Comparison

Qu vs CloudMaestro

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

Head to head
About

Qu

This app offers wireless mobile control for specific digital mixing consoles. It allows non-technical users to adjust essential parameters like levels and mutes, simplifying audio management for various applications.

Highlights
  • Wireless control for Qu mixers
  • Adjust input and master faders
  • Control mutes and mute groups
  • Manage send and group levels
  • Configure softkeys
  • Simultaneous iOS device support
Features
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Qu-Control release V1.93 for iOS devices. This version is for Qu mixers running V1.9* firmware. Qu-Control provides wireless mobile control for an Allen & Heath Qu digital mixing console.With simple configuration and set-up, it gives focused control of Qu consoles to those who only need access to some parameters, e.g. levels or mutes. Qu-Control works simultaneously with Qu-Pad and the Qu mixing consoles.Complex set-up of routing, levels and processing are carried out within the mixing console or Qu-Pad by an experienced user, then Qu-Control can be configured and used by non-technical users or when only a few parameters require adjustment. Typical applications include simple source selection to more complex venue audio management.Qu-Control can also be used to control send levels to a single mix for monitoring, recording or live streaming. The Qu range supports simultaneous connection of up to 8 iOS devices with up to two of these running Qu-Pad (for complete control of the mixer) and the rest running Qu-Control or Qu-You apps, all of which are available free from the Apple Store. Qu-Control allows for the following to be controlled in any Qu mixer: - Input Faders - LR On/Off buttons - LR On/Off Radio buttons - Master Faders - Input Mutes - Master Mutes - Mute Groups - Send Levels - Send On/Off buttons - Send On/Off Radio buttons - Group Send Levels - Group On/Off buttons - Group On/Off Radio buttons - Matrix Send Levels (not available for Qu-16) - Matrix Send On/Off buttons - Matrix Send On/Off Radio buttons - Softkeys Requirements: An Allen & Heath Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32, Qu-Pac or Qu-SB mixing console running V1.9* version firmware, with a suitable wireless router (wireless access point) connected to its Network port. The Qu mixer firmware and Qu-Control app maintenance version numbers ‘*’ do not need to be identical, for example Qu-Control V1.92 will work with Qu mixer V1.94. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest Qu mixer firmware.

About

CloudMaestro

Features
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Cloudmaestro is a store and forward music app for businesses that enables playback of licensed curated music. Venues where you would use this application are retail, hospitality, leisure or locations where you have licenses to playback curated music. Cloudmaestro is also available as a desktop and browser application. Through the application stop, pause or skip tracks, and access multiple curated music channels. Independent volume controls for music and messages and options to select between wifi and mobile data usage. You will be able to obtain an authorised content key for licensed music from your approved licensed content provider. Each key will be location specific and without this content license key you will NOT be able to use the application. Public performance music licenses may be required to use the application and you should check with your local public performance society if you need one before you use the application. The application can only be used to playback licensed music content on your IOS device. For further information on your local licensed music content provider please contact us at music@cloudmaestro.us.

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
CloudMaestro1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: CloudMaestro at every 15 months against Qu's every 47 months. CloudMaestro also leads on iOS requirement (10.1 vs 15.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, CloudMaestro every 15 months. Both last shipped on October 8, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Qu versus CloudMaestro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuCloudMaestro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 15 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.610.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedCloudMaestro Ltd.

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

CloudMaestro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CloudMaestro free?
CloudMaestro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qu or CloudMaestro have ads?
Neither Qu nor CloudMaestro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or CloudMaestro?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and CloudMaestro every 15 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 8, 2026 and CloudMaestro on October 8, 2026.

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