Comparison

Qu vs Show Mix

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

Show Mix

Control your compatible loudspeakers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust input/output levels, EQ, and general speaker settings. Update firmware and manage master/slave configurations remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote control of rear panel settings
  • Adjust input and output levels
  • Select EQ settings
  • Control general speaker settings
  • Update speaker firmware
  • Master/slave mode configuration
Features
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Wireless remote control of all rear panel settings of the following loud speakers: B1X and B6X The loudspeakers use Bluetooth wireless technology to communicate with the app, so you will need a mobile device running iOS 14 or higher. Show Mix allows the user to: Remotely control input and output levels, plus EQ selection Remotely control general speaker settings (including lock functionality) Update speaker firmware (notification on settings screen when connected to the Internet) In master / slave mode: - Adjust analog inputs individually per speaker or general Bluetooth wireless technology input level - Set balance for the speaker output The app does not play any sound. It is for remote control purposes only. Music level indicators are located above the input wheels.

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
Show Mix3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Show Mix at 100% against Qu's 0%. Show Mix also leads on rating (4.0 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

Show Mix holds the better App Store score, 4.0 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 Show Mix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, Show Mix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Qu versus Show Mix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuShow Mix
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings)4.0 (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 iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB19 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

Qu

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

Show Mix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

Show Mix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Show Mix free?
Show Mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qu or Show Mix?
Show Mix is rated higher. Qu averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Show Mix averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qu or Show Mix have ads?
Neither Qu nor Show Mix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or Show Mix?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and Show Mix every 2 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 21, 2026 and Show Mix on October 13, 2026.

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