# Show|Ready vs Studio Pro Remote

The clearest difference is monetization model: Studio Pro Remote at free against Show|Ready's paid. Studio Pro Remote also leads on rating (3.3 vs 2.8) and review sentiment (40% vs 27%). Show|Ready's advantage is device support (3 vs 1). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Studio Pro Remote holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 81 and 81 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Show|Ready's written reviews are positive against 40% of Studio Pro Remote's.

Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Show|Ready | Studio Pro Remote |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.8 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677/reviews) | **[3.3 (81 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pro-remote/id988444520/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 81 | 81 |
| Positive reviews | 26.8% of reviews | **39.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 5 months |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 12 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 15 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 12+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Right On Cue Services, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/543773969) | [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) |

## What reviewers say

### Show|Ready

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showready/id686687677)

This app provides essential music rehearsal tools for musical theater productions. It offers playback features on iOS devices and director's editing on iPads. A license from a theatrical publisher is required to use the app.

**Highlights:** Music playback, Director's editing (iPad), iOS compatibility, License integration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy tool for learning parts
- 👍 Useful for theater kids
- 👍 Good for practicing songs
- 👍 Helpful for learning harmonies
- 👍 Can layer voices in/out

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Constantly crashing
- 🐛 Glitchy and buggy
- 🐛 App freezes often
- 🐛 Hard to play transition tracks
- 🐛 Sound stops instead of restarting

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes constantly
- App freezes frequently
- App glitches
- App randomly kicks user out
- Buttons not visible on iPhone screen

**Requested features**

- More musical sounds than synth
- Minute/seconds counter for song length
- Ability to move tab bar to bottom
- Mobile view score
- Ability to make notes on the score


### Studio Pro Remote

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/studio-pro-remote/id988444520)

This app provides remote control for Fender Studio Pro and PreSonus Studio One digital audio workstations on Mac and Windows. It functions as a second screen or a mobile controller for recording, mixing, and editing, offering access to transport, mix console, and plug-in parameters.

**Highlights:** Remote control of transport and mix console, Access to all Studio Pro commands and macros, Control plug-in parameters, Fast session navigation, Control multiple Cue Mixes, Access record modes and metronome settings

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Useful for remote recording
- 👍 Great for controlling Studio One
- 👍 Improves workflow
- 👍 Customizable buttons
- 👍 Free to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent connection issues
- 🐛 Incompatible with newer Studio One versions
- 🐛 Not working after updates
- 🐛 App freezes or crashes
- 🐛 Limited functionality

**Reported bugs**

- App does not connect
- App not compatible with Studio One versions
- App freezes
- App crashes
- Macros do not save

**Requested features**

- Add iPhone version
- Add Bluetooth connectivity
- Add USB connection option
- Improve UI/UX
- Control all plugins (not just native)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Show|Ready free?

Show|Ready is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Studio Pro Remote free?

Studio Pro Remote is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Show|Ready or Studio Pro Remote?

Studio Pro Remote is rated higher. Show|Ready averages 2.8 out of 5 from 81 ratings, while Studio Pro Remote averages 3.3 from 81 ratings.

### Do Show|Ready or Studio Pro Remote have ads?

Neither Show|Ready nor Studio Pro Remote shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Show|Ready or Studio Pro Remote?

Show|Ready ships an update every 4 months, and Studio Pro Remote every 5 months. Most recently, Show|Ready was updated on September 28, 2026 and Studio Pro Remote on September 29, 2026.

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