X32 vs CQ4You
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
X32
Control your BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console remotely from your iPad. Adjust input levels, EQ, effects, and monitor mixes from anywhere in the venue. Offers extensive control over all console functions for a flexible and hassle-free mixing experience.
- Remote control of X32 mixing console
- Adjust input levels and EQ
- Control effects and monitor mixes
- Set up LCD scribble strips
- Real-time metering and analysis
- Scene management functions
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X32-Mix for BEHRINGER X32 Digital Mixing Console X32-Mix harnesses the power of BEHRINGER’s award-winning X32 digital mixing console by allowing you to control mixing and routing functions right from your iPad®. X32-Mix Version 3.1 delivers major enhancements, allowing you to tap into the new features available in the X32 firmware release 3.0. With its many new effects processor pages, the X32-Mix app allows every user to control the X32 with the utmost ease and flexibility. Adjust your house mix from any seat, or fine-tune monitor mixes from on-stage; the X32-Mix app gives you the freedom to move about the venue to get the most from your system. Setting up the X32-Mix app is fast and simple; just connect the iPad to your wireless network and plug the X32 into the same network with a cable. No additional hardware, no computer and all hassle free. X32-Mix brings a whole new level of functionality to the X32 series of digital mixing consoles. KEY FEATURES * Control all Input Levels for Inputs 1 – 32, incl. Preamp Gain, Low Cut, Phase, Phantom, Link and Main Center Level * Set up LCD Scribble Strips – including colors, icons and names * Channel Parametric EQ Control – fine-tune EQ from anywhere in the room * Real Time Analyser when editing EQ * Expanded Metering – whether you use the iPad remotely or at the console, levels at a glance * Control bus send levels of individual input channels * Sends on Faders for (Personal) Monitoring Control from your iPad * Detailed Preamp/Configuration, Gate, Dynamics, EQ, Bus Sends and LCD Scribble Strip Setup pages * Full Effects editing screens * Scene management functions * ULTRANET P16 personal monitoring bus management * Control over Auxiliary Inputs 1 – 8 Levels and 4 Stereo Effects Return Levels * Control 16 Mix Bus Levels, 6 Matrix and Master LCR Levels * Control all 8 DCA Levels. * Mute lock-out feature prevents accidental Mute * Connect multiple iPads® simultaneously REQUIREMENTS * Requires a wireless router connected to the X32 * X32-Mix 3.1 requires X32 console firmware V2.16 or higher to be installed on the console
CQ4You
Control your personal monitor mix on stage with this app. It allows for customized sound adjustments using a smartphone or tablet, connecting wirelessly to compatible mixers. This app provides remote control for a single mix without audio transmission.
- Personal monitor mixing
- Customized control
- Smartphone/tablet interface
- Wireless connection
- Remote mix control
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CQ4You is a personal monitor mixing app for the Allen & Heath CQ 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 CQ via built-in Wi-Fi (CQ-18T, CQ-20B) or a connected wireless router or access point.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CQ4You at 3.9 against X32's 3.4. CQ4You also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 38%) and device support (3 vs 1). X32's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (174 vs 18). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.
CQ4You holds the better App Store score, 3.9 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X32 has 174 ratings behind it against 18, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of X32's written reviews are positive against 50% of CQ4You's.
X32 ships an update every 2 months, CQ4You every 9 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | X32 | CQ4You |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.4 (174 ratings) | 3.9 (18 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 38.1% of reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 174 — better | 18 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 9 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 98 MB | 29 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Music Group Research UK Limited | Allen & Heath Limited |
Customer experience
X32
CQ4You
Bugs and requests
X32
Reported bugs
15 issues- App crashes when accessing Effects tab
- Mute buttons not displaying or functioning correctly
- Connection stuck in 'listening' mode
- Auto-connect to mixer unreliable
- Low-cut filter disappears when adjusting EQ
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- Sidechain gating not working on certain channels
- App incompatible with iOS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
- iPad Pro screen not properly scaled
- Meters in top panel not functioning
- Frequent disconnections during live events
- App crashes on firmware 4.0+ consoles
- Keyboard covers text input fields
- Inverted background colors display incorrectly
- Mute state not syncing between console and app
- Connection issues with newer iPad models
Requested features
17 requests- Update app for latest iOS and iPad OS versions
- Full-screen support for iPad Pro and newer models
- Stereo bus panning capability
- Scene and snippet management from app
- Custom layer/layout creation
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- Tap tempo button always visible
- RTA (Real-Time Analyzer) visualization
- Effects tab access without crashes
- Cue scene support
- Offline scene creation and saving
- iPhone app support
- User routing controls
- Gate and compressor parameter access
- Graphic EQ controls on faders
- USB playback track selection improvements
- Assignable buttons
- Copy/paste EQ settings between channels
CQ4You
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
X32
No in-app purchases
CQ4You
No in-app purchases






