Custom Control App vs XSCACE Studio
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Custom Control App
This app offers customized control interfaces for compatible audio systems. Tailor the layout and graphics for different users and devices, providing optimized control for roles like level adjustments, mutes, and preset recalls. It supports bring-your-own-device scenarios and kiosk applications.
- Customizable user interfaces
- Tailored graphics and backgrounds
- Bring-your-own-device support
- Password protection
- Access to levels, mutes, and sends
- Preset recall and source selection
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The Custom Control app provides customized control interfaces for compatible Allen & Heath installed audio systems. The level of control offered, app layout and graphics can be varied for different user types and devices, providing each user with an interface that is optimized for their role. The user interface is designed via a Custom Control editor for Windows and Mac OS – this is typically undertaken by a systems integrator. Access to all levels, mutes, sends, preset recalls, source selection and metering is provided, and tabs can be configured for access to multiple control pages or zones. Once complete, the configuration is uploaded to an Allen & Heath dLive MixRack, ready for deployment. Any device running the Custom Control app can log into the system with a given user name, at which point the correct user interface is downloaded and displayed. This allows for both kiosk applications and bring-your-own-device use, since the configuration is deployed on demand. Features: - Multiple user interfaces (per user, per device type) - Custom graphics and background - BYOD friendly - Optional password protection Allen & Heath is a leading creator of audio mixing systems for live sound and fixed installation. www.allen-heath.com/installation
XSCACE Studio
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XSCACE Studio turns your iPad or Mac into a complete amplifier controller and acoustic measurement instrument. CONTROL YOUR XSCACE AMPLIFIER • Automatic discovery on your network — no setup • Per-channel gain, delay, 6-band parametric EQ and crossovers with live response curves • PsySculpt psychoacoustic bass enhancement • Presets: save, load and manage complete tuning states • Live sync: changes made anywhere appear everywhere, instantly CALIBRATION TOOLKIT A full measurement suite — works with any speaker system, no XSCACE hardware required: • X-Sense EQ: one-button automatic room correction toward Harman, flat or custom target curves • Channel delay and level alignment with mic-verified sweeps • SPL meter (A/C/Z weighting, fast/slow, Leq) with 94 dB calibrator reference • Real-time analyzer with NC room-noise rating • Frequency response, phase, group delay, impulse response and spectral decay waterfall • Distortion (THD) analysis • RT60 reverberation time (ISO 3382-1 method) • Subwoofer alignment at the crossover • Transfer function with live coherence • Polarity checks and mic calibration file import (UMIK and similar) • Professional PDF and HTML reports Measure over AirPlay or a wired output. Use the built-in microphone or a calibrated USB measurement mic.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: XSCACE Studio at fortnightly against Custom Control App's every 5 months. Custom Control App's advantage is iOS requirement (14.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.
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Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Custom Control App ships an update every 5 months, XSCACE Studio fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Custom Control App | XSCACE Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.3 (14 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 14 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 35 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | CANADIAN AUDIO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED |
In-app purchases
Custom Control App
No in-app purchases
XSCACE Studio
No in-app purchases
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