Comparison

QLab Remote vs Vanco Events Scanning App

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

Vanco Events Scanning App

Streamline event entry with this ticket scanning application. Quickly scan QR codes and paper tickets to manage attendees and monitor sales in real-time. Offers administrator and volunteer modes for efficient event management.

Highlights
  • Scan QR codes and barcodes
  • Validate entries and check for duplicates
  • Real-time sales dashboard
  • Administrator and volunteer modes
  • Check-in and check-out functionality
  • Create scanning locations
  • Sync multiple devices
Features
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Manage entries to your event seamlessly with the Vanco Events Scanning App. Scan people in at the door to ensure queues move quickly, and stay on top of your attendees with a real-time sales dashboard. Vanco Events event organisers can scan QR codes, paper tickets and manually check in their guests using this free ticket scanning app. Simply login to your account through the app to start tracking and reviewing all your sales data, important attendee information and more. It is the easiest way to scan tickets at the door and manage your guests. SCANNING FEATURES: • Scan guests in, using QR codes or barcodes on paper and mobile. • Validate entry by checking for duplicates. • Define rules to add extra validation around event dates, section or ticket type. • Receive clear on screen success and error messages including sound notifications to validate tickets. • Review details of the booking for more customer information. • Search by name. • Allows for manual override. • Check in and check out functionality. • Create scanning locations to review throughput per scanning point. • Multiple devices at different entry points can sync via wifi or mobile Internet to ensure all devices are up to date • Fast scanning of attendees to keep the queues moving. • Administrator mode and volunteer mode. TRACKING FEATURES: A simple glance at the phone will provide users with vital stats about their event, including: • Total revenue. • Ticket sales over time including a graph to easily compare multi-day performances. • Real-time percentage of tickets sold and unsold. • Percentage of check-ins. • Velocity of throughput per event or per scanning point. FEATURES FOR VOLUNTEERS: • Administrator control and restricted volunteer access. • Stay in control of volunteer and staff activity all from the one place. • Create advanced rules to give them full or limited access. • Easy volunteer login via QR code. • Monitor volunteer status, no. of scans and activity throughout the day. • Enable or disable volunteer access/scanning remotely. *Note: In order to use the Vanco Events Scanning App you will need to have a Vanco Events account.”

Screenshots

QLab Remote4 screens
Vanco Events Scanning App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: QLab Remote at 63% against Vanco Events Scanning App's 0%. QLab Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). Vanco Events Scanning App's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Vanco Events Scanning App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Vanco Events Scanning App every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
QLab Remote versus Vanco Events Scanning App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLab RemoteVanco Events Scanning App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings26 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB33 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53TryBooking PTY LTD

Customer experience

QLab Remote

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

Vanco Events Scanning App

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

Vanco Events Scanning App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QLab Remote free?
QLab Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Vanco Events Scanning App free?
Vanco Events Scanning App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do QLab Remote or Vanco Events Scanning App have ads?
Neither QLab Remote nor Vanco Events Scanning App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or Vanco Events Scanning App?
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and Vanco Events Scanning App every 5 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on November 6, 2026 and Vanco Events Scanning App on November 2, 2026.

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