Comparison

iLive OneMix 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

iLive OneMix

This app provides musicians with personalized monitor control for their live sound setup. It allows individual musicians to adjust their own monitor mix without affecting the main FOH mix or other monitors. Multiple users can have customized control via Wi-Fi.

Highlights
  • Single Aux mix control
  • Customizable musician mixes
  • Wi-Fi connectivity
  • Metering of sends and Aux master
  • Password protection
  • Personalized color schemes
  • Admin setup for layers and strips
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iLive OneMix personal monitor control application V1.96 for iPad. OneMix is a cut down version of the iLive MixPad app that locks control to a single Aux mix. Multiple iPads may be set up by the ‘Admin’ user to give each musician customised personal monitor control via Wi-Fi connection to iLive without the risk of affecting the other monitors or FOH main mix. V1.95 is a maintenance release of OneMix for iLive. It is compatible with iLive systems running a version of V1.9 firmware. OneMix features: Provides access to just one mono or stereo Aux mix Prevents access to the other monitors and FOH main mix Can be configured to provide as much or as little control as needed Shows metering of sends and Aux master Can be password protected Can personalise the OneMix colour scheme Can run multiple iPads alongside iLive MixPad, Editor and Surface Logon as a User provides control of: ---- Aux master level, mute and limiter ---- Aux master PEQ, GEQ and Comp if enabled ---- Send levels and stereo pan to the Aux ---- Send Mute, Gate, PEQ, GEQ, Comp if enabled Logon as Admin allows custom setup: ---- Set a OneMix session name to identify the user ---- Choose an Aux mix ---- Assign up to 4 custom layers ---- Assign up to 32 strips per layer ---- Assign sends - Inputs, FX returns, Groups ---- Assign blank spaces in layers ---- Name each layer ---- Enable or disable channel processing per layer OneMix does not support Dual-Rack. Requirements: iPad with iOS5 or higher. Any iLive MixRack running firmware version V1.90 or higher, and with a suitable Wi-Fi router (wireless access point) connected to one of the iLive NETWORK ports. The iLive firmware version maintenance number does not need to be identical to the OneMix version, for example OneMix V1.90 will run on iLive V1.91.

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 Focusrite 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 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 range ISA C8X Scarlett 3rd Gen range Clarett+ range Clarett USB range Scarlett 2nd Gen — 6i6, 18i8, and 18i20 - 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

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: iLive OneMix at 4.0 against Focusrite Control 2's 2.6. iLive OneMix also leads on review sentiment (44% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (14.1 vs 18.0). Focusrite Control 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months) and ratings volume (28 vs 1). 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

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

iLive OneMix holds the better App Store score, 4.0 against 2.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Focusrite Control 2 has 28 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of iLive OneMix's written reviews are positive against 27% of Focusrite Control 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iLive OneMix ships an update every 9 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
iLive OneMix versus Focusrite Control 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriLive OneMixFocusrite Control 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (1 ratings) — better2.6 (28 ratings)
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews — better27.1% of reviews
Number of ratings128 — better
Update frequencyEvery 9 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS14.1 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedFocusrite Audio Engineering

Customer experience

iLive OneMix

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Focusrite Control 2

All ratings28 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative64.6%

In-app purchases

None

iLive OneMix

No in-app purchases

None

Focusrite Control 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iLive OneMix free?
iLive OneMix 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, iLive OneMix or Focusrite Control 2?
iLive OneMix is rated higher. iLive OneMix averages 4.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Focusrite Control 2 averages 2.6 from 28 ratings.
Do iLive OneMix or Focusrite Control 2 have ads?
Neither iLive OneMix nor Focusrite Control 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iLive OneMix or Focusrite Control 2?
iLive OneMix ships an update every 9 months, and Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. Most recently, iLive OneMix was updated on November 2, 2026 and Focusrite Control 2 on November 8, 2026.

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