Comparison

Magic Cue vs Casting Quarter

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

Head to head
About

Magic Cue

This app provides comprehensive show control for performers, allowing them to program and visualize audio, video, and camera elements. It integrates seamlessly with smart buttons for easy triggering of custom commands and supports both wired and wireless setups for flexible performance environments.

Highlights
  • Show programming with audio, video, and camera
  • Integration with Flic Smart Buttons
  • Long-range Bluetooth connectivity
  • Wired and wireless setup options
  • Import/export show elements
  • Visual show programming
Features
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Magic Cue is the official companion app to the Magic Cue hardware product. Magic Cue is the revolutionary show control technology designed for performers by performers powered by the iQ Pro engine. - You Control the Show Magic Cue puts the power in your hands with an easy-to-use interface suitable for beginners and advanced features for professionals. Visualise and program your entire show with audio, video, and camera capabilities on the go. - Seamless Integration with Flic Buttons Experience unmatched control with Flic Smart Buttons, known for their stability and security. These lightweight, tactile buttons integrate directly with Magic Cue, allowing you to trigger custom commands from anywhere on stage. - Reliable and Long-Range Bluetooth Enjoy reliable Bluetooth connectivity with a range of up to 200 meters outdoors and 50 meters indoors. Perform without worrying about connection issues. - Wired or Wireless Setup Magic Cue supports both wired HDMI connections and wireless streaming via Apple TV, ensuring you stay in control regardless of your setup. - Effortlessly Import and Export your Show Import your own videos, music, and images, or download from the cloud. Share and backup your shows easily, accessible anytime, anywhere. Transform your performances with Magic Cue, the ultimate show control app. Download the app now and take full control of your show, wherever you go.

About

Casting Quarter

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Casting Quarter brings casting opportunities, artists and verified casting companies together in one organised, accessible platform. Instead of searching across numerous social-media groups and separate casting pages, artists can discover opportunities, build their professional profile, apply for roles and communicate with casting companies from one app. FOR ARTISTS Create a professional artist profile featuring your biography, experience, skills, availability, headshots, performance media, showreels, CV details and social links. Browse opportunities across circus, cruise ship entertainment, theatre, television, film, commercials, music videos and other performance categories. Artists can: • Search and filter open casting opportunities • View casting descriptions and role requirements • Apply directly through the app • Track submitted and shortlisted applications • Maintain availability information • Receive important application and message notifications • Communicate with casting companies after being shortlisted • Control profile-media watermarks and privacy settings Registered artists may start with Free Access, including up to three full casting-post views per day. Artist Premium provides unlimited casting access and proposal messaging, subject to the features shown in the app. FOR COMPANIES Verified casting companies can create a professional company profile, publish casting opportunities, review applicants, shortlist suitable artists and manage proposal conversations. Company tools include: • Company verification and moderation • Casting creation and applicant management • Detailed talent search and filtering • Artist profiles, media and availability, with CV access subject to artist and application permissions • Shortlisting and proposal messaging • Push notifications for applications and conversations • In-app reporting and safety tools GUEST ACCESS Guests can browse open casting titles, categories and full descriptions without creating an account. Registration or login is required to view company information, dates, payment details, complete requirements and application options. SUBSCRIPTIONS Casting Quarter offers Artist Premium and Company Premium as monthly, three-month and annual auto-renewable subscriptions. Available plans, current local prices and included features are displayed before purchase. Payment is charged to your Apple Account after confirmation. Subscriptions renew automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current billing period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions through your Apple Account settings. Existing purchases can be restored within the app. SAFETY AND ELIGIBILITY Casting Quarter is intended only for users aged 18 or over. Company profiles and platform activity may be reviewed by moderators. Users can report inappropriate content or behaviour through the app. Terms of Use (Apple Standard EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://castingquarter.com/privacy/ Platform Terms: https://castingquarter.com/terms/ Community Guidelines: https://castingquarter.com/community/

Screenshots

Magic Cue3 screens
Casting Quarter4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Magic Cue at none against Casting Quarter's 6. Casting Quarter's advantage is update cadence (every 9 days vs every 4 months). 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. Casting Quarter sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Magic Cue asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Magic Cue ships an update every 4 months, Casting Quarter every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Magic Cue versus Casting Quarter: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagic CueCasting Quarter
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 9 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.016.0
Further details — not scored
Size114 MB9 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperVanishing Inc. Magic LLCVLADISLAV KHVOSTIK

In-app purchases

None

Magic Cue

No in-app purchases

6 purchases

Casting Quarter

Subscriptions6
  • Artist Premium Monthly$5.991 Month
  • Artist Premium 3 Months$14.993 Months
  • Company Premium Monthly$14.991 Month
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  • Company Premium 3 Months$39.993 Months
  • Artist Premium Annual$49.991 Year
  • Company Premium Annual$129.991 Year

Questions

Is Magic Cue free?
Magic Cue is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Casting Quarter free?
Casting Quarter is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Magic Cue or Casting Quarter have ads?
Neither Magic Cue nor Casting Quarter shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Magic Cue or Casting Quarter?
Magic Cue ships an update every 4 months, and Casting Quarter every 9 days. Most recently, Magic Cue was updated on November 4, 2026 and Casting Quarter on November 10, 2026.

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