Comparison

Stop&Go Music Player vs ShowOne

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

Head to head
About

Stop&Go Music Player

This music player offers large, intuitive playback controls and advanced features like auto-pause between tracks and adjustable crossfading. Customize your listening experience with playlist editing, dark mode, and the ability to disable screen lock.

Highlights
  • Giant playback buttons
  • Stop & Go mode (auto-pause)
  • Adjustable crossfade
  • Shuffle with crossfading
  • Disable screen lock
  • Edit playlists on the fly
  • Dark mode & color themes
Features
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The music player with huge controls and pro features: - Giant playback buttons - Stop & Go mode - auto-pause between tracks - Crossfade with adjustable duration - Shuffle with crossfading - Disable screen lock - Edit playlists on the fly - Multiple saved playlists (requires an upgrade) - Dark mode & color themes - Soft pause transitions - Repeat playlist or single track - Show/hide seek bar and volume controls Load your audio files or downloaded iCloud songs. Import from Apple Music playlists. Note: Streaming Apple Music songs aren't supported due to DRM. The free version is limited to 1 playlist and 10 songs. Questions? yves.software@gmail.com

About

ShowOne

This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.

Highlights
  • Automatic click sync
  • Tempo and pitch control
  • Voice and visual count-offs
  • Unlimited set creation
  • Customizable click sounds
  • Split audio output
  • MIDI compatibility
Features
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ShowOne is a pro app for musicians who use backing tracks live. You supply the music - we give you the features, flexibility, and stability to play your tracks in any live or rehearsal situation, right from your iPhone or iPad. Never again worry about printing click tracks, lugging cumbersome and expensive audio equipment to shows, or being stuck with songs in the wrong key or tempo. ▸ Featured in: Modern Drummer ("6 More Mobile Apps Every Drummer Should Know"), Keyboard Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Bass Musician Mag, App Advice, Discchord, Music App Blog, and more KEY FEATURES • Automatic click that syncs with your music • Control each track's tempo, pitch, volume, start/end and more • Voice and visual count-offs for any track • Create unlimited sets; add/remove/reorder tracks easily; have tracks automatically play into next • Choose from several custom and familiar click sounds • Audio is split out the headphone jack so the musicians and audience only hear what they need to • Rock solid and stable - no skips or glitches • Clear and intuitive user interface - easy to read in high pressure live situations and on dark stages • Import your music fast and privately via cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, etc) or iTunes File Sharing • Use tracks that you’ve pre-recorded with clicks and cues to one side for more versatility ("User Cue" feature) • Works with 3rd party interfaces from Apogee, PreSonus, iConnectivity, and many more • Backup/restore to cloud and share via Airdrop all of your tracks and sets across multiple devices ▸ Features 4-channel operation! Send full stereo mix to audience with further cue routing options (available as in-app purchase, compatible interface required) • NEW - iPadOS version in portrait and landscape orientation ▸ MIDI-compatible! Control ShowOne's transport with an external keyboard, drum pad or footswitch via MIDI interface. Control and sync with external gear with MIDI Clock output and per-track Program/Bank changes. Available as in-app purchases. ▸ ShowOne was created by an internationally known recording and touring artist and professional stage manager from the ground up with an eye toward what real musicians need. MORE FEATURES • High quality time/pitch algorithm • Click Mute/Delay/Accent are all adjustable for control over your time-keeping • Exclusive ShowOne Crosstalk Control to help reduce crosstalk or bleed when splitting out headphone jack • Works with most audio files (WAV/AIFF/MP3/AAC), 24 bit and up to 96k • Big, striking Transport for ease of control • Bar Counter, Tempo and Pitch displays so you always know where you are • Free version is full-featured, limited to 2 user tracks at a time (unlimited track imports with paid version) VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE • Made for iPhone® and iPad® (works on iPod touch®) • Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for the pros. • Great for drummers, keyboard players, guitar or bass players, musical directors - whoever deals with backing tracks! • National touring acts, local/regional bands, cover bands, church bands, solo artists, street performers, theater troupes - anything! • AND - it works as a solid backup solution for more advanced setups • AND - it’s an excellent practice tool as well! Speed up and slow down tracks with metronome for learning parts, change the pitch, etc. MORE PRAISE FOR SHOWONE! ▸ "...it will probably pay for itself in convenience before you finish your first gig." - Music App Blog ▸ "ShowOne is the perfect tool for running tracks on stage or in rehearsal - no need to invest in a bunch of new gear!" - Nick Wheeler, All-American Rejects ▸ "Blown away by ShowOne…this software is the bomb!" - Bruce Murphy, Men Without Hats ▸ "Thanks for developing such a great app!" - Phil Bennett, Starship - - - - - - - - - - Go to www.ShowOneApp.com, check out the vids and FAQs, or drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! And please LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW after you've used the app a bit.

Screenshots

Stop&Go Music Player4 screens
ShowOne4 screens

Verdict

The call

Stop&Go Music Player and ShowOne both sit at 4.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 77% of Stop&Go Music Player's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShowOne's. ShowOne's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, ratings volume and update cadence 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. Stop&Go Music Player sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.2 for Stop&Go Music Player against 4.2 for ShowOne. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 102 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of Stop&Go Music Player's written reviews are positive against 60% of ShowOne's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Stop&Go Music Player ships an update every 3 weeks, ShowOne every 5 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Stop&Go Music Player versus ShowOne: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStop&Go Music PlayerShowOne
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (102 ratings)4.2 (106 ratings)
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better60.0% of reviews
Number of ratings102106 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreemiumFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.013.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYvz Digital LabOne Zero One Audio

Customer experience

Stop&Go Music Player

All ratings102 ratings
Positive79.4%
Neutral7.8%
Negative12.7%
Written reviews65 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral7.7%
Negative15.4%

ShowOne

All ratings106 ratings
Positive79.2%
Neutral7.5%
Negative13.2%
Written reviews115 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral12.2%
Negative27.8%

Bugs and requests

Stop&Go Music Player

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

ShowOne

Reported bugs

14 issues
  • App crashes when importing tracks
  • Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
  • Click track goes out of sync during playback
  • Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
  • Data loss after app updates
Show 9 more
  • Restore purchases not working properly
  • Support contact unavailable or unresponsive
  • Custom click sound reverts to default on app restart
  • Audio stops mid-song sporadically
  • Set creation causes app to crash
  • Purchase registration failures requiring app reinstall
  • Song titles change to lowercase after import
  • Click track panning issues despite in-app purchases
  • Background battery drain (80%+ usage reported)

Requested features

21 requests
  • Landscape mode support for iPad
  • Larger, more accessible play/pause button
  • True 4-channel audio output capability
  • Multiple tempo changes within a single track
  • Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)
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  • Crossfades between tracks for seamless transitions
  • Loop and repeat functionality
  • Trim by milliseconds instead of bars only
  • Auto-play playlist with customizable gaps between songs
  • Track duration display in set edit screen
  • Automated volume balancing assistance
  • Landscape mode for iPad
  • MIDI program change functionality
  • Voice cues and lyric display integration
  • Ability to add songs without backing tracks to setlist
  • Bulk import for multiple tracks at once
  • Half-step tempo precision (e.g., 68.5 BPM)
  • Click start delay customization
  • Waveform visualization with playhead
  • Backup and restore functionality as standard feature
  • Ability to disable click per-song default settings

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Stop&Go Music Player

One-time1
  • Unlock Stop&Go Plus$7.99
6 purchases

ShowOne

One-time6
  • Click Track Pack 1$0.99
  • MIDI Transport$3.99
  • MIDI Advanced$3.99
Show 3 more
  • Backup Restore$7.99
  • Four Channel Mode$8.99
  • ShowOne Basic Version$14.99

Questions

Is Stop&Go Music Player free?
Stop&Go Music Player is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ShowOne free?
ShowOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Stop&Go Music Player or ShowOne?
Stop&Go Music Player and ShowOne are both rated 4.2 out of 5 on the App Store, from 102 and 106 ratings respectively.
Do Stop&Go Music Player or ShowOne have ads?
Neither Stop&Go Music Player nor ShowOne shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Stop&Go Music Player or ShowOne?
Stop&Go Music Player ships an update every 3 weeks, and ShowOne every 5 weeks. Most recently, Stop&Go Music Player was updated on September 21, 2026 and ShowOne on September 21, 2026.

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