JBL ArrayLink vs qControl
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
JBL ArrayLink
This app facilitates the real-time transfer of audio system design data from desktop software to a mobile device. It provides an easy-to-understand interface for deploying audio systems, including rigging and location details, without requiring an internet connection.
- QR code data transfer
- Real-time offline data sync
- Array mechanical information display
- Built-in inclinometer
- Built-in noise generator
- Project library
- Share groups and arrays
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ArrayLink is the mobile companion app for JBL Venue Synthesis, giving system technicians instant access to the mechanical information needed to safely and accurately deploy JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems in the field. Open Venue Synthesis project files directly or import projects by scanning QR codes generated from Venue Synthesis. ArrayLink organizes every System Group, array, and deployment detail into an intuitive interface designed for real-world deployment workflows. Key Features: • Open Venue Synthesis project files directly on your mobile device • Share complete projects using the new .al project format • Import deployment data by scanning QR codes, even without an internet connection • View rigging, positioning, spacing, and deployment information for every array • Organize projects with folders and built-in project management tools • Built-in inclinometer and tone generator for system verification • Supports JBL VTX, VRX, and SRX900 Audio systems Designed for system engineers, technicians, and production crews, ArrayLink brings critical deployment information from Venue Synthesis directly to the worksite, helping crews deploy JBL Tour Audio systems faster and with greater confidence.
qControl
Control QLab audio software remotely from your iOS device. This simple application provides a streamlined interface for managing audio cues on your Mac.
- Remote control for QLab
- Simple interface
- iOS device compatibility
- Audio cue management
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Very simple app that allows the control of QLab audio software via iOS Device. Figure 53® and QLab® are registered trademarks of Figure 53, LLC. qController is not affiliated with with Figure 53, LLC and this application has not been reviewed nor is it approved by Figure 53, LLC
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: qControl at 78% against JBL ArrayLink's 20%. qControl also leads on rating (4.6 vs 4.3) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 5 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
qControl holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 20% of JBL ArrayLink's written reviews are positive against 78% of qControl's.
JBL ArrayLink ships an update every 5 months, qControl every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | JBL ArrayLink | qControl |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (13 ratings) | 4.6 (5 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | 77.8% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 13 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 57 MB | 91 MB |
| Age rating | +4 | 4+ |
| Developer | Harman Professional, Inc. | Joel Wetzell |
Customer experience
JBL ArrayLink
qControl
In-app purchases
JBL ArrayLink
No in-app purchases
qControl
No in-app purchases
