# MagicQ Remote Control vs PA TOOLS

The clearest difference is rating: PA TOOLS at 5.0 against MagicQ Remote Control's 4.3. PA TOOLS also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 63%) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 3 months). MagicQ Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (10 vs 1). On price, ads, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. PA TOOLS sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MagicQ Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

PA TOOLS holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MagicQ Remote Control has 10 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of MagicQ Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 100% of PA TOOLS's.

MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, PA TOOLS every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MagicQ Remote Control | PA TOOLS |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.3 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicq-remote-control/id896639862/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-tools/id6475635649/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **10** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 62.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 3 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 38 MB | 63 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [ChamSys Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/1434389267) | [Olivier Jobin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724582388) |

## What reviewers say

### MagicQ Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/magicq-remote-control/id896639862)

Control your ChamSys lighting console remotely. Adjust focus, color, and test your rig. Edit and update lighting cues, palettes, and groups directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Remote control for MagicQ consoles, Pan and tilt focusing controls, Rainbow color picker, Execute Window for rig testing, Edit and update palettes, groups, and cues

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### PA TOOLS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pa-tools/id6475635649)

This app assists with stage preparation and PA system tuning. It provides tools for L-Acoustics presets, patcher viewing, and calculating wave lengths and room modes.

**Highlights:** L-Acoustics preset guide, Patcher viewer, Wave length calculator, Room mode calculator, Stage preparation assistance

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| PA Tools – Full Unlock | $22.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MagicQ Remote Control free?

MagicQ Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PA TOOLS free?

PA TOOLS is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MagicQ Remote Control or PA TOOLS?

PA TOOLS is rated higher. MagicQ Remote Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while PA TOOLS averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MagicQ Remote Control or PA TOOLS have ads?

Neither MagicQ Remote Control nor PA TOOLS shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MagicQ Remote Control or PA TOOLS?

MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, and PA TOOLS every 3 weeks. Most recently, MagicQ Remote Control was updated on September 7, 2026 and PA TOOLS on September 24, 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.*