Comparison

QLab Remote vs PageFlip

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

PageFlip

Customize your PageFlip pedal's functions, including key assignments, Bluetooth name, and sleep timers. Monitor battery levels and ensure compatibility with specific pedal models for enhanced control.

Highlights
  • Reprogram pedal functions
  • Assign custom key commands
  • Monitor battery level
  • Change Bluetooth name
  • Adjust auto-sleep time
  • Support for V14+ Firefly, V5+ Dragonfly, V11+ Butterfly pedals
Features
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The PageFlip app allows you to reprogram the functionality of the pedal, monitor the battery level, and change settings such as the pedal Bluetooth name and auto-sleep time. For example, you can reprogram the pedal to emit a "Play/Pause", "VolumeUp", "Ctrl+Shift+S", or "F12" key instead of the preset keys provided with the default pedal modes. You should only reprogram your pedal if the app with which you use the pedal cannot interpret a default key like "Left/Up/Right/Down Arrow". The features provided by this app only work for V14+ Firefly, V5+ Dragonfly, and V11+ Butterfly pedals. You can check the version number of your pedal on the label on the bottom of the pedal. The Butterfly pedal cannot be reprogrammed, and the app only includes support for monitoring its battery level.

Screenshots

QLab Remote4 screens
PageFlip2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PageFlip at none against QLab Remote's 2. PageFlip also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.7) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). QLab Remote's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 10 months) and ratings volume (26 vs 1). 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. PageFlip asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PageFlip 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 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, PageFlip every 10 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
QLab Remote versus PageFlip: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQLab RemotePageFlip
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.7 (26 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings26 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 10 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
Size13 MB47 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperFigure 53PageFlip, Inc.

Customer experience

QLab Remote

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

PageFlip

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

QLab Remote

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

PageFlip

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is QLab Remote free?
QLab Remote is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is PageFlip free?
PageFlip is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, QLab Remote or PageFlip?
PageFlip is rated higher. QLab Remote averages 4.7 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while PageFlip averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do QLab Remote or PageFlip have ads?
Neither QLab Remote nor PageFlip shows ads.
Which is updated more often, QLab Remote or PageFlip?
QLab Remote ships an update every 3 weeks, and PageFlip every 10 months. Most recently, QLab Remote was updated on September 21, 2026 and PageFlip on September 11, 2026.

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