Qu vs ICOA PRO
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Wireless control for Qu mixers
- Full mixing and setup functions
- Simultaneous independent control
- Remote monitor mixing
- Supports multiple iOS devices
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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.
ICOA PRO
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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.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is device support: ICOA PRO at 3 against Qu's 1. ICOA PRO also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qu | ICOA PRO |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (58 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 58 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 4 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | ADAM HALL GMBH |
In-app purchases
Qu
No in-app purchases
ICOA PRO
No in-app purchases








