PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, and clickrider every 3 months. Most recently, PlayFadePause was updated on October 11, 2026 and clickrider on October 3, 2026.

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