Comparison

SQ+ MixPad vs StageRemote for Bose PA

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

Head to head
About

SQ+ MixPad

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SQ+MixPad allows control of an SQ+ console over a wired or wireless network. It can be used simultaneously and independently of the SQ+ surface/hardware controls, so it can provide supplementary local control as well as giving the engineer the freedom to move around and mix from different listening positions. Three devices running SQ+MixPad can be connected and used at the same time as using the SQ+ itself, giving four separate points for control of all mixes. V2.0.3 - This version works with SQ5+, SQ6+ or SQ7+ consoles running firmware V2.0.x Please note: It is NOT compatible with SQ-5, SQ-6, SQ-7 or SQ-Rack mixers. It provides the following: Level and Routing Control - Send levels, panning, assignments, pre/post settings and mutes from all channels to all mixes and from mixes to outputs Send and Return levels for FX and RackUltra FX Routing screen with overview and full control DCA and Mute Group control, including assignments Processing Control - Input channel Preamp/DEEP Preamp Model/HPF/Gate/Insert/PEQ/Compressor Mix channel Ext In/Insert/GEQ/PEQ/Compressor DEEP expanders, compressors and GEQโ€™s FX Parameters and FX Return PEQ RackUltra FX Parameters and return channel PEQโ€™s Access to all Libraries Patching โ€“ Full patching matrix for all Inputs/Outputs and Tie Lines Access to Patch Library โ€˜1-to-1โ€™ diagonal block patching Offline Mode โ€“ Edit and manage Shows, Scenes and Libraries without a connection to the mixer Transfer entire shows between MixPad and an SQ+ Share/store shows to cloud or email (when available on the device) Other features include โ€“ Scene/Cue Management Global filters, scene filters and channel safe control Works with unit User Permissions Copy/Paste and Reset functionality Ganging setup AMM control and setup SQ Drive Control Full control of Signal Generator and assignments 6 custom layers with the ability to copy or use/follow desk layers All input/output/processing metering Meters and Channel RTA view and control Mixer Config PAFL setup and selection Channel naming/colour SoftKey and MIDI strips setup and use Follow mixer Channel/Mix Select option

About

StageRemote for Bose PA

This app offers musicians a professional Bluetooth remote for their Bose L1 Pro or S1 Pro+ systems. It provides a master fader to adjust overall volume while maintaining channel balance, scene saving for venue presets, and a talk mode to temporarily remove reverb.

Highlights
  • True Master Fader for overall mix adjustment
  • Save and recall venue-specific Scenes
  • TALK mode for speaking without reverb
  • Native hardware MUTE functionality
  • Master Mute with Hold-to-Mute
  • Customizable channel names and large faders
Features
Currently charting
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STAGEREMOTE โ€” THE MASTER FADER YOUR BOSE SYSTEM DESERVES Performing live with a Bose L1 Pro or S1 Pro+? StageRemote is a professional Bluetooth remote control app designed for musicians who want simple, reliable control of their live sound. The essential feature? A TRUE MASTER FADER that lets you raise or lower your entire mix with one movement โ€” without losing the balance between your microphone, guitar and backing tracks. Built by a working live musician, for live musicians. ONE FADER. YOUR ENTIRE MIX. You've finished your soundcheck. Your vocals, guitar and backing tracks are perfectly balanced. Then the restaurant gets quieter. Or the dance floor fills up and you need more volume. With StageRemote, simply move the Master Fader. All three channels follow while maintaining their relative balance. EVERY VENUE. READY IN SECONDS. Save channel levels and names as Scenes, named after your favorite venues. Returning to the same venue? Select your saved Scene to restore your previous settings. The Master Fader remains independent. TALK WITHOUT REVERB. Tap TALK to temporarily remove the reverb from your microphone when speaking to your audience. Tap again to restore your previous reverb setting automatically. REAL HARDWARE MUTE. NO LOST LEVELS. Mute individual channels using the speaker's native hardware mute function without changing their volume levels. Master Mute silences the entire mix. Hold-to-Mute helps protect against accidental muting. BUILT FOR THE STAGE. โ€ข True Master Fader โ€ข Independent channel control โ€ข Save and recall venue Scenes โ€ข TALK mode โ€ข Native hardware MUTE โ€ข Master Mute and Hold-to-Mute โ€ข Large, color-coded faders โ€ข Custom channel names โ€ข Real-time signal and limiter indicators โ€ข Automatic Bluetooth reconnection โ€ข Portrait and landscape layouts โ€ข No internet connection required โ€ข No account or subscription COMPATIBLE BOSE SYSTEMS Bose L1 Pro8, L1 Pro16, L1 Pro32 and S1 Pro+. StageRemote communicates directly with supported speakers over Bluetooth. The app complements the official Bose application. CREATED BY A MUSICIAN. BUILT FOR THE STAGE. Performance through simplicity. Your mix. Your control. Your stage. https://stageremote.com StageRemote is an independent third-party application and is not affiliated with, sponsored by or endorsed by Bose Corporation.

Screenshots

StageRemote for Bose PA4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SQ+ MixPad at Free against StageRemote for Bose PA's $15.99. StageRemote for Bose PA's advantage is chart position (#95 vs unranked) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

SQ+ MixPad is free to download; StageRemote for Bose PA costs $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SQ+ MixPad ships an update every 2 months, StageRemote for Bose PA every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences ยท 5 level
SQ+ MixPad versus StageRemote for Bose PA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSQ+ MixPadStageRemote for Bose PA
PriceFree โ€” better$15.99
Positive reviewsโ€”100.0% of reviews
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
Monetizationโ€”Paid
Best chart rankโ€”#95 โ€” better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” better
Requires iOS14.0 โ€” better15.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size154 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedDEMIR CHAKIROV

In-app purchases

None

SQ+ MixPad

No in-app purchases

None

StageRemote for Bose PA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SQ+ MixPad free?
SQ+ MixPad is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is StageRemote for Bose PA free?
StageRemote for Bose PA costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do SQ+ MixPad or StageRemote for Bose PA have ads?
Neither SQ+ MixPad nor StageRemote for Bose PA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SQ+ MixPad or StageRemote for Bose PA?
SQ+ MixPad ships an update every 2 months, and StageRemote for Bose PA every 3 weeks. Most recently, SQ+ MixPad was updated on October 24, 2026 and StageRemote for Bose PA on October 24, 2026.

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