Comparison

Qu vs HD

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

Head to head
About

Qu

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
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Qu-Pad V1.96 for iPad. This version is for Allen & Heath Qu mixers running V1.9* firmware. Qu-Pad provides full wireless control for Qu range of digital mixing consoles giving the engineer the freedom to walk the room or stage and control the mix right where it is needed. Qu-Pad and the Qu mixing console can work together to provide simultaneous control of independent functions, for example one engineer using the console to mix front-of-house sound and another using the iPad to mix monitors on stage. The Qu mixer supports a maximum of 8 connections to iOS devices with up to two of these running Qu-Pad and the others running the Qu-You Personal Monitor app or Qu-Control app, which are also available free from the Apple Store. This version provides full remote control of the Qu including all mixing and setup functions. Requirements: An Allen & Heath Qu-16, Qu-24, Qu-32, Qu-Pac or Qu-SB mixing console running V1.9* version firmware, with a suitable wireless router or access point connected to its Network port. The Qu mixer firmware and Qu-Pad app maintenance version numbers do not need to be identical, for example Qu-Pad V1.95 will run with Qu mixer V1.91. Refer to the Allen & Heath web site for more information and to download the latest Qu mixer firmware.

About

HD

This application offers remote control for Heritage Digital series mixing consoles, replicating the console's functionality and workflow on a tablet. It provides comprehensive access to channel controls, EQ, gates, compressors, and effects, along with specialized modes for monitoring and mixing.

Highlights
  • Remote console control
  • Channel fader overview
  • Monitor mode for mixes
  • Full EQ and gate control
  • Compressor and effects management
  • Flip mode for contributions
Features
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HD-Mix provides the user with remote control of the Heritage Digital series of mixing consoles, offering the same functionality and workflow found on the console from your tablet. Connection Screen Upon boot, HD-Mix will automatically scan for consoles that are on the same network as your tablet, or you can manually enter the console's IP from the connection screen. Mix View Mix View provides the user with a clear and easy to navigate overview of the console meter bridge and faders, with access to all Inputs, Auxes, Matrices, VCA's and POP Groups. HD-Mix utilises the same Common Control Rotary used in the Heritage series consoles, allowing the user to move and lock any parameter on screen for ease of access. Choose between standard and expanded 8/16 channel fader layouts to view more channels at once. Monitor Mode HD-Mix supports Monitor Mode, allowing the user to select a target output channel and send multiple sources to it directly via the channel faders. While active, the channel faders become dedicated send level controls for the selected monitor target, offering fast, tactile control over monitor mixes. The fader tray can be pulled down to reveal the selected channel widgets, with access to and full control of the following: - Configuration Provides the user with an overview and control of: • 48V • Mic Gain control • Trim control • Phase • Delay • Talk • Solo / Bus configuration options (Solo A, Solo B, Solo A&B) - EQ Full parameter control of channel EQ with Band Locks, Flatten One / All band functionality and Full Screen mode. - Gate Full access and control of channel gates / duckers, with expandable Key Filter section. - Compressor Channel compressors with full control of all parameters and modes including key sidechain source control. - Effects The Effects widget shows effects populated in the selected channel, with support for full screen effect editing. - Sends and Matrices The Sends and Matrices widget provides the user with a complete overview of contributions and parameter controls (for the selected channel) to all console Aux and Matrix busses. - Flip Mode HD-Mix can be placed into Flip Mode, allowing the user to select and send contribution levels from an easy to access interface. When Flip is activated the meter bridge can be replaced with a Flip Target Select window, which allows the user to select a Flip target and then set appropriate contribution levels. - Full Screen Effect Support HD-Mix provides full screen parameter control for supported effects, including the Midas XL4 EQ, GEQ and Ocean EQ, with additional effects being added in future updates. - Preferences Page Solo System preferences are available to the user, along with Channel Flip Lock functionality and Reset Channel EQ Lock functionality. ---------------------- Please Note: We recommend using a wired connection from the console to the Access Point in critical applications (use of a wired connection from the Access Point to the tablet will further ensure a consistent connection).

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Qu at 45% against HD's 0%. Qu also leads on rating (3.5 vs 2.2) and ratings volume (58 vs 6). 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Qu holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Qu has 58 ratings behind it against 6, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Qu's written reviews are positive against 0% of HD's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Qu ships an update every 4 months, HD every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Qu versus HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuHD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (58 ratings) — better2.2 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings58 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 7 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

Qu

All ratings57 ratings
Positive56.1%
Neutral10.5%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews66 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral16.7%
Negative37.9%

HD

All ratings6 ratings
Positive16.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

HD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HD free?
HD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Qu or HD?
Qu is rated higher. Qu averages 3.5 out of 5 from 58 ratings, while HD averages 2.2 from 6 ratings.
Do Qu or HD have ads?
Neither Qu nor HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or HD?
Qu ships an update every 4 months, and HD every 7 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 22, 2026 and HD on October 25, 2026.

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