Comparison

ICOA PRO vs Qu MixPad

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

Head to head
About

ICOA PRO

Features
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With the free ICOA PRO app, you can wirelessly connect and control any ICOA PRO speaker from LD Systems. Configure up to two top speakers and four subwoofers simultaneously, and control all functions directly from your smartphone or tablet. Fast & intuitive setup The app automatically scans for available ICOA PRO speakers in your vicinity. In the Speaker Setup, you can visually reproduce your own speaker setup and transfer suitable presets in a flash using ready-made scenes (e.g. "2× Sub + Stereo" or "Stack Cardioid + Stereo"). Thanks to the Wink LED function, you can directly localize individual speakers. All settings under your control Convenient access to all your ICOA PRO speakers' DSP functions: - 4-band parametric EQ for each channel - Switchable mic/line inputs - Master EQ adjustments for tops and subs - Delay settings (up to 50 m) - Application presets (TOP): full-range, satellite, monitor low-latency, flat - Application presets (SUB): 80 Hz, 100 Hz, 120 Hz, cardioid, monitor low-latency (100 Hz / cardioid) Bluetooth & TWS (true wireless stereo) You can control the speakers' TWS pairing and mono/stereo switching in the Bluetooth overview. A stereo setup with Bluetooth streaming and up to two tops and four subs is ready for use in just a few seconds. (The audio signal for the subs is transmitted by cable via the MIX OUT of the top speakers.) Real-time control All ICOA PRO DSP functions are mirrored in real time, so you can configure your system anytime, anywhere – even when it is being flown or is difficult to access. Offline demo mode Test all the app functions, even without real speakers. Simulated ICOA PRO speakers are available in demo mode, allowing you to try out your setup, make adjustments, and familiarize yourself with its operation. You can also use the demo mode as an offline editor to create your own presets . About ICOA PRO The ICOA® PRO loudspeaker series from LD Systems offers active coaxial high-performance PA speakers and an active 21″ high-performance subwoofer. It combines precise sound, robust construction and modern DSP technology for powerful and reliable performance. Whether as a stand-alone system or in larger setups, ICOA PRO is designed for professional applications and is ideal for mobile use, club gigs, live events, touring and installations.

About

Qu MixPad

Control your Qu digital mixing console remotely over a network. Adjust levels, routing, processing, and scenes from your iPad, allowing for flexible mixing positions and independent control.

Highlights
  • Remote level and routing control
  • Input and mix processing adjustments
  • Scene and cue list management
  • Global and channel filtering
  • Signal generator control
  • Customizable layers and metering
Features
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Qu-MixPad release V1.2.0: This version is for Qu-5 / Qu-5D, Qu-6 / Qu-6D, Qu-7 / Qu-7D mixers running V1.2.* firmware. Please note: It is NOT compatible with Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32, Qu-Pac or Qu-SB mixers. Qu-MixPad allows control of a Qu digital mixing console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the Qu surface, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Two devices running Qu-MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the Qu surface, giving three separate points for control of all mixes. It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning/balance, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes Output send levels for all mixes Send and Return levels for FX DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Expander/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Insert/Feedback Assistant/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP compressors and GEQ’s FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ Access to all Libraries Other features include – Over the air firmware update Scene and Cue List Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with Qu User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Full control of Signal Generator and assignments Qu-Drive controls for stereo USB or multichannel SD recordings 4 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Channel RTA Mixer config including stereo linking and mix type PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow Channel/Mix Select option Offline Mode – Edit and manage shows, scenes and libraries without a console connection Transfer entire shows between MixPad and a Qu Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Legacy Mode - App can connect to a previous major release of firmware with limited functionality

Screenshots

ICOA PRO4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is device support: ICOA PRO at 3 against Qu MixPad's 1. On price, update cadence, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
ICOA PRO versus Qu MixPad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterICOA PROQu MixPad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—2 — better
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetization—Free
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size10 MB123 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAM HALL GMBHAllen & Heath Limited

In-app purchases

None

ICOA PRO

No in-app purchases

None

Qu MixPad

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ICOA PRO free?
ICOA PRO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Qu MixPad free?
Qu MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do ICOA PRO or Qu MixPad have ads?
Neither ICOA PRO nor Qu MixPad shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ICOA PRO or Qu MixPad?
ICOA PRO ships an update every 4 months, and Qu MixPad every 4 months. Most recently, ICOA PRO was updated on October 17, 2026 and Qu MixPad on October 21, 2026.

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