Comparison

Qu vs DIGIPAD

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

DIGIPAD

Features
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The new multi-platform DIGIPAD app, available for tablets, smartphones and PC, lets you wirelessly control your PROEL DIGIPAD8 digital mixer. Thanks to the mixer's built-in Wi-Fi interface, you always have all your mixing parameters at your fingertips, with an intuitive interface optimized for both large and compact displays. Whether you're a musician, producer, or sound engineer, with DIGIPAD you're always in control of your mix, transforming every performance into a professional sound experience. The DIGIPAD App offers complete remote control of all DIGIPAD8 mixer functions: • Preamp Gain, Phase, Delay, Level, Pan, Mute, and Solo on all channels • 48V power supply on mic channels • 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Gate, and Compressor on all channels • 2 AUX sends • Studio-quality reverb • Main Mix and Aux 1 & 2 with 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Limiter, and Delay • Control of the Bluetooth input and USB In/Out interface • 10 scenes that can be saved and recalled with the complete mixer configuration

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
DIGIPAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DIGIPAD at fortnightly against Qu's every 47 months. 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, DIGIPAD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
Qu versus DIGIPAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuDIGIPAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedProel

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

DIGIPAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIGIPAD free?
DIGIPAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qu or DIGIPAD have ads?
Neither Qu nor DIGIPAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or DIGIPAD?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and DIGIPAD fortnightly. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 8, 2026 and DIGIPAD on October 5, 2026.

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