# QLab Remote vs ShowTouch 6

The clearest difference is review sentiment: ShowTouch 6 at 100% against QLab Remote's 63%. ShowTouch 6 also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). QLab Remote's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. ShowTouch 6 asks for nothing beyond the download.

QLab Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QLab Remote has 26 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of QLab Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of ShowTouch 6's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, ShowTouch 6 every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | QLab Remote | ShowTouch 6 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlab-remote/id642520727/reviews)** | [4.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtouch-6/id1053266842/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 13 MB | 29 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Figure 53](https://appshunter.io/developer/642520770) | [Alcorn McBride Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/372253045) |

## What reviewers say

### 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 |


### ShowTouch 6

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showtouch-6/id1053266842)

This app allows you to remotely control and monitor Alcorn McBride Ethernet-enabled show controllers. It automatically downloads custom user interfaces, enabling you to start sequences, display statuses, and adjust variables from your iPhone or iPad.

**Highlights:** Remote control of show controllers, Monitor output statuses, Start sequences, Set variables, Toggle outputs, Automatic UI download

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QLab Remote free?

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

### Is ShowTouch 6 free?

ShowTouch 6 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QLab Remote or ShowTouch 6?

QLab Remote is rated higher. QLab Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while ShowTouch 6 averages 4.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do QLab Remote or ShowTouch 6 have ads?

Neither QLab Remote nor ShowTouch 6 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or ShowTouch 6?

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShowTouch 6 every 2 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShowTouch 6 on August 8, 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.*