Comparison

Qu vs Metronome Pro

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

Metronome Pro

This app provides a visual and auditory metronome designed for musicians. It offers customizable beat displays, tempo control, and setlist organization for live performances. Works offline with no sign-up required.

Highlights
  • Visual beat pulse
  • Customizable colors
  • Setlist organizer
  • Tempo control (40-250 BPM)
  • Multiple click sounds
  • Offline functionality
Features
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Metronome Pro is the metronome built for working musicians — not just a click, but a tool you'll actually gig with. See the beat as well as hear it: a bold, colour-coded pulse rings out on every beat, so you can lock in even on a loud, dark stage. Build your whole set, save each song's tempo and time signature, and recall them in a single tap. KEEP PERFECT TIME • Crystal-clear click with four sounds — digital, woodblock, cowbell, marimba • Tempo from 40 to 250 BPM — drag, tap, or type the exact number • Tap Tempo to find any groove instantly • Italian tempo markings (Largo to Presto) shown as you dial SEE EVERY BEAT • A glowing visual pulse for every beat — no need to stare at numbers • Fully customisable beat colours • Performance Mode: a huge, glanceable beat count readable across the room MASTER ANY GROOVE • Subdivisions: 8th notes, 16th notes and dotted eighths • Swing / shuffle feel • Time signatures from 1/4 to 15/16 — including odd meters and compound time. • Toggle the beat 1 accent on or off for a flat, equal click across all beats • Count-in so you're ready before the downbeat BUILT FOR THE GIG • Setlist Organizer — group songs into sets and folders • Save each song's exact tempo, meter and genre • Search your whole repertoire instantly • Drag-and-drop reordering • Export and share setlists with your bandmates — import in a tap No sign-up. No subscription. Works completely offline — your tempos are ready whether you're in the practice room or on stage. Download Metronome Pro and keep perfect time.

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
Metronome Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Metronome Pro at 100% against Qu's 0%. Metronome Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.4) and update cadence (every 8 days vs every 47 months). Qu's advantage is price (Free vs $2.99) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, 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

Qu is free to download; Metronome Pro costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Metronome Pro 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 Metronome Pro's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, Metronome Pro every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Qu versus Metronome Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuMetronome Pro
PriceFree — better$2.99
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 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedDANIEL JONES

Customer experience

Qu

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

Metronome Pro

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

Metronome Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Metronome Pro free?
Metronome Pro costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qu or Metronome Pro?
Metronome Pro is rated higher. Qu averages 2.4 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Metronome Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Qu or Metronome Pro have ads?
Neither Qu nor Metronome Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or Metronome Pro?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and Metronome Pro every 8 days. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 21, 2026 and Metronome Pro on October 24, 2026.

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