# Q Surface vs Mixing Station

The clearest difference is rating: Q Surface at 5.0 against Mixing Station's 4.5. Q Surface also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 13) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.0). Mixing Station's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 months) and ratings volume (618 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Q Surface asks for nothing beyond the download.

Q Surface holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 618 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Q Surface ships an update every 5 months, Mixing Station fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Q Surface | Mixing Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-surface/id1178991957/reviews)** | [4.5 (618 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **618** |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 18 MB | 112 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Oscar Bouwmans](https://appshunter.io/developer/1077773833) | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) |

## What reviewers say

### Q Surface

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/q-surface/id1178991957)

This utility app enables remote adjustment of video surface control points for QLab 4, allowing users to fine-tune projections while physically near them. It requires QLab version 4.0.0 or higher on a connected Mac.

**Highlights:** Remote video surface control, Adjust control points, Real-time projection tuning, QLab 4 compatibility, Network connectivity

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Mixing Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631)

Control a wide range of digital audio mixers from a single, unified interface. Customize your workspace with unlimited layers, layouts, and themes. Features include RTA overlays, channel linking, and feedback detection.

**Highlights:** Unified UI for multiple mixer brands, Fully customizable UI, layers, and layouts, Unlimited DCAs, RTA overlays, Channel linking and ganging, Feedback detection, MIDI support for external control

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| Mackie DL | $4.99 | one-time |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midas HD | $6.99 | one-time |
| XM32 | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Qu (old) | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H SQ | $6.99 | one-time |
| WING | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Avantis | $11.99 | one-time |
| A&H dLive | $12.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable layout and controls
- 🔒 Works across multiple mixer brands
- 👍 Consistent user interface across mixers
- 🚀 Efficient workflow and quick adjustments
- 👍 Reliable and stable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and dropouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 🔒 Requires separate licenses for each mixer brand
- 👎 Steep learning curve for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load custom layouts
- Integrated multi-track recording functionality
- Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
- Dedicated talkback microphone feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Q Surface free?

Q Surface is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mixing Station free?

Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Q Surface or Mixing Station?

Q Surface is rated higher. Q Surface averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 618 ratings.

### Do Q Surface or Mixing Station have ads?

Neither Q Surface nor Mixing Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Q Surface or Mixing Station?

Q Surface ships an update every 5 months, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, Q Surface was updated on October 20, 2026 and Mixing Station on October 26, 2026.

---

*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*