Vari vs ProPresenter Remote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Vari
Control your lighting console remotely from any location. Program, adjust, and manage your show with features like command line access, cue playback, and fader control. Ideal for lighting professionals seeking flexibility and precision.
- Remote console control
- Command line access
- Cue playback management
- Groups & palettes editing
- Advanced color picker
- Fader control
- Interactive magic sheets
- Patch table editing
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VL Remote – VariLite NEO Console Control Take full control of your VariLite NEO console from anywhere in the venue. VL Remote puts professional lighting control in the palm of your hand, giving you the freedom to program, adjust, and manage your show from the stage, the stalls, or anywhere in between. Command Line Access - Execute commands in real time, just as you would at the console. Make precise adjustments on the fly without interrupting your workflow. Cue Playback Control - Manage cue lists and trigger playback from wherever you need to be. Stay in sync with your show without being tied to the console. Groups & Palettes - Access, edit, and apply groups and palettes instantly to accelerate programming and keep your session moving. Advanced Color Picker - Dial in exact colors with a powerful, intuitive color picker designed for speed and precision in demanding production environments. Fader Control - Make real-time level adjustments remotely, giving you hands-on control without returning to the desk. Magic Sheets - Visualize your rig and select fixtures intuitively using fully interactive magic sheets. Patch Table - View and edit your patch data whether you're online or working offline — ideal for preparation and troubleshooting. Task Tracking - Keep your production organized with integrated task management, so nothing gets missed during busy shows. Messaging - Communicate directly with your console operators through built-in messaging, keeping your entire team in sync. VL Remote is built for lighting professionals who demand flexibility and precision. Whether you're on a world tour or setting up a one-night show, VL Remote keeps you in control — wherever you are.
ProPresenter Remote
Control your live production presentations remotely from your mobile device. Manage slides, trigger macros, switch scenes, and access media libraries to lead any event seamlessly.
- Control Slides
- Trigger Macros
- Switch Looks/Scenes
- Access Media Libraries
- Control Timers
- Send Stage Messages
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ProPresenter Remote is your pass to total control. Whether you're calling cues at a concert, running visuals at a conference, supporting a speaker from side stage, or getting lyrics up just in time for the next worship song, the ProPresenter Remote app gives you everything you need to lead the moment. Get full control of Slides, Macros, Props, Timers and more—directly from your mobile device and from anywhere in the room. Built for live production: • Control Slides, trigger Macros, fire Props • Switch Looks for different scenes • Access your Libraries, Playlists and Collections • Start and control Timers and show Stage Messages • Use custom remote views that fit your workflow • ...and more! Requires ProPresenter and a local network connection to the presentation computer.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Vari at 3.0 against ProPresenter Remote's 2.5. ProPresenter Remote's advantage is ratings volume (71 vs 2) and review sentiment (17% vs 0%). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Vari holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ProPresenter Remote has 71 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 0% of Vari's written reviews are positive against 17% of ProPresenter Remote's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
Vari ships an update every 2 months, ProPresenter Remote every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on August 17, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Vari | ProPresenter Remote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better | 2.5 (71 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | 17.1% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 2 | 71 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 15.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 45 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Signify Netherlands B.V. | Renewed Vision LLC |
Customer experience
Vari
ProPresenter Remote
In-app purchases
Vari
No in-app purchases
ProPresenter Remote
No in-app purchases
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