Comparison

PlayFadePause vs VoiceGuide AirLink

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

VoiceGuide AirLink

Features
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Voice Guide AirLink is a simple and reliable app designed for professional guided tours. Guides can start a live audio tour directly from their smartphone and broadcast their voice in real time. Guests join the tour using a PIN and listen through their own devices, without the need for traditional radio equipment. The app is ideal for walking tours, museums, educational visits, and group experiences where clear audio and freedom of movement are essential. Key features: • Live voice broadcasting for guides • PIN-based access for guests • Real-time listening on personal smartphones • No external hardware required • Designed for professional tour environments Voice Guide AirLink focuses on ease of use, stability, and a smooth listening experience for both guides and guests.

Screenshots

PlayFadePause1 screens
VoiceGuide AirLink4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: VoiceGuide AirLink at none against PlayFadePause's 1. PlayFadePause's advantage is update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 7 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.1). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, VoiceGuide AirLink every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
PlayFadePause versus VoiceGuide AirLink: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayFadePauseVoiceGuide AirLink
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews70.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeks — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB71 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRichard WilliamsonSTEFANO LICOPOLI

In-app purchases

1 purchases

PlayFadePause

One-time1
  • Save Shows$2.99
None

VoiceGuide AirLink

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayFadePause free?
PlayFadePause is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is VoiceGuide AirLink free?
VoiceGuide AirLink is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayFadePause or VoiceGuide AirLink have ads?
Neither PlayFadePause nor VoiceGuide AirLink shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayFadePause or VoiceGuide AirLink?
PlayFadePause ships an update every 5 weeks, and VoiceGuide AirLink every 7 months. Most recently, PlayFadePause was updated on September 9, 2026 and VoiceGuide AirLink on September 19, 2026.

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