Comparison

Qu vs V

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

V

Control NST Audio processors on your network with custom remote access. Adjust channel gains, select output sources, recall presets, and monitor metering. The app automatically configures itself and supports secure multi-user PIN access.

Highlights
  • Control NST Audio processors
  • Custom remote access pages
  • Adjust channel and matrix gains
  • Select output sources
  • Recall presets
  • Metering
  • Multi-user PIN security
Features
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V-Remote is programmed using the NST Audio D-Net application, and can be set-up to allow control of one or more NST Audio processors connected to the same network*. V-Remote allows multiple pages of custom remote access to the following parameters : Channel and matrix gains Output source selection Preset recall Metering Multiple parameters across multiple devices can be assigned to a single control allowing, for example, different presets to all be recalled on different units, or gains adjusted at the same time via a single control. Crucially, the configuration of the app is stored within the audio system so anyone can download the app and it will configure itself automatically with no programming. To keep the controls secure, multiple users with PINs can also be configured, with individual user’s access set as required.

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
V2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: V at 100% against Qu's 0%. V also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 47 months). Qu's advantage is ratings volume (8 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

V 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. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Qu's written reviews are positive against 100% of V's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, V every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qu versus V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuV
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedNST Audio

Customer experience

Qu

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

V

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is V free?
V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qu or V?
V is rated higher. Qu averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while V averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qu or V have ads?
Neither Qu nor V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or V?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and V every 2 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on September 19, 2026 and V on September 8, 2026.

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