Comparison

QLab Remote vs TASCAM SS250 CONTROL

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

QLab Remote

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
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QLab Remote is the official iOS companion app for remote control of QLab, the award-winning live show control software for macOS. QLab Remote requires a connection to QLab 3.0 or later. Some features require a specific minimum version of QLab 4 or 5. See https://qlab.app/docs/v5/networking/qlab-remote/#requirements for details. Get out of the booth and edit your QLab workspace from wherever you are. Flag cues as you sit in tech rehearsal. Adjust audio levels from the front row. Change the geometry of a video cue from the stage. QLab Remote is free to use in "Read-Only Mode", which allows you to view a workspace & follow along worry-free and also includes the unlimited ability to flag cues & edit cue notes. Optional In-App Purchases are available to unlock show control, editing, and light tools features. FEATURES - Automatically finds any QLab workspace on the network. - Updates in QLab are instantly reflected in QLab Remote and vice versa. - Open multiple windows on iPad to view workspaces side-by-side on one screen. - Quickly flag and edit notes for cues. - Easily switch between cue lists. - Watch active cues update in real-time. - Enable "Read-Only Mode" to follow along without worrying you'll accidentally trigger a cue. - Edit basic properties for all cues, such as name, number, notes, color, armed, flagged, etc. - Adjust audio levels and patches for audio, mic, and video cues. - Change display geometry for video, text, and camera cues. - Double-tap a cue to quickly edit it. Please contact support@figure53.com with issues or feedback.

About

TASCAM SS250 CONTROL

This app allows for the remote control of TASCAM Solid State Stereo Recorders via Wi-Fi. It enables transport control, menu settings, power management, and status monitoring for compatible units.

Highlights
  • Remote transport control
  • Menu settings adjustment
  • Power control for multiple units
  • Status monitoring
  • File management and playlist editing
  • Timer event scheduling
  • Screen lock
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TASCAM SS250 CONTROL is a dedicated app which enables the remote control operation to control the TASCAM Solid State Stereo Recorder SS-R250N/SS-CDR250N using Wi-Fi wireless connection. When the unit and iOS devices are connected by Wi-Fi in the same network via a router, the app enables transport control, menu settings, power control and status monitoring of the main unit. Features: ● Status monitoring and unified control of power for multiple units enabled ● Remote control, menu setting and status monitoring of units enabled - Basic settings such as Record, Play, Skip, Fast-Forward, and Rewind as well as the MARK function with the MARK Skip feature - Designed level meter enables the monitoring on the sound level of recording and playback - Settings on PLAY and REPEAT modes and other settings under Menu are adjustable - Icon display to confirm the upload/download process of file transferring with server - Browsing files and folders and managing and editing playlists on media in units possible - Timer events that allow recording, playback, downloading and other operations to be conducted automatically at set times can be managed and edited ● Use app remote control for direct adjustments on the main unit while monitoring ● Through Wi-Fi network or the Ethernet connection, it enables the control of the remote operation ● Included Screen Lock to prevent handling mistakes ● Supported model: TASCAM SS-R250N (Firmware V1.30 and later), SS-CDR250N (Firmware V1.30 and later)

Screenshots

QLab Remote4 screens
TASCAM SS250 CONTROL4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QLab Remote at 63% against TASCAM SS250 CONTROL's 0%. QLab Remote also leads on rating (4.7 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 9 months). TASCAM SS250 CONTROL's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). 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. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. TASCAM SS250 CONTROL asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

QLab Remote holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: QLab Remote has 26 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of QLab Remote's written reviews are positive against 0% of TASCAM SS250 CONTROL's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, TASCAM SS250 CONTROL every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
QLab Remote versus TASCAM SS250 CONTROL: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLab RemoteTASCAM SS250 CONTROL
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better1.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 9 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.012.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB25 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53TEAC CORP.

Customer experience

QLab Remote

All ratings26 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews40 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral7.5%
Negative30.0%

TASCAM SS250 CONTROL

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QLab Remote

One-time2
  • Light Tools$19.99
  • Show Control & Editing$39.99
None

TASCAM SS250 CONTROL

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QLab Remote free?
QLab Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TASCAM SS250 CONTROL free?
TASCAM SS250 CONTROL is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QLab Remote or TASCAM SS250 CONTROL?
QLab Remote is rated higher. QLab Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while TASCAM SS250 CONTROL averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QLab Remote or TASCAM SS250 CONTROL have ads?
Neither QLab Remote nor TASCAM SS250 CONTROL shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or TASCAM SS250 CONTROL?
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and TASCAM SS250 CONTROL every 9 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and TASCAM SS250 CONTROL on November 2, 2026.

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