QJump Remote vs qPlayer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
QJump Remote
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QJump Remote lets you control an instance of QJump running on a Mac as long as the iOS device and phone are on the same network. Users can see live bar counts of backing and click tracks played back from QLab and also request to go from specific bar numbers. QJump remote will default to a wired ethernet connection if present and works on self assigned IPs. Multiple users can all run QJump Remote, for example and Musical Director, Lighting Director and Choreographer so everyone knows where we are in the track!
qPlayer
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qPlayer is the professional cue player for live performers, function bands, DJs, theatre, and venues. Organise your setlists, play stereo or multitrack audio, output video to external screens, control stage lighting, and trigger everything from MIDI โ all from one app. SETLISTS & CUE MANAGEMENT Build your setlists with drag-and-drop ordering. Set cue points, configure fade times, and lock in your running order so you never miss a beat on stage. AUDIO PLAYBACK Play stereo backing tracks with professional transport controls. Upgrade to Plus for multitrack audio routing โ send click tracks to your drummer and backing tracks to front-of-house simultaneously. VIDEO OUTPUT Display lyrics, visuals, or video files on external screens via HDMI or AirPlay. Attach media to individual tracks so the right content plays automatically. qDMX LIGHTING CONTROL (Pro) Control your stage lighting directly from qPlayer via Art-Net over WiFi. Build fixtures, design scenes with colour palettes, and create movement patterns for moving heads โ all synced to your setlist. MIDI TRIGGERING Trigger play, stop, next track, and lighting scenes from external MIDI devices like drum pads, foot controllers, or keyboards. Fully configurable mappings with MIDI learn. qSTEMS Split any audio file into individual stems using AI-powered separation. Build custom multitrack files from stems right in your browser at my.qplayer.app. CLOUD SYNC & WEB PORTAL Manage setlists, upload media, configure DMX fixtures, and build stems from any browser at my.qplayer.app. Everything syncs to your device automatically. PLANS โข Basic (Free) โ Stereo audio, 1 setlist, 1 GB cloud storage โข Plus โ Multitrack audio, video, MIDI, unlimited setlists, 10 GB storage โข Pro โ Everything in Plus, plus qDMX lighting and 32-channel multitrack โข Lifetime Plus โ All Plus features with a single payment Made by event professionals, for event professionals. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://qplayer.app/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: QJump Remote at none against qPlayer's 3. QJump Remote also leads on update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.0). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. qPlayer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. QJump Remote asks for nothing beyond the download.
QJump Remote ships an update every 3 days, qPlayer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | QJump Remote | qPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 3 days โ better | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No โ better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch โ better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 โ better | 26.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Simon Hendry | Matrix Productions Ltd |
In-app purchases
QJump Remote
No in-app purchases
qPlayer
- qPlayer Gig$49.99
- qPlayer Plus$99.99
- qPlayer Pro$199.99
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