qPlayer vs SessionClick
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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 — 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 — 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 — 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 • Basic (Free) — Stereo audio, 1 setlist, 1 GB cloud storage • Plus — Multitrack audio, video, MIDI, unlimited setlists, 10 GB storage • Pro — Everything in Plus, plus qDMX lighting and 32-channel multitrack • Lifetime Plus — 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
SessionClick
This app provides a reliable metronome designed for live musicians. It offers audio, visual, and tactile feedback to keep you in time, with features for organizing songs into setlists and hands-free operation.
- Audio, visual, and tactile click feedback
- Organize songs into setlists
- Tap tempo functionality
- Hands-free operation with page turners
- Customizable audio click sounds
- Full-screen visual pulse
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SessionClick is built for one thing: keeping you in time on stage — without the fuss. No ads. No subscription. No cloud. Most metronome apps are designed for the practice room. SessionClick is designed for the gig. Set up your songs with the right tempo before you play, arrange them in a setlist, and when the moment comes, tap the song and go. SIMPLE TIMING. NOTHING EXTRA. No time signatures, no subdivisions, no complicated menus. Just the beat — clean, fast, and always one tap away. FEEL THE BEAT, NOT JUST HEAR IT Tired of missing the click in a loud venue? Or click is too loud for quiet events? SessionClick gives you three ways to lock in: • Audio click — with customizable sound • Visual pulse — a full-screen flash visible from the corner of your eye • Tactile beat — hold the "feel the beat" button and feel the phone vibrating BUILT FOR YOUR SETLIST Create songs with their tempo, arrange them into playlists for each night or venue, and navigate your set in seconds. Reorder songs with a drag, swipe to edit or delete — designed for fast stage use even with adrenaline-shaky fingers. TAP TEMPO Don't know the BPM? Tap it in. SessionClick calculates the tempo from your taps and sets it instantly. HANDS FREE OPERATION Use any page turner pedal to start and stop the metronome. FREE TO TRY — ONE-TIME UNLOCK The free version includes up to 50 songs and 5 playlists. It comes with three demo playlists that you can replace by your own. If it fits your workflow, a one-time purchase unlocks unlimited songs and playlists. No subscription, ever.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: qPlayer at every 2 weeks against SessionClick's every 4 months. qPlayer also leads on device support (4 vs 1). SessionClick's advantage is iOS requirement (18.2 vs 26.0). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. qPlayer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and SessionClick sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
qPlayer ships an update every 2 weeks, SessionClick every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | qPlayer | SessionClick |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | — | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Number of ratings | — | 1 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | 18.2 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 33 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Matrix Productions Ltd | Karl-Ernst Kiel |
In-app purchases
qPlayer
- qPlayer Gig$49.99
- qPlayer Plus$99.99
- qPlayer Pro$199.99
SessionClick
- Unlimited Access$1.99
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