# ShowOne vs Easy Performer

The clearest difference is ads: ShowOne at none against Easy Performer's shown. Easy Performer's advantage is rating (4.7 vs 4.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Easy Performer holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 106 and 159 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ShowOne's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy Performer's.

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, Easy Performer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowOne | Easy Performer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757/reviews) | **[4.7 (159 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 106 | **159** |
| Positive reviews | 60.5% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 42 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Zero One Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983764756) | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Click Track Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Transport | $3.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Advanced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $7.99 | one-time |
| Four Channel Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| ShowOne Basic Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to import audio files from multiple sources
- 🎵 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚙️ Flexible tempo and pitch adjustment without quality loss
- 🎚️ Effective click track and cue functionality
- 📱 Works reliably on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent import failures and crashes
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation, no landscape mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and unclear pricing structure
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during use
- ❌ Limited track capacity in free version (5 songs max)

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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.)


### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control.  Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

**Highlights:** Audio and video playback, Real-time lyric display, Customizable setlists, Cloud media import, Smooth fade-out, MIDI plugin support

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- MIDI device not remembered
- MIDI device recognition is difficult
- MP3 videos displayed upside down
- Video playback starts without audio
- Playhead does not move in video playback

**Requested features**

- Allow MIDI device to be remembered
- Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
- Add independent audio outputs
- Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
- Support for PDF import alongside music


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowOne free?

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

### Is Easy Performer free?

Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, ShowOne or Easy Performer?

Easy Performer is rated higher. ShowOne averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while Easy Performer averages 4.7 from 159 ratings.

### Do ShowOne or Easy Performer have ads?

Easy Performer shows ads; ShowOne does not.

### Which is updated more often, ShowOne or Easy Performer?

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, and Easy Performer fortnightly. Most recently, ShowOne was updated on October 24, 2026 and Easy Performer on October 30, 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.*