CQ4You vs Focusrite Control 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
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.
- 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 Scarlett 4th Gen and ISA C8X 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 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 and ISA C8X interfaces. 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: CQ4You at 3.9 against Focusrite Control 2's 2.6. CQ4You also leads on review sentiment (50% vs 27%) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). Focusrite Control 2's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 9 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 18 and 28 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of CQ4You's written reviews are positive against 27% of Focusrite Control 2's.
CQ4You ships an update every 9 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | CQ4You | Focusrite Control 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.9 (18 ratings) — better | 2.6 (28 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews — better | 27.1% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 18 | 28 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | Fortnightly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 29 MB | 18 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Focusrite Audio Engineering |
Customer experience
CQ4You
Focusrite Control 2
In-app purchases
CQ4You
No in-app purchases
Focusrite Control 2
No in-app purchases
