Comparison

MagicQ Remote Control vs QSC Loudspeaker Control

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MagicQ Remote Control

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
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ChamSys Ltd MagicQ Remote Control ChamSys MagicQ systems provide leading edge control of stage lighting, LED pixelmapping and media systems. The MagicQ Remote enables remote control of MagicQ systems including MagicQ consoles and MagicQ PC Wing solutions. MagicQ Remote supports focusing with pan and tilt controls, colour adjustment using the rainbow colour picker and rig testing through the unique MagicQ Execute Window. Palettes, Groups and Cues can be edited and updated. ChamSys MagicQ software supports up to 102,400 channels (200 DMX universes) and is available to download and use for free from ChamSys website www.chamsys.co.uk. For instructions please use the in app link to the manual; go to Connection, Help and tap the Open Manual button. For bug reports, please submit them to our bugtracker: https://secure.chamsys.co.uk/bugtracker/

About

QSC Loudspeaker Control

Adjust audio settings for compatible QSC loudspeakers directly from your smartphone. Manage input levels, EQ, delay, and Bluetooth modes for a streamlined setup and professional sound control.

Highlights
  • Bluetooth loudspeaker control
  • Input level adjustments
  • Preset application
  • EQ and delay settings
  • Bluetooth stereo and multicast modes
  • Unified control for multiple speakers
Features
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Control your Bluetooth®-equipped QSC loudspeaker system right from your phone! The QSC Loudspeaker Control App gives you instant access to essential audio adjustments without needing to go around to the back panel of the loudspeaker. The QSC Loudspeaker Control App offers a unified control experience with all your Bluetooth®-equipped QSC loudspeakers, including KC12 "K Column", CB10 Battery-Powered Loudspeaker System, and future QSC products. Whether you have one, two, or multiple loudspeakers deployed, you now have one app to control them all. Whether you're setting up for a gig or fine-tuning sound mid-performance, the app lets you control input levels, apply presets, make EQ and delay adjustments as well as manage Bluetooth stereo and multicast modes with ease. It’s the perfect companion for your QSC Bluetooth®-equipped loudspeaker, offering unmatched flexibility, streamlined setup, and professional-grade control—anytime, anywhere.

Screenshots

MagicQ Remote Control4 screens
QSC Loudspeaker Control4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MagicQ Remote Control at 4.3 against QSC Loudspeaker Control's 3.9. MagicQ Remote Control also leads on review sentiment (63% vs 40%) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16). QSC Loudspeaker Control's advantage is update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 3 months). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MagicQ Remote Control holds the better App Store score, 4.3 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 63% of MagicQ Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 40% of QSC Loudspeaker Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, QSC Loudspeaker Control every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 7, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MagicQ Remote Control versus QSC Loudspeaker Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMagicQ Remote ControlQSC Loudspeaker Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (10 ratings) — better3.9 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews62.5% of reviews — better40.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1019 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS14.0 — better16
Further details — not scored
Size38 MB38 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperChamSys LtdQSC Audio Products, LLC.

Customer experience

MagicQ Remote Control

All ratings10 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive62.5%
Neutral25.0%
Negative12.5%

QSC Loudspeaker Control

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive40.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative60.0%

In-app purchases

None

MagicQ Remote Control

No in-app purchases

None

QSC Loudspeaker Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MagicQ Remote Control free?
MagicQ Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is QSC Loudspeaker Control free?
QSC Loudspeaker Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MagicQ Remote Control or QSC Loudspeaker Control?
MagicQ Remote Control is rated higher. MagicQ Remote Control averages 4.3 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while QSC Loudspeaker Control averages 3.9 from 19 ratings.
Do MagicQ Remote Control or QSC Loudspeaker Control have ads?
Neither MagicQ Remote Control nor QSC Loudspeaker Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MagicQ Remote Control or QSC Loudspeaker Control?
MagicQ Remote Control ships an update every 3 months, and QSC Loudspeaker Control every 6 weeks. Most recently, MagicQ Remote Control was updated on September 7, 2026 and QSC Loudspeaker Control on September 22, 2026.

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