Comparison

CL StageMix vs F8 Control

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

Head to head
About

CL StageMix

This application allows engineers to remotely control Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles from an iPad. It enables adjustments to monitor mixes directly from the stage, improving efficiency during setup.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing consoles
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Adjust monitor mixes from stage
  • Direct control of mix parameters
  • Expandable features for wider remote control
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha CL digital mixing console 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.

About

F8 Control

Control your ZOOM F8/F8n/F8n Pro audio recorder wirelessly from your iPhone or iPad. Adjust recording, playback, levels, and metadata remotely. Monitor input levels, timecode, and battery status.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Start/stop recording and playback
  • Adjust trim levels and pan/fader settings
  • Monitor input levels and timecode
  • Edit file names and add metadata
  • Set date and time
  • Create monitor mixes
Features
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F8 Control is an app that enables remote control of the ZOOM F8/F8n/F8n Pro. With it, you can use an iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch (5th generation and later) as a wireless remote controller for an F8/F8n/F8n Pro. 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 ■ Create monitor mixes easily -Using the mixer screen that supports multi-touch, you can easily create monitor mixes as though using a traditional mixer. ■ Control an F8/F8n/F8n Pro 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 F8/F8n/F8n Pro. ■ 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 F8/F8n/F8n Pro date and time can be adjusted to match that of the iOS device. This allows you to set the time accurately with ease.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: CL StageMix at 3.3 against F8 Control's 2.9. CL StageMix also leads on update cadence (every 4 months vs every 21 months). F8 Control's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 12.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

CL StageMix holds the better App Store score, 3.3 against 2.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 39 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of CL StageMix's written reviews are positive against 28% of F8 Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

CL StageMix ships an update every 4 months, F8 Control every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
CL StageMix versus F8 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterCL StageMixF8 Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (14 ratings) — better2.9 (39 ratings)
Positive reviews30.0% of reviews — better27.8% of reviews
Number of ratings1439 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS12.09.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size48 MB48 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaZOOM CORPORATION

Customer experience

CL StageMix

All ratings12 ratings
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive30.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative30.0%

F8 Control

All ratings39 ratings
Positive46.2%
Neutral5.1%
Negative48.7%
Written reviews97 reviews
Positive27.8%
Neutral14.4%
Negative57.7%

In-app purchases

None

CL StageMix

No in-app purchases

None

F8 Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is CL StageMix free?
CL StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is F8 Control free?
F8 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, CL StageMix or F8 Control?
CL StageMix is rated higher. CL StageMix averages 3.3 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while F8 Control averages 2.9 from 39 ratings.
Do CL StageMix or F8 Control have ads?
Neither CL StageMix nor F8 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, CL StageMix or F8 Control?
CL StageMix ships an update every 4 months, and F8 Control every 21 months. Most recently, CL StageMix was updated on October 22, 2026 and F8 Control on October 24, 2026.

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