Comparison

F6 Control vs DM StageMix

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

Head to head
About

F6 Control

This app allows you to wirelessly control your ZOOM F6 audio recorder using an iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch. It enables remote operation of recording, playback, level adjustments, mixer settings, and metadata input, making field recording more convenient.

Highlights
  • Remote recording and playback control
  • Adjust trim levels, pan, and faders
  • Monitor input levels and timecode
  • Edit file names and add metadata
  • Set date and time for recordings
  • Control F6 inside protective cases
Features
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F6 Control is an app that enables remote control of the ZOOM F6. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (6th generation and later) as a wireless remote controller for an F6. Note: A ZOOM BTA-1 is also necessary to operate an F6 with F6 Control. In addition to the fundamental operations of starting/stopping recording/playback and searching forward/backward, this app allows the adjustment of trim levels and mixer pan and fader settings. You can also use it to monitor input levels, timecode information and remaining battery charge. Moreover, using this app, you can input characters from the iOS device to edit file names and add metadata as well as transfer date and time information for use when recording. Features ■ Control an F6 that is inside a protective case -During field recording, you can check and control levels using the device in your hand without needing to look into the protective case on the F6. ■ Create monitor mixes easily -Using the mixer screen that supports multi-touch, you can easily create monitor mixes as though using a traditional mixer. ■ Input metadata -Using the iOS device keyboard, you can input all types of metadata. You can even type long entries without hassle. ■Set the date and time -The F6 date and time can be adjusted to match that of the iOS device. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

About

DM StageMix

This application offers remote control for Yamaha DM7 series digital mixing systems on iPad. It allows audio engineers to adjust monitor mixes directly from stage, improving setup efficiency and mix quality. Its features are expanding for broader remote control capabilities.

Highlights
  • Remote control for Yamaha DM7 series
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Stage monitor mix adjustment
  • Direct control of mix parameters
  • Expanded remote control functions
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DM StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha DM7/DM5 series digital mixing system functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions.

Screenshots

F6 Control3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: F6 Control at 47 against DM StageMix's 8. F6 Control also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence 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

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.4 for F6 Control against 2.5 for DM StageMix. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: F6 Control has 47 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 35% of F6 Control's written reviews are positive against 33% of DM StageMix's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

F6 Control ships an update every 5 months, DM StageMix every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
F6 Control versus DM StageMix: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterF6 ControlDM StageMix
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (47 ratings)2.5 (8 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.3% of reviews — better33.3% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better8
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS9.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size35 MB182 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZOOM CORPORATIONYamaha Corporation

Customer experience

F6 Control

All ratings47 ratings
Positive34.0%
Neutral4.3%
Negative61.7%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive35.3%
Neutral9.8%
Negative54.9%

DM StageMix

All ratings8 ratings
Positive25.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive33.3%
Neutral33.3%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

F6 Control

No in-app purchases

None

DM StageMix

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is F6 Control free?
F6 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DM StageMix free?
DM StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, F6 Control or DM StageMix?
DM StageMix is rated higher. F6 Control averages 2.4 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while DM StageMix averages 2.5 from 8 ratings.
Do F6 Control or DM StageMix have ads?
Neither F6 Control nor DM StageMix shows ads.
Which is updated more often, F6 Control or DM StageMix?
F6 Control ships an update every 5 months, and DM StageMix every 3 months. Most recently, F6 Control was updated on October 24, 2026 and DM StageMix on October 2, 2026.

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