Comparison

SQ4You vs Focusrite Control 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

SQ4You

This app provides personal monitor mixing control for SQ mixers. It allows musicians to customize their own monitor mix on stage using a smartphone or tablet, controlling individual channel send levels, EQ, and more.

Highlights
  • Choose any Aux mix to control
  • Assign sources to control
  • View channel names and meters
  • Control individual channel send levels and pan
  • Assign channels to level trim wheels
  • Create a 'Me' group for quick control
  • Control Aux mix level, mute, EQ, and compressor
Features
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SQ4You release V1.6.0 his version is for SQ mixers running V1.6.* firmware. SQ4You is a personal monitor mixing app for the SQ mixer giving you customised control of your own monitor mix on stage using a smart phone or tablet.
 It is for remote control of a single mix (it does not pass audio), and connects to the SQ via a wireless router.

 SQ4You allows you to : - Choose any Aux mix to control - Assign which sources to control (Channels, FX returns, Groups) - View channels numbers, names and meters - Control individual channel send levels and pan - Assign up to 4 groups of channels to level trim wheels - Create a 'Me' group for quick control of your own channels - Name each group - Control the Aux mix level and mute - Control the Aux mix PEQ, Graphic EQ and Compressor - Lock the mix and/or processing to prevent user error Requirements : An Allen & Heath SQ mixing console with a wireless router (wireless access point) connected to its Network port. The SQ mixer firmware and SQ4You app must share the same major release version (the first two numbers) but maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical, for example SQ4You V1.5.0 is compatible with SQ firmware V1.5.3. A user must have both ‘SQ4You’ and access to at least one mix allowed in SQ User Permissions. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest SQ mixer firmware.

About

Focusrite Control 2

This app allows musicians and producers to remotely control their Scarlett 4th Gen audio interface. Adjust input gain, create custom headphone mixes for multiple users, and enjoy wireless freedom within your recording space.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Adjust input gain
  • Create headphone mixes
  • Control level, pan, mute, solo
  • Multiple device headphone mix control
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TAKE FULL CONTROL Focusrite Control 2 is the perfect companion app for Scarlett 4th Gen and ISA C8X interfaces. Designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers, this powerful app gives you the freedom to remotely control your Scarlett's inputs and direct monitoring mixes from anywhere within your recording space. You no longer have to stay at your desk — experience the true flexibility and convenience of wireless control. KEY FEATURES: - Seamless wireless pairing: Seamlessly pair the app to Focusrite Control 2 on your desktop computer and enjoy wireless control. Adjust inputs and direct monitoring mixes whilst being free to roam around your recording space. - Set the perfect gain: Control your Scarlett's preamps, including Auto Gain, from wherever you are in in your recording space. It’s perfect for recording alone, allowing you to stay in your recording position without needing to move. - Multiple device control: Dial in headphone mixes with ease with control of the level, pan, mute, and solo for each channel. And if you're recording multiple musicians, they each have control of their own headphone mix so they can focus on capturing a great performance. - Advanced monitoring: All your device's monitoring functions are at your fingertips – rapidly switch between monitoring groups and adjust output levels when your device is in a rack or beyond arms reach COMPATIBILITY: - Focusrite Control 2 is compatible with Scarlett 4th Gen and ISA C8X interfaces. Make sure the desktop version of Focusrite Control 2 is installed on the computer your Scarlett is plugged in to, and your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same wireless network. - Focusrite Control 2 cannot control your Scarlett when it is connected via USB to your mobile/tablet

Screenshots

SQ4You4 screens
Focusrite Control 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SQ4You at 3.2 against Focusrite Control 2's 2.7. SQ4You also leads on review sentiment (41% vs 26%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Focusrite Control 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SQ4You holds the better App Store score, 3.2 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 27 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of SQ4You's written reviews are positive against 26% of Focusrite Control 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQ4You ships an update every 8 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 20, 2026 and September 13, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
SQ4You versus Focusrite Control 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQ4YouFocusrite Control 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.2 (56 ratings) — better2.7 (27 ratings)
Positive reviews40.5% of reviews — better26.1% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better27
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size32 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedFocusrite Audio Engineering

Customer experience

SQ4You

All ratings56 ratings
Positive53.6%
Neutral8.9%
Negative37.5%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive40.5%
Neutral16.2%
Negative43.2%

Focusrite Control 2

All ratings27 ratings
Positive37.0%
Neutral7.4%
Negative55.6%
Written reviews46 reviews
Positive26.1%
Neutral8.7%
Negative65.2%

In-app purchases

None

SQ4You

No in-app purchases

None

Focusrite Control 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQ4You free?
SQ4You is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focusrite Control 2 free?
Focusrite Control 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SQ4You or Focusrite Control 2?
SQ4You is rated higher. SQ4You averages 3.2 out of 5 from 56 ratings, while Focusrite Control 2 averages 2.7 from 27 ratings.
Do SQ4You or Focusrite Control 2 have ads?
Neither SQ4You nor Focusrite Control 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQ4You or Focusrite Control 2?
SQ4You ships an update every 8 months, and Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. Most recently, SQ4You was updated on September 20, 2026 and Focusrite Control 2 on September 13, 2026.

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