QLab Remote vs Lectro Controller by Coelaudio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
Lectro Controller by Coelaudio
This application allows users to remotely configure and coordinate various Lectrosonics devices. Key features include remote receiver configuration via dweedle tones or IP, RF scanning, and intermodulation coordination.
- Remote receiver configuration (dweedle tones)
- Receiver configuration via IP
- RF Scanner
- Intermodulation coordination
- Device management
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Lectro Controller is a field companion for sound professionals working with compatible Lectrosonics wireless systems. Plan frequencies, program transmitters, monitor supported receivers and keep RF checks organized from iPhone or iPad. FREE OFFLINE TOOLS • Coordinate frequencies with intermodulation calculations, transmitter groups, imported scan data, TV channels and custom exclusion zones. • Build and manage transmitter lists. • Generate dweedle tones for supported transmitters. • Save and review frequency scans. • Prepare workflows without creating an account. CONNECTED DEVICE CONTROL Connect compatible hardware on the same local network to view live RF and audio data, change device settings, run frequency scans and coordinate live channels. Supported network families on iOS include Venue 2 (VRM2WB), DSQD, M2T / M2T-X and IFBT2.0. Additional tools include walk-test recording and review, connection history, dark mode, and in-app quote and feature requests. ACCESS You can use the offline tools without an account. A free account is required only for connected-device control, purchase restoration, quote requests and feature suggestions. Sign in with Apple, Google, or a one-time email code. During the current promotion, connected-device access is free for signed-in users until January 30, 2027. Existing customers can restore their previous access from My Devices. Available in English, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, Russian, German and French. Hardware capabilities depend on model, firmware, transport and platform. Your phone or tablet must be able to reach the compatible device on the same local network. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Lectro Controller by Coelaudio at 5.0 against QLab Remote's 4.7. QLab Remote's advantage is ratings volume (26 vs 2). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. QLab Remote sells 2 one-off in-app purchases and Lectro Controller by Coelaudio sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Lectro Controller by Coelaudio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. 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.
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, Lectro Controller by Coelaudio monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and September 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QLab Remote | Lectro Controller by Coelaudio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (26 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 26 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 43 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Figure 53 | Coelaudio |
Customer experience
QLab Remote
Lectro Controller by Coelaudio
In-app purchases
QLab Remote
- Light Tools$19.99
- Show Control & Editing$39.99
Lectro Controller by Coelaudio
- Full Access - Monthly14 Days trial$8.991 Month
- Full Access - Yearly1 Month trial$47.991 Year
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