# Focusrite Control 2 vs Quartet 4

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Quartet 4 at 89% against Focusrite Control 2's 27%. Quartet 4 also leads on rating (4.7 vs 2.6) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). Focusrite Control 2's advantage is price (Free vs $16.99) and in-app purchases (none vs 5). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Focusrite Control 2 is free to download; Quartet 4 costs $16.99 up front. Quartet 4 sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Focusrite Control 2 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Quartet 4 holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 2.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 17 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 27% of Focusrite Control 2's written reviews are positive against 89% of Quartet 4's.

Focusrite Control 2 ships an update fortnightly, Quartet 4 monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Focusrite Control 2 | Quartet 4 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $16.99 |
| Rating | [2.6 (28 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusrite-control-2/id6479611881/reviews) | **[4.7 (17 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-4/id6740534761/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **28** | 17 |
| Positive reviews | 27.1% of reviews | **89.5% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 18 MB | 528 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **16.6** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Focusrite Audio Engineering](https://appshunter.io/developer/321949338) | [UK Music Apps Ltd](https://appshunter.io/developer/579320222) |

## What reviewers say

### Focusrite Control 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/focusrite-control-2/id6479611881)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Quartet 4

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/quartet-4/id6740534761)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Practice and perform jazz standards with high-quality backing tracks. Mute your instrument, change keys, adjust tempo, and loop sections for focused practice. Features animated chord diagrams and royalty-free multitrack exports for further creative use.

**Highlights:** Live jazz backing tracks, Mute your instrument, Change key and tempo, Looping for practice, Animated chord diagrams, Multitrack export, Playlist creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade song | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy 10 tokens | $8.99 | one-time |
| Buy 20 tokens | $14.99 | one-time |
| Buy 50 tokens | $22.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade all songs | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Superb interface
- 🎨 Accurately labels tracks by style
- 🎶 Live instrument recordings
- 🔀 Ability to separate and send tracks
- 🎨 High-quality presentation and performance

**Requested features**

- More guitar in rhythm section for future volumes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Focusrite Control 2 free?

Focusrite Control 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Quartet 4 free?

Quartet 4 costs $16.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Focusrite Control 2 or Quartet 4?

Quartet 4 is rated higher. Focusrite Control 2 averages 2.6 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Quartet 4 averages 4.7 from 17 ratings.

### Do Focusrite Control 2 or Quartet 4 have ads?

Neither Focusrite Control 2 nor Quartet 4 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Focusrite Control 2 or Quartet 4?

Focusrite Control 2 ships an update fortnightly, and Quartet 4 monthly. Most recently, Focusrite Control 2 was updated on October 14, 2026 and Quartet 4 on October 15, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*