PadVox vs VisualGIG
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side ā with what reviewers say about each.
PadVox
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FOR MUSICIANS, PLAY & MIX MULTITRACK PLAYBACK & LIVE MIXING ⢠Load and play multitrack audio stems with independent volume, mute, solo, and output routing ⢠Mix up to 16 output channels for professional audio interfaces ⢠Ultra-low latency audio engine (64-frame buffer) for real-time performance ⢠Per-channel VU meters for precise level monitoring SETLISTS & PLAYLISTS ⢠Organize your songs into playlists for each show ⢠Auto-advance through your setlist in Show Mode ⢠Associate playlists with events for quick access on stage SYNCED LYRICS & CUES ⢠Display time-synced lyrics and stage cues during playback ⢠Output lyrics to an external display via HDMI or AirPlay ⢠Keep your whole team on the same page VIDEO SYNC ⢠Synchronize video playback with your audio tracks ⢠Route video to external displays for live visuals APPLE WATCH COMPANION ⢠Control playback from your wrist: play, pause, next, previous ⢠View your setlist and current track on Apple Watch EXTERNAL DISPLAY ⢠Output lyrics and video to a second screen via HDMI or AirPlay ⢠Full-screen lyrics with current cue highlighting FOR MANAGERS, PLAN & COORDINATE CALENDAR & EVENT MANAGEMENT ⢠Schedule concerts, rehearsals, recordings, meetings, and more ⢠Recurring events with flexible rules ⢠Attach venue info, schedules, accommodation, and transport details ⢠Guest list management with check-in tracking ⢠Credential and access zone management per event TOUR MANAGEMENT ⢠Organize events into tours with timeline views ⢠Track logistics: travel, accommodation, venues ⢠Stage plots, tech riders, and checklists per event ⢠Contract management and document storage TICKETING & CREDENTIALS ⢠Generate QR-coded credentials for artists, crew, and guests ⢠Define access zones per event ⢠Track ticket sales and attendance FOR EVERYONE ā COLLABORATE PROJECT COLLABORATION ⢠Create projects and invite members with role-based permissions (owner, editor, viewer) ⢠Real-time sync across all project members via cloud ⢠Offline-first: everything works without internet, syncs when connected ADDITIONAL FEATURES ⢠Import audio files from Files, iCloud Drive, or other apps ⢠Cloud backup and sync ⢠Content deduplication to save storage ⢠Works on both iPhone and iPad with adaptive layouts PadVox is built by musicians, for musicians and their teams. Whether you're a solo artist managing backing tracks or a project manager coordinating international tours, PadVox keeps everything in sync ā on stage and off. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.padvox.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.padvox.com/privacy
VisualGIG
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Your whole show on iPhone. VisualGIG turns your iPhone into a pad player for the stage. Build the set at home, walk into the bar, and fire playback, VS and effects with one tap ā no laptop. No accounts. No streaming. No waiting on venue Wi-Fi. BUILT TO FIRE INSTANTLY Every file is armed when you open the set, not when you press the pad. Sound starts when your finger lands. Files play from the device. STAGE SCREEN On stage the app keeps only your pads, what's playing and the clock. Nothing to edit mid-song. ⢠Screen never sleeps mid-set ⢠Pads keep their positions (muscle memory) ⢠Next cue marked NEXT ⢠Timecode inside the playing pad ⢠Exit takes a deliberate hold ā a bump can't end the show Airplane-mode reminder before the set: one call can duck your audio in front of a room. PADS THAT DO MORE THAN PLAY ⢠Play over ā layer on top; background ducks ⢠Hold to play ā stingers, count-ins, hits ⢠Loop ā beds and ambience ⢠Fade out ā smooth ending ⢠Per-pad mixer ā level and duck amount BUILDING A SET ⢠A set for each night ā name, venue, colour ⢠Import WAV, AIFF, MP3 or M4A from Files / iCloud ⢠Library folders ā select, move and share files ⢠Or record into a pad with the mic ⢠Audition before you commit ⢠Edit: tap to change, hold to remove ⢠Missing file? The pad tells you instead of failing silently All of that is free. No account, no trial timer. VISUALGIG PRO ā OPTIONAL SUBSCRIPTION PRO adds the stage tools. Building sets and playing pads work without it. ⢠Metronome & count-in ā a click on every pad: count-in, tempo found from your audio (or tap it), click panned to one ear, or a pad that is only the click. REQUIRES VISUALGIG PRO. ⢠MIDI Controller ā USB or Bluetooth pedal. REQUIRES VISUALGIG PRO. ⢠Apple Watch ā cues from your wrist. REQUIRES VISUALGIG PRO. ⢠Pad styles, set export and import, ZIP import. REQUIRES VISUALGIG PRO. ⢠VisualGIG PRO Monthly ā auto-renewing ⢠VisualGIG PRO Annual ā auto-renewing Prices in local currency in the app. Charged to your Apple Account. Renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage in Apple Account settings. FOR PEOPLE WHO ACTUALLY GIG Bar and cover bands, solo players with VS/playback, theatre and events. Anyone who has watched a laptop update itself twenty minutes before doors. WHAT IT DOESN'T DO A cue player, not a DAW. No timeline, no streaming, no cloud sync. Sets stay on device ā on purpose. Available in English and Portuguese (Brazil). Fewer things to go wrong at 9pm. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://visualgig.app/privacy
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Verdict
PadVox and VisualGIG are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters ā price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them ā neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. PadVox sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and VisualGIG sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
PadVox ships an update every 2 weeks, VisualGIG every 9 days. Both last shipped on October 14, 2026.
| Parameter | PadVox | VisualGIG |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 9 days ā better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 ā better | 17.6 |
| Further details ā not scored | ||
| Size | 226 MB | 28 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | CARLITOXWAY | Aloisio Mello |
In-app purchases
PadVox
- Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
- PadVox Solo$10.001 Month
- PadVox Band$22.001 Month
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- Business Monthly$29.991 Month
- PadVox Stage Pro$49.001 Month
- PadVox Solo$89.001 Year
- Pro Annual$89.991 Year
- PadVox Agency$129.001 Month
- PadVox Band$199.001 Year
- Business Annual$269.991 Year
- PadVox Stage Pro$499.001 Year
VisualGIG
- Monthly Subscription$1.991 Month
- Annual Subscription$11.991 Year









