Comparison

CommandGO vs CuePilot

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

Head to head
About

CommandGO

Features
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CommandGO is a show-ready music player and lighting trigger for the CommandGO hardware unit. Build cue markers on a waveform, send OSC cues on time, and run your whole show from one clear screen. Highlights: Perform mode: Big GO/STOP, elapsed & remaining timers, show list, and a 3Γ—3 grid of Quick Cues with custom labels and colors. Edit mode: See the waveform, add/rename cue markers, jump to previous/next cues, and fine-tune timing with a simple slider. Precise OSC triggers: Fire cues at markers or tap any Quick Cueβ€”CommandGO sends the OSC message immediately over your local network. Shows & songs: Organize tracks into shows, save markers to disk, and reload your set in seconds. Low-latency feel: Optional latency adjustment to match your environment. Fast and reliable: Works fully offline. No sign-in. No cloud. Just your device and your CommandGO unit. Requirements: Lighting control features require a CommandGO hardware unit on the same local network. OSC is sent via UDP to the IP/port you configure in the app. Privacy: CommandGO does not collect personal data. Settings (like IP/port), shows, and markers are stored locally on your device. Support & Manual: Manual, tips, and hardware purchase: commandgo.net Run the show. Hit GO. CommandGO handles the rest.

About

CuePilot

Features
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Run every presentation from one device. CuePilot turns nearby iPhones and iPads into a dependable stage timer system. Start a session on the controller, connect up to four display devices, and keep speakers on time without accounts, cloud services, or internet access. BUILT FOR LIVE ROOMS β€’ Start, pause, resume, and reset the timer remotely β€’ Add or remove one minute with a tap β€’ Send large cues such as WRAP UP, STOP, or SLOW DOWN β€’ Set yellow and red warning thresholds β€’ Continue counting upward after time expires β€’ Keep the display awake in a clean, full-screen view NEARBY, PRIVATE, AND RESILIENT CuePilot discovers devices over the local network. Displays continue from their latest timer state if the connection is interrupted and automatically synchronize after reconnecting. Session data stays between your nearby devices. FREE FOR EVERY DISPLAY Local timers, full-screen display mode, and joining a nearby session are free. Speakers and venues can install CuePilot on every display device without an additional purchase. CUEPILOT PRO β€” ONE-TIME PURCHASE Unlock remote controller sessions, connect up to four displays, customize cue buttons, and save your own presets. Pay once with no subscription. Family Sharing is supported. CuePilot requires iOS or iPadOS 17 or later. Nearby devices should have Wi-Fi enabled. Internet access is not required for timer sessions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

CommandGO4 screens
CuePilot4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: CommandGO at none against CuePilot's 1. CommandGO also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 months). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. CuePilot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. CommandGO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CommandGO ships an update every 4 days, CuePilot every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
CommandGO versus CuePilot: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCommandGOCuePilot
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 4 days β€” betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo β€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.517.0 β€” better
Further details β€” not scored
Size3 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMark NeisserζƒŸθΆŠ εΌ 

In-app purchases

None

CommandGO

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

CuePilot

One-time1
  • CuePilot Pro Lifetime$14.99

Questions

Is CommandGO free?
CommandGO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CuePilot free?
CuePilot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do CommandGO or CuePilot have ads?
Neither CommandGO nor CuePilot shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CommandGO or CuePilot?
CommandGO ships an update every 4 days, and CuePilot every 2 months. Most recently, CommandGO was updated on October 7, 2026 and CuePilot on September 29, 2026.

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