Comparison

Clear vs MP Manage

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

MP Manage

Control audio sources, volume, and paging for multiple zones in retail and hospitality settings. Schedule audio events, manage user access, and operate USB players and internal mixers.

Highlights
  • Zone audio source and volume control
  • Scene recall and update
  • Scheduled audio event recall
  • User access management
  • USB player operation
  • Internal mixer control
  • Wireless paging
Features
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MP Manage is an app for use by the staff of facilities with QSC MP-M40 or MP-M80 music and paging mixers installed. These mixers, offering unprecedented capabilities combined with ease of configuration and operation are intended for retail and hospitality applications in which paging messages and high-quality audio from various sources is routed to multiple zones. Live mixing functions are also supported for applications requiring reinforcement of entertainment, presentations or conferences. The functions available to the MP Manage user are determined by the installer of the MP-M40 or MP-M80. These functions may include: Zones – Select an audio source and adjust volume for one or more audio zones. Scenes – Recall and update scenes. Scheduler – Schedule the recall of some or all MP-M settings to support the activity schedule of a facility. Security – Allows the facility manager to grant or remove access to specific sets of functions to other staff members who are using MP Manage. Player – Operates the USB Player. Mixer – Provides control for the MP-M internal mixer. Paging – Supports wireless store and forward paging from smartphones. Requirements iPhone, iPad Pro, iPad, iPad mini running iOS 8.0 or later QSC MP-M-40 or MP-M-80 with version 1.0 or higher firmware installed. Connection to a Wi-Fi network. Visit www.qsc.com for more details on Wi-Fi connections.

Screenshots

Clear4 screens
MP Manage1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Clear at 42% against MP Manage's 0%. Clear also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 33 months) and rating (2.7 vs 2.4). MP Manage's advantage is iOS requirement (12.4 vs 16.0). 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

Clear holds the better App Store score, 2.7 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 42% of Clear's written reviews are positive against 0% of MP Manage's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Clear ships an update every 2 months, MP Manage every 33 months. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Clear versus MP Manage: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterClearMP Manage
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.7 (18 ratings) — better2.4 (23 ratings)
Positive reviews42.1% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1823 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 months — betterEvery 33 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Apple WatchiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS16.012.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size58 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperClear-Com Research inc.QSC Audio Products, LLC.

Customer experience

Clear

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

MP Manage

All ratings23 ratings
Positive26.1%
Neutral13.0%
Negative60.9%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative80.0%

In-app purchases

None

Clear

No in-app purchases

None

MP Manage

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Clear free?
Clear is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MP Manage free?
MP Manage is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Clear or MP Manage?
Clear is rated higher. Clear averages 2.7 out of 5 from 18 ratings, while MP Manage averages 2.4 from 23 ratings.
Do Clear or MP Manage have ads?
Neither Clear nor MP Manage shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Clear or MP Manage?
Clear ships an update every 2 months, and MP Manage every 33 months. Most recently, Clear was updated on October 6, 2026 and MP Manage on October 3, 2026.

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