# PreShow vs AX Control

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: PreShow at none against AX Control's 4. AX Control's advantage is update cadence (every 3 days vs fortnightly). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. AX Control sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. PreShow asks for nothing beyond the download.

PreShow ships an update fortnightly, AX Control every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PreShow | AX Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 3 days** |
| Monetization | — | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 41 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.1** | 16.2 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Ebert Marques](https://appshunter.io/developer/1404025963) | [Felipe Rocha Lima](https://appshunter.io/developer/6783942438) |

## What reviewers say

### PreShow

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/preshow/id6761081284)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### AX Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ax-control/id6783942436)

This app turns your iPhone or iPad into a comprehensive remote control for DUONN digital soundboards. Operate faders, EQ, dynamics, effects, and scenes wirelessly from anywhere in the venue. It also allows individual musicians to control their personal monitor mixes.

**Highlights:** Full soundboard control (faders, EQ, dynamics, FX), Personal monitor mixing for musicians, Scene saving and recall, Real-time metering, Local Wi-Fi operation, Demo mode for exploration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AX Control Pro (mensal) | $4.99 | per month |
| AX Control Pro (anual) | $39.99 | per year |
| AX Control Plus | $29.99 | one-time |
| Plus + 3 meses de Pro | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PreShow free?

PreShow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is AX Control free?

AX Control is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Do PreShow or AX Control have ads?

Neither PreShow nor AX Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PreShow or AX Control?

PreShow ships an update fortnightly, and AX Control every 3 days. Most recently, PreShow was updated on October 12, 2026 and AX Control on October 5, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*