# PlayFadePause vs QLab Remote

The clearest difference is rating: QLab Remote at 4.7 against PlayFadePause's 4.5. QLab Remote also leads on ratings volume (26 vs 2). PlayFadePause's advantage is iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PlayFadePause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

QLab Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QLab Remote has 26 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 70% of PlayFadePause's written reviews are positive against 63% of QLab Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, QLab Remote every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PlayFadePause | QLab Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfadepause/id493685404/reviews) | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlab-remote/id642520727/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **26** |
| Positive reviews | **70.0% of reviews** | 62.5% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 32 MB | 13 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Richard Williamson](https://appshunter.io/developer/320933775) | [Figure 53](https://appshunter.io/developer/642520770) |

## What reviewers say

### PlayFadePause

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playfadepause/id493685404)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Save Shows | $2.99 | one-time |


### QLab Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlab-remote/id642520727)

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:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Light Tools | $19.99 | one-time |
| Show Control & Editing | $39.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PlayFadePause free?

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

### Is QLab Remote free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PlayFadePause or QLab Remote?

QLab Remote is rated higher. PlayFadePause averages 4.5 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while QLab Remote averages 4.7 from 26 ratings.

### Do PlayFadePause or QLab Remote have ads?

Neither PlayFadePause nor QLab Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PlayFadePause or QLab Remote?

PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, and QLab Remote every 3 weeks. Most recently, PlayFadePause was updated on September 9, 2026 and QLab Remote on September 21, 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.*