Comparison

Qu vs Router by dgApps

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

Router by dgApps

This app enables multiple OSC applications to connect to a DiGiCo SD or Quantum desk. It allows engineers to authorize specific faders or nodes for user control, enhancing live sound mixing capabilities.

Highlights
  • Connects multiple OSC apps
  • Supports DiGiCo SD/Quantum desks
  • Authorizes fader/node control
  • Remote control management
  • Live sound mixing enhancement
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Router by dgApps connects multiple OSC apps by dgApps to one DiGiCo SD or Quantum desk the dgApps way! Faders by dgApps is currently available on the App Store with other apps to follow. Router gives the engineer the ability to authorise (or not!) every node or fader that a user running Faders wishes to control. Router was successfully used by Gorillaz on the Strange Time Streams in December 2020, and at the O2 Arena London and the Boardmasters Festival in August 2021.

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
Router by dgApps4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Router by dgApps at 5.0 against Qu's 2.4. Router by dgApps also leads on update cadence (every 12 months vs every 47 months). Qu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Router by dgApps sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $28.99 per month. Qu asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Router by dgApps holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qu has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, Router by dgApps every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Qu versus Router by dgApps: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuRouter by dgApps
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 12 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimiteddgApps

Customer experience

Qu

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral0.0%
Negative62.5%
Written reviews7 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral28.6%
Negative71.4%

Router by dgApps

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Router by dgApps

Subscriptions2
  • Router Monthly Subscription$28.991 Month
  • Router Annual Subscription$239.991 Year

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Router by dgApps free?
Router by dgApps is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Qu or Router by dgApps?
Router by dgApps is rated higher. Qu averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Router by dgApps averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qu or Router by dgApps have ads?
Neither Qu nor Router by dgApps shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or Router by dgApps?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and Router by dgApps every 12 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on November 6, 2026 and Router by dgApps on November 3, 2026.

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