FATWARE vs SQ+ MixPad
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side โ with what reviewers say about each.
FATWARE
This application provides comprehensive control for FFA G2 & G3 DSP amplifiers and FFA DSP rackmount processors. It also manages all NST Audio products, offering a centralized solution for audio hardware management.
- Control FFA G2 & G3 DSP amplifiers
- Manage FFA DSP rackmount processors
- Operate NST Audio products
- Centralized audio hardware management
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FATWARE for iPad controls all FFA G2 & G3 DSP amplifiers and the FFA DSP rackmount processors as well as all NST Audio products.
SQ+ MixPad
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SQ+MixPad allows control of an SQ+ console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the SQ+ surface/hardware controls, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Three devices running SQ+MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the SQ+ itself, giving four separate points for control of all mixes. V2.0.3 - This version works with SQ5+, SQ6+ or SQ7+ consoles running firmware V2.0.x Please note: It is NOT compatible with SQ-5, SQ-6, SQ-7 or SQ-Rack mixers. It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes and from mixes to outputs Send and Return levels for FX and RackUltra FX Routing screen with overview and full control DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Ext In/Insert/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP expanders, compressors and GEQโs FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ RackUltra FX Parameters and return channel PEQโs Access to all Libraries Patching โ Full patching matrix for all Inputs/Outputs and Tie Lines Access to Patch Library โ1-to-1โ diagonal block patching Offline Mode โ Edit and manage Shows, Scenes and Libraries without a connection to the mixer Transfer entire shows between MixPad and an SQ+ Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Other features include โ Scene/Cue Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with unit User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Ganging setup AMM control and setup SQ Drive Control Full control of Signal Generator and assignments 6 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Meters and Channel RTA view and control Mixer Config PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow mixer Channel/Mix Select option
Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: SQ+ MixPad at every 2 months against FATWARE's every 5 months. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
FATWARE ships an update every 5 months, SQ+ MixPad every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 16, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | FATWARE | SQ+ MixPad |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | โ |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 2 months โ better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | โ |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 | 14.0 |
| Further details โ not scored | ||
| Size | 14 MB | 154 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NST Audio | Allen & Heath Limited |
In-app purchases
FATWARE
No in-app purchases
SQ+ MixPad
No in-app purchases








