PlayFadePause vs dB Convert
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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
dB Convert
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RF Utility for converting between dB units and Power.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PlayFadePause at Free against dB Convert's $0.29. PlayFadePause also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). dB Convert's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 5 weeks). On 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
PlayFadePause is free to download; dB Convert costs $0.29 up front. PlayFadePause sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. dB Convert asks for nothing beyond the download.
PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, dB Convert every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and August 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PlayFadePause | dB Convert |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $0.29 |
| Rating | 4.5 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Best chart rank | — | #155 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 32 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Richard Williamson | Jeff Curtis |
In-app purchases
PlayFadePause
- Save Shows$2.99
dB Convert
No in-app purchases
