Comparison

Qu vs Setbase 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

Setbase Pro

Features
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DITCH THE MESSY BINDERS. THE ULTIMATE GIG COMPANION. Whether you're a solo busker juggling hundreds of songs, or a full band trying to get everyone on the same page, you know the struggle. Someone shows up with the old setlist. You lose a chord chart. Half the band is looking at paper binders, and the other half is scrolling on their phones. We built SetBase Pro to fix exactly that. As a small independent development team, we watched friends and family (who are all gigging musicians!) constantly struggle with stage organisation. So we decided to build a professional tool that actually works the way musicians need it to. SetBase Pro is the ultimate setlist and chord manager for solo artists and gigging bands. LIMITLESS SONGS & SETLISTS Build your personal library without worrying about running out of space. Create as many songs and setlists as you need for your solo gigs. Add lyrics, chords, and tempos in seconds. Colour-code your sets and instantly see your total playtime. WORKS OFFLINE: - Basement venues and busking spots often don't have good Wi-Fi. SetBase Pro stores your setlists locally so you can access your music anywhere, completely offline. REAL-TIME LIVE BAND SYNC: - Create a band profile and invite your bandmates. When you change the set order, update a chord, or fix a lyric, it instantly syncs to every device in the band. No more "I didn't get the updated PDF" excuses. Everyone is always looking at the exact same version of the set. GIG SIMULATOR & PLAYBACK CONTROLS: - Put your device on a mic stand and let SetBase Pro auto-scroll your lyrics and chords at the perfect speed, or switch to a paged view. No more frantic page turns mid-solo. - Adjust text size, toggle chords on/off for practice, and even use the built-in metronome. TRANSPOSE ON THE FLY: - Singer needs the song in a different key? No problem. Transpose songs up or down in seconds directly from the stage. ONE ACCOUNT, ALL YOUR DEVICES: - Any change you make on your phone instantly updates on your iPad or Mac. One single account covers all your devices seamlessly, with no extra fees per device. SMART IMPORT: - Snap a photo of a physical chord chart or paste a URL, and SetBase Pro will automatically extract and format the lyrics and chords for you. ADVANCED ORGANISATION & SHARING: - Easily filter your vast repertoire by artist, favourites, or recently added. - Want to share a song or setlist with another musician? Instantly share them via QR code. PRINT & EXPORT TO PDF: - For those who love the safety net of a physical copy, you can print your setlists and chord charts directly from the app or save them as PDFs. LIGHT & DARK MODE: - Toggle between light and dark mode depending on the venue. - Designed specifically to look stunning on stage without blinding you or your audience under harsh stage lighting. BY MUSICIANS, FOR MUSICIANS: - We aren't a massive corporation, but we are deeply committed to this product. We are an independent team building the professional tools we actually use on stage. We actively listen to user feedback and are constantly releasing updates to ensure SetBase Pro remains the most reliable gig companion on the market. Download SetBase Pro today, ditch the binders, and play your best gig yet. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Qu4 screens
Setbase Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Qu at none against Setbase Pro's 1. Setbase Pro's advantage is update cadence (every 2 days vs every 47 months). 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. Setbase Pro sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $19.99 per year. Qu asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 47 months, Setbase Pro every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Qu versus Setbase Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuSetbase Pro
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (8 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings8 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 47 monthsEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size2 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedSteven Turnbull

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Setbase Pro

Subscriptions1
  • SetBase Pro Yearly$19.991 Year

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Setbase Pro free?
Setbase Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Qu or Setbase Pro have ads?
Neither Qu nor Setbase Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or Setbase Pro?
Qu ships an update every 47 months, and Setbase Pro every 2 days. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 8, 2026 and Setbase Pro on October 9, 2026.

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