Qu vs DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD
This tool offers wireless mobile control for a digital mixing system, allowing users to manage sound from anywhere in a room or building. It enables simultaneous, independent control of various audio functions for multiple users and devices.
- Wireless mobile control
- Independent function control
- Simultaneous multi-user access
- Fader, mute, and pan control
- Aux, FX, and Matrix send management
- Channel processing control
- Customizable channel layout
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4REA4 APAD is a user tool providing wireless mobile control for the DiGiCo 4REA4 digital mixing system. It gives you the freedom to walk the room or building and control the sound right where it is needed. 4REA4 APAD and the 4REA4 Controller application can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one user using the Controller to mix in one Area, and another using the iPad to mix in another. Several iPads can be connected, each providing independent control. 4REA4 APAD is intended for working with the live mix and channel processing. Things you can control: - Fader levels, mutes, pan - Aux and FX sends - Matrix sends - CG masters - Preamp Gain, Pad and 48V - Trim and Polarity - HPF, Gate, EQ, GEQ, Comp/Ducker, Delays - Channel names - Solo select - Full signal metering - 4 Custom Area strips for personalised channel layout
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD at 3.0 against Qu's 2.4. DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD also leads on update cadence (every 6 months vs every 47 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.6). Qu's advantage is ratings volume (8 vs 2) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD holds the better App Store score, 3.0 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 2 respectively.
Qu ships an update every 47 months, DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qu | DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 2.4 (8 ratings) | 3.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 47 months | Every 6 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 12.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | DiGiCo UK Ltd |
Customer experience
Qu
DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD
In-app purchases
Qu
No in-app purchases
DiGiCo 4REA4 APAD
No in-app purchases









