Comparison

Qu vs DIGIPAD

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

DIGIPAD

Features
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The new multi-platform DIGIPAD app, available for tablets, smartphones and PC, lets you wirelessly control your PROEL DIGIPAD8 digital mixer. Thanks to the mixer's built-in Wi-Fi interface, you always have all your mixing parameters at your fingertips, with an intuitive interface optimized for both large and compact displays. Whether you're a musician, producer, or sound engineer, with DIGIPAD you're always in control of your mix, transforming every performance into a professional sound experience. The DIGIPAD App offers complete remote control of all DIGIPAD8 mixer functions: • Preamp Gain, Phase, Delay, Level, Pan, Mute, and Solo on all channels • 48V power supply on mic channels • 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Gate, and Compressor on all channels • 2 AUX sends • Studio-quality reverb • Main Mix and Aux 1 & 2 with 4-band EQ with LPF and HPF, Limiter, and Delay • Control of the Bluetooth input and USB In/Out interface • 10 scenes that can be saved and recalled with the complete mixer configuration

Screenshots

DIGIPAD4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: DIGIPAD at fortnightly against Qu's every 4 months. DIGIPAD also leads on device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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

Qu ships an update every 4 months, DIGIPAD fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 19, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Qu versus DIGIPAD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuDIGIPAD
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS15.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB18 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedProel

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

DIGIPAD

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DIGIPAD free?
DIGIPAD is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qu or DIGIPAD have ads?
Neither Qu nor DIGIPAD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or DIGIPAD?
Qu ships an update every 4 months, and DIGIPAD fortnightly. Most recently, Qu was updated on September 19, 2026 and DIGIPAD on September 18, 2026.

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