iQ Pro Show Control vs NameForge
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
iQ Pro Show Control
Control audio, video, and live camera feeds directly from your mobile device. Program cues with various effects and create custom content or use built-in libraries. Connect wirelessly or via adapter for on-the-go show production.
- Audio control
- Video control
- Live camera integration
- Cue programming (fade, loop, level)
- Custom graphic content creation
- Built-in visual effects and music library
- Wireless and adapter output
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iQ Pro — Mobile Show Control iQ Pro gives you professional mobile show control for audio, video, graphics, cameras and lighting cues. Build, organise and trigger live production cues directly from your iPhone or iPad, wherever your show takes you. Designed for theatre, live events, worship, presentations, education and hybrid productions, iQ Pro helps you manage complete shows from one powerful mobile app. Use iQ Pro to: - Cue audio, video, graphics and live camera feeds - Use built-in iPhone or iPad cameras as live video sources - Connect compatible USB webcams to supported iPad models - Receive and control NDI® video sources over your network - Trigger fade up, fade down, crossfade, loop and auto-follow cues - Control lighting desks and other equipment using MIDI - Stream video via AirPlay or connect displays and projectors using HDMI - Resize and position visual cues with the built-in layer editor - Create precise visual layouts for live video, media and graphics - Apply perspective warping for projection mapping and unusual displays - Mask visual layers to create custom shapes and compositions - Apply professional colour grading to visual cues - Adjust audio levels with precision volume control - Use supported wireless accessories for remote cue triggering - Access built-in visual content and media assets - Keep live productions moving from anywhere in the venue Complete control for live productions Create flexible cue sequences for audio, video, cameras, graphics and lighting. Combine media sources, apply transitions and control every element of your production from an intuitive interface designed for live performance. With support for NDI® video, built-in cameras, compatible USB webcams and MIDI control, iQ Pro connects your mobile device to the wider production environment. Use it as a compact show controller, a mobile preview system or a flexible playback and presentation tool. The layer editor gives you detailed control over visual cues, including position, size, masking, perspective warping and colour grading. Fine-tune every visual element to suit your screen, projector, LED wall or production layout. Whether you are running a theatre show, live event, worship service, presentation or broadcast workflow, iQ Pro puts essential show-control tools in your hands. Requires a subscription plan to get started. NDI® is a registered trademark of Vizrt NDI AB. Terms of Use: https://iqproapp.com/terms-and-conditions Privacy Policy: https://iqproapp.com/privacy
NameForge
This tool transforms any word into a personalized acrostic for mentalism performances. It offers seamless input and output options, with optional pro features for enhanced routines and community sharing.
- Word to acrostic generation
- Customizable input and output
- Pro features via in-app purchases
- Apple Watch integration
- Voice and camera input
- Community sharing of routines
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NAMEFORGE - MODERN MENTALISM, FORGED TO PERFECTION Created by professional mentalist Paul Brook, NameForge is a cutting-edge mentalism tool that transforms a simple word into a powerful, personalised moment of mentalism. Take a name - typed, spoken*, or selected - and instantly generate a compelling acrostic, where the first letter of each line spells out the original word. It feels deeply personal to your participant, yet the method remains entirely invisible. Whether you’re performing on stage, close-up, or over video, NameForge delivers genuine impact - without giving away your secrets. CUSTOMISED INPUT AND OUTPUT, SEAMLESS DELIVERY Any word can be inputted into NameForge, which will then be turned into an acrostic - where the first letter of each word creates another word. After the acrostic is made, it can then be sent virtually anywhere you want, via the predefined outputs, or use the customisable outputs to send to somewhere specific. PRO FEATURES FOR WORKING PERFORMERS Enhance your routines with optional Pro features (In-App Purchases): • Apple Watch Peek – discreet reveals on your wrist • Voice Input – speak the word aloud to create the acrostic • Camera Input – show a written word to any of your phone's cameras to input it • Unforged Sending – send unformatted words to any integration • Search Result Output – make their phone show your prediction • Add More API Outputs – connect to more integrations COMMUNITY-DRIVEN SHARING Profiles and word lists can be shared between performers with ease, letting you explore and perform community-favourite routines in seconds. CONSTANTLY EVOLVING NameForge is packed with tools and always evolving - ready to help you create miracles, anywhere, anytime. *Voice Input requires the ‘Voice Input’ In-App purchase.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iQ Pro Show Control at Free against NameForge's $69.99. iQ Pro Show Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 90%). NameForge's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.6) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 months). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases 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
iQ Pro Show Control is free to download; NameForge costs $69.99 up front. iQ Pro Show Control sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and NameForge sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
NameForge holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 4 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 100% of iQ Pro Show Control's written reviews are positive against 90% of NameForge's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
iQ Pro Show Control ships an update every 2 months, NameForge every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iQ Pro Show Control | NameForge |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $69.99 |
| Rating | 3.6 (5 ratings) | 4.5 (4 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 90.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Subscription | Paid — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 85 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | iQ Stage Solutions LTD | Paul Michael Brook |
Customer experience
iQ Pro Show Control
NameForge
In-app purchases
iQ Pro Show Control
- Audio Monthly$2.991 Month
- IQ Pro Weekly$4.997 Days
- Pro Plan (Monthly)$14.991 Month
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- IQ Pro7 Days trial$14.991 Month
- Pro+ (Monthly)$19.991 Month
- Audio Yearly$29.991 Year
- Pro Plan (Yearly)$149.991 Year
- IQ Pro7 Days trial$149.991 Year
- Gold Plan (Yearly)$199.991 Year
- 1 Credit Pack$2.99
- 5 Credits Pack$11.99
- 15 Credits Pack$34.99
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- 25 Credits Pack$54.99
NameForge
- Unforged Output$29.99
- API Inputs$29.99
- Watch Peek$49.99
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- Voice Input$49.99
- Camera Input$49.99
- Search Result Output$49.99
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