Comparison

Clear vs qControl

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

Head to head
About

Clear

This app functions as a virtual intercom control panel, allowing users to communicate over IP networks. It offers features like point-to-point and group calling, partyline communication, and encrypted audio, replicating the experience of traditional intercom systems.

Highlights
  • Virtual intercom control panel
  • Point-to-Point calling
  • Point-to-Multipoint group calling
  • Partyline and IFB communications
  • Push-to-talk functionality
  • Encrypted audio communication
Features
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Clear-Com’s Agent-IC mobile app is designed for use with Clear-Com’s intercom systems such as the Eclipse HX Matrix Intercom, Encore Analog Partyline Intercom, and HelixNet Digital Network Partyline System. The virtual intercom control panel operates on all iPhone and iPads and connects from anywhere in the world over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP networks. Agent-IC delivers the same user experience as traditional intercom key panels. Even on the mobile device, the app is fully featured with Point-to-Point calling, Point-to-Multipoint group calling, Partyline, IFB communications with logic triggering, PTT (Push-to-talk), local cross-point audio level control, and notifications. All communication is encrypted to AES. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY ECLIPSE HX Agent-IC needs the Eclipse HX matrix intercom with virtual panel licenses enabled for operation. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration from the organization’s system administrator using EHX. Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Eclipse HX on iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within EHX and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Eclipse HX intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional, IP and Agent-IC users on the host Eclipse HX network. AGENT-IC HOSTED BY LQ IP INTERFACES Alternatively, Agent-IC can directly connect to LQ IP interface devices in order to link to any one of Clear-Com’s partyline systems. By doing so, Partyline users can speak directly to a remote contributor user on Agent-IC. Accessing the app requires proper authorization and system pre-configuration via the LQ Core Configuration Manager (CCM). Once authentication is complete, authorized users can connect to their host Partyline system on an iPhone or iPad as long as they are connected over any 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi/IP network. Agent-IC installation is simple. Download and install the app on the mobile device. Enter the passcode provided within CCM and authentication will begin. A unique and secure connection will be established between the device and the host Partyline intercom system. Once verified, the user is ready to communicate with any traditional intercom user on the Clear-Com network.

About

qControl

Control QLab audio software remotely from your iOS device. This simple application provides a streamlined interface for managing audio cues on your Mac.

Highlights
  • Remote control for QLab
  • Simple interface
  • iOS device compatibility
  • Audio cue management
Features
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Very simple app that allows the control of QLab audio software via iOS Device. Figure 53® and QLab® are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC. qController is not affiliated with with Figure 53, LLC and this application has not been reviewed nor is it approved by Figure 53, LLC

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
qControl4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: qControl at 4.6 against Clear's 2.7. qControl also leads on review sentiment (78% vs 42%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Clear's advantage is ratings volume (18 vs 5). On price, update cadence, 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

qControl holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 78% of qControl's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, qControl every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on October 6, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clear versus qControl: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearqControl
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings)4.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings18 — better5
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple Watch — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS16.08.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB91 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research inc.Joel Wetzell

Customer experience

Clear

All ratings18 ratings
Positive27.8%
Neutral22.2%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive42.1%
Neutral31.6%
Negative26.3%

qControl

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

qControl

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is qControl free?
qControl is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or qControl?
qControl is rated higher. Clear averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while qControl averages 4.6 from 5 ratings.
Do Clear or qControl have ads?
Neither Clear nor qControl shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or qControl?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and qControl every 6 weeks. Most recently, Clear was updated on October 6, 2026 and qControl on October 6, 2026.

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