Go Button vs Sound Show
Go Button
gobutton.app
Sound Show
soundshow.appSide by side
| Figure | Go Button | Sound Show |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | — | Yes |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 2 |
| Spec score · Soundboard Software | 8.1 (#7) | 8.1 (#8) |
| Audio formats | It supports WAV, AIFF, AIFC, M4A, AAC, MP3, MOV, CAF, 3GP, MPEG4 audio, and FLAC, but cannot play copy-protected audio. | The feature list names MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP2, WMA, OGG and AIFF support for sounds. |
| Headquarters | Baltimore, Maryland, USA | Perwez, Belgium |
| Integrations | Shows can be shared through AirDrop or the iOS Files app, imported from services such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox, and imported into QLab. | Pro includes MIDI, Stream Deck, OBS, QLC+ lighting control and Android remote control integrations. |
| Privacy | Figure 53 says Go Button saves show data in an internal database and imported audio files inside the app on disk; users can choose to export shows to services such as iCloud Drive or Dropbox. | The privacy policy says Sound Show does not store payment card details and does not sell or rent personal data. |
| Purpose | Go Button creates and plays sound cue playlists for live performances on iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch. | Sound Show is a soundboard and multimedia player for managing audio cues in live performances. |
| Remote control | It supports iOS-compatible remotes, Bluetooth keyboards and accessories, MIDI input, and OSC commands. | The Android remote can control the desktop software when both devices are on the same Wi-Fi network. |
| Requirements | Go Button requires iOS 15 or later. | The download page specifies Windows 10 21H1 or newer, macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Linux x86_64, and Android 6.0 or newer. |
| Support | Figure 53 offers email support and says it typically replies within an hour on weekdays from 9am to 7pm Eastern US time. | The feature comparison says users can get help or request features through Discord, Facebook or the website contact form. |
Plans
In their own words
Go Button
Go Button is an iOS app for creating and running sound cue playlists for live performances on iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch. It can play several sounds at once, advance through a cue list with the GO button, or trigger ad-lib effects from Hit buttons. Cues may auto-stop, fade, loop, or duck, with separate volume, pan, speed, and pitch controls. Playback accepts iOS-compatible remotes, Bluetooth keyboards and accessories, MIDI input, OSC commands, and hotkeys. Shows can move through AirDrop or the iOS Files app, arrive from iCloud Drive or Dropbox, and be imported into QLab. Supported audio includes WAV, AIFF, AIFC, M4A, AAC, MP3, MOV, CAF, 3GP, MPEG4 audio, and FLAC; copy-protected files are excluded. It requires iOS 15 or later. The free version costs nothing for one saved playlist; the $99.99, paid once Pro License allows unlimited playlists.
Sound Show
Sound Show is a soundboard and multimedia player for managing audio cues in live performances. Tracks can be layered or crossfaded, with separate volume and playback controls. It can project video, images, text and webcam feeds on a second display. Sequences can include delays, automatic starts, simultaneous playback or waits for input; playlists support autoplay, shuffle, looping, saving and loading. Supported sound formats listed include MP3, WAV, FLAC, MP2, WMA, OGG and AIFF. The free edition allows up to 10 tabs and 40 sounds per tab, with limited visual customization, some locked modules and up to two audio outputs. Pro costs €45, paid once and adds unlimited tabs and sounds, custom grids, skins and icons, integrations, and up to eight outputs. The Android remote can control the desktop software when both devices share a Wi-Fi network. Requirements include Windows 10 21H1 or newer, macOS 11 Big Sur or newer, Linux x86_64 and Android 6.0 or newer.