# Qu vs OnSong 2026

The clearest difference is rating: OnSong 2026 at 4.5 against Qu's 3.5. OnSong 2026 also leads on ratings volume (5.8K vs 58) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 4 months). Qu's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (45% vs 28%). On price, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. OnSong 2026 sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Qu asks for nothing beyond the download.

OnSong 2026 holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: OnSong 2026 has 5.8K ratings behind it against 58, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 45% of Qu's written reviews are positive against 28% of OnSong 2026's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Qu ships an update every 4 months, OnSong 2026 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Qu | OnSong 2026 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.5 (58 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qu-pad/id699450314/reviews) | **[4.5 (5.8K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 58 | **5.8K** |
| Positive reviews | **45.5% of reviews** | 28.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#186** |
| Size | 7 MB | 205 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14.5** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Allen & Heath Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/381710975) | [OnSong LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/502344941) |

## What reviewers say

### Qu

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/qu-pad/id699450314)

Control your digital mixing console wirelessly from your iPad. Mix sound from anywhere in the room or on stage, allowing for independent control of front-of-house and monitor mixes simultaneously.

**Highlights:** Wireless control for Qu mixers, Full mixing and setup functions, Simultaneous independent control, Remote monitor mixing, Supports multiple iOS devices

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### OnSong 2026

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/onsong-2026/id1330350343)

**Currently charting:** #186 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

This app helps musicians prepare, practice, and perform by managing chord charts, lyrics, and setlists. It offers features like importing songs from various sources, hands-free control, and advanced video output for live performances.

**Highlights:** Import and manage chord charts and lyrics, Create and organize setlists, Hands-free page turning and autoscrolling, Transpose, capo, and format charts, Real-time sharing with band members, Video output for lyrics and backgrounds, MIDI event automation and stage lighting control

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Essentials (Monthly) | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium (Monthly) | $5.99 | per month |
| Essentials (Annual) | $29.99 | per year |
| Premium (Annual) | $59.99 | per year |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent app for worship and performance
- 👍 Versatile and feature-rich
- 💡 Helpful for organizing songs and sets
- 🚀 Convenient for carrying digital songbooks

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable, especially in newer versions
- 🔒 Subscription model is frustrating for long-time users
- 🔒 Removing access to older versions is unethical
- 🔒 Expensive subscription fees for basic functionality

**Reported bugs**

- Songs and annotations randomly disappearing
- Frequent crashes and freezes
- Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting songs
- Sync and sharing issues between devices

**Requested features**

- Improved sync and backup capabilities
- More intuitive user interface
- Ability to transpose songs easily
- Better support for older devices and iOS versions


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Qu free?

Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is OnSong 2026 free?

OnSong 2026 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Qu or OnSong 2026?

OnSong 2026 is rated higher. Qu averages 3.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while OnSong 2026 averages 4.5 from 5.8K ratings.

### Do Qu or OnSong 2026 have ads?

Neither Qu nor OnSong 2026 shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Qu or OnSong 2026?

Qu ships an update every 4 months, and OnSong 2026 every 4 weeks. Most recently, Qu was updated on November 4, 2026 and OnSong 2026 on November 12, 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.*