Comparison

PC WatchX vs CueRemote

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

Head to head
About

PC WatchX

Features
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The app helps you monitor and control all computers (including Windows and macOS) in your system. Learn more at https://pcwatchx.com Some key features of PC WatchX: - Track the duration of each computer session. - Continuously capture screenshots at customizable intervals. - Monitor live screen activity. - Monitor website browsing history. - Control website access. - Monitor camera activity. - Control mouse and keyboard. - Remotely power on/off computers. - Send notifications and locate computers. And many other optional features.

About

CueRemote

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CueRemote is a remote control for operating QLab 5 from an iPhone or iPad over your venue’s local network. See the live workspace, cue lists, playhead, and running or paused cues. Control GO, STOP, pause, resume, and playhead navigation with an interface designed for rehearsals and live shows. LIVE CUE CONTROL β€’ GO, STOP, pause, resume, and stop each running cue individually. β€’ Load to Time: load a cue at a chosen point before GO, using the slider or buttons. β€’ Go to Cue: enter a cue number to fire it or move the playhead to it. β€’ Yellow progress bars show running, paused, and loaded cue progress, including pre-wait. β€’ Selecting another cue resets the previous cue and updates Load to Time. β€’ Open or close a Group in CueRemote and it updates in QLab. β€’ Select cues and move the playhead from the list. β€’ Switch cue lists from your device; GO fires the list shown in CueRemote. β€’ Carts: tap a cue to fire it. β€’ Lock controls to prevent accidental changes during a show. β€’ Get a warning when QLab and CueRemote show different cue lists. CONNECTION β€’ Discover QLab automatically with Bonjour or connect manually by IP address. β€’ OSC over TCP with automatic reconnection. β€’ Connection status stays visible. Stale workspace data is identified and unsafe commands are disabled. PRIVACY CueRemote requires no account, has no ads, and uses no analytics or tracking. Connection data stays on your device. The QLab passcode is stored in the device’s Keychain and is not synced to iCloud. REQUIREMENTS β€’ A Mac running QLab 5. β€’ iOS or iPadOS 17.6 or later. β€’ Your iPhone or iPad and Mac must be able to communicate over the local network. β€’ Enable OSC access in QLab and grant View and Control permissions. CueRemote never requests Edit permission. QLab runs the show and plays its media. CueRemote displays workspace state and sends OSC control commands; it does not create, edit, or delete cues. QLab is a trademark of Figure 53, LLC. CueRemote is not affiliated with or endorsed by Figure 53.

Screenshots

PC WatchX4 screens
CueRemote4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CueRemote at daily against PC WatchX's monthly. PC WatchX's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PC WatchX ships an update monthly, CueRemote daily. Both last shipped on October 9, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
PC WatchX versus CueRemote: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPC WatchXCueRemote
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better17.6
Further details β€” not scored
Size52 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKien VuUNQUINTO

In-app purchases

None

PC WatchX

No in-app purchases

None

CueRemote

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PC WatchX free?
PC WatchX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CueRemote free?
CueRemote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PC WatchX or CueRemote have ads?
Neither PC WatchX nor CueRemote shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PC WatchX or CueRemote?
PC WatchX ships an update monthly, and CueRemote daily. Most recently, PC WatchX was updated on October 9, 2026 and CueRemote on October 9, 2026.

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