Comparison

The Missing Tape vs Cue Killer

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

Head to head
About

The Missing Tape

Features
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THE MISSING TAPE - NEXT-GENERATION E-INK CONTROL Transform the way you interact with your e-ink display device. The Missing Tape combines cutting-edge voice recognition, intuitive touch controls, and seamless wireless connectivity to give you unprecedented control over your e-ink experience. CREATIVE FREEDOM • Digital canvas with real-time drawing • Multiple brush sizes and colors • Instant send to your e-ink device • Save your artwork to Photos • Professional-grade eraser tools VOICE-POWERED QUICK LOAD • Control 100 image slots with your voice • Speak a keyword to instantly switch images • Continuous listening mode with activation words • Smart number recognition for precise control • Custom keyword mapping for each slot • Volume key shortcuts for hands-free operation INTELLIGENT GALLERY MANAGEMENT • Browse and organize image collections • Batch upload multiple images at once • Drag-and-drop reordering • Automatic thumbnail generation • Clear cache management • Instant preview and editing SEAMLESS CONNECTIVITY • Dual connection modes: Bluetooth + Wi-Fi • Auto-reconnect to last device • Real-time connection monitoring • Quick device switching • Secure serial number activation ADVANCED FEATURES • Cyberpunk-inspired UI with neon accents • Haptic feedback for every action • Offline voice recognition support • Custom sleep and idle settings • Device information dashboard • Battery and network status monitoring PERFECT FOR: • Digital artists and illustrators • Content creators and designers • E-ink enthusiasts • Smart home integrators • Productivity power users PRIVACY & SECURITY • All data stored locally on your device • No cloud uploads or tracking • Secure device pairing • Serial number protection WHY THE MISSING TAPE? The Missing Tape isn't just a control app—it's a complete ecosystem for e-ink device management. With industry-leading voice recognition, intuitive gesture controls, and a beautiful cyberpunk interface, managing your e-ink display has never been more effortless or enjoyable. Whether you're an artist sketching on-the-go, a professional managing visual displays, or an enthusiast exploring the possibilities of e-ink technology, The Missing Tape provides the tools you need to unlock your device's full potential. REQUIREMENTS: • iOS 13.0 or later • Compatible with The Missing Tape e-ink device • Microphone access for voice control (optional) • Photo library access for image upload (optional) SUPPORT: Have questions or feedback? We're here to help! • Email: contact@yaomagic.com • Website: www.yaomagic.com

About

Cue Killer

This app provides comprehensive show control for performers managing their own audio-visual elements. It allows users to create ordered cue lists for slides, sound, video, and more, with hands-free operation options. Designed for live performance, it offers features for audience interaction and efficient show building.

Highlights
  • Create ordered cue lists
  • Control slides, audio, video, and camera
  • Hands-free operation with external devices
  • Live audience interaction via QR codes
  • Import show files from other apps
  • In-app AI assistant for show ideas
Features
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Cue Killer is show control for performers who run their own AV. Build one ordered cue list, press GO, and let the next slide, sound, video, camera cut, overlay, blackout, QR moment, or transition land exactly on your beat. Made for magicians, mentalists, speakers, musicians, comedians, event hosts, worship teams, buskers, and anyone who has to perform and run the booth at the same time. WHAT YOU CAN CUE - Slides, PDFs, Keynote/PowerPoint exports, images, video, audio, live camera, text, frames, lower thirds, QR codes, audience polls, waits, groups, mic/listen mode, blackout, and stop-audio cues. - Audio cues include fades, crossfades, looping, trim, level control, and a dedicated kill-audio action. - Visual cues can use cinematic crossfades or dip-to-black transitions, plus branded overlays and big live text. RUN IT HANDS-FREE - Map GO, BACK, LIVE, blackout, deck navigation, and audio actions to Flic buttons, Bluetooth clickers, game controllers, MIDI, OSC, or the built-in web remote. - Add spoken trigger phrases so a line in your script can fire any cue. - Use the camera to recognize a prop and fire the matching cue while your hands stay in the routine. BUILT FOR THE BIG SCREEN - Send clean audience output over HDMI or AirPlay while your iPhone or iPad stays on the operator console. - Use live camera cues with zoom, picture-in-picture/split layouts, peer cameras, browser cameras, and overlays. - Fire audience interaction cues: the crowd scans a QR code or enters a short code at cue-killer.com, then votes in live polls, number guesses, or word clouds. BUILD FASTER - Import media once and reuse it across shows. - Import Go Button, StageCue, and CSV show files. - Use Killian, the in-app assistant, for setup help and for generating show ideas, cue drafts, images, sound effects, music beds, and voiceovers when you connect your own AI keys. CONFIDENCE UNDER PRESSURE Cue Killer is designed around the live moment: what is on air, what is standing by, what GO will fire next, and how to panic-silence everything fast. It is approachable enough for a solo performer, but serious enough for a real stage.

Screenshots

The Missing Tape4 screens
Cue Killer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: The Missing Tape at fortnightly against Cue Killer's every 5 weeks. The Missing Tape also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

The Missing Tape ships an update fortnightly, Cue Killer every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 7 level
The Missing Tape versus Cue Killer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterThe Missing TapeCue Killer
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size74 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXinge YaoKalani Helekunihi

In-app purchases

None

The Missing Tape

No in-app purchases

None

Cue Killer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is The Missing Tape free?
The Missing Tape is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cue Killer free?
Cue Killer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do The Missing Tape or Cue Killer have ads?
Neither The Missing Tape nor Cue Killer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, The Missing Tape or Cue Killer?
The Missing Tape ships an update fortnightly, and Cue Killer every 5 weeks. Most recently, The Missing Tape was updated on October 24, 2026 and Cue Killer on October 15, 2026.

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