# QLab Remote vs Paradigm Mobile Station

The clearest difference is price: QLab Remote at Free against Paradigm Mobile Station's $2.99. QLab Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 4.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 13 months). Paradigm Mobile Station's advantage is review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

QLab Remote is free to download; Paradigm Mobile Station costs $2.99 up front. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Paradigm Mobile Station asks for nothing beyond the download.

QLab Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.0. 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: 63% of QLab Remote's written reviews are positive against 100% of Paradigm Mobile Station'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, Paradigm Mobile Station every 13 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | QLab Remote | Paradigm Mobile Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $2.99 |
| Rating | **[4.7 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qlab-remote/id642520727/reviews)** | [4.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-mobile-station/id1154515109/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#199** |
| Size | 19 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Figure 53](https://appshunter.io/developer/642520770) | [Electronic Theatre Controls, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/318210459) |

## 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 |


### Paradigm Mobile Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/paradigm-mobile-station/id1154515109)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Utilities (US App Store)

Transform your handheld device into an eight-button control station for your Paradigm system. Customize the appearance with standard themes to match your setup. Requires Paradigm systems running software 3.1.0 or newer and a properly configured control processor.

**Highlights:** Eight-button control station, Customizable themes, Handheld device integration, Paradigm system compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is QLab Remote free?

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

### Is Paradigm Mobile Station free?

Paradigm Mobile Station costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, QLab Remote or Paradigm Mobile Station?

QLab Remote is rated higher. QLab Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while Paradigm Mobile Station averages 4.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do QLab Remote or Paradigm Mobile Station have ads?

Neither QLab Remote nor Paradigm Mobile Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or Paradigm Mobile Station?

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Paradigm Mobile Station every 13 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on October 24, 2026 and Paradigm Mobile Station on October 24, 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.*