Comparison

Qu vs BandSync Library

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

BandSync Library

Features
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BandSync is a comprehensive sheet music library management app designed for musicians, music educators, and orchestras. Scan music files with QR codes, organize your collection, and instantly access your sheet music. Features biometric security, offline access, and seamless search functionality. KEY FEATURES: • QR Code Scanning - Instantly add sheet music to your library • Secure Login - Biometric authentication protects your collection • Smart Search - Find any piece by title, composer, or arrangement • Offline Access - Access your music anywhere, anytime • Advanced Organization - Sort by genre, difficulty, or custom tags • Fast Performance - Optimized for quick browsing and navigation Perfect for: - Musicians managing large sheet music collections - Music educators organizing classroom materials - Orchestra members accessing ensemble charts - Band directors managing group repertoire BandSync keeps your sheet music organized, secure, and always within reach.

Screenshots

BandSync Library4 screens

Verdict

The call

Qu and BandSync Library are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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, BandSync Library every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Qu versus BandSync Library: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterQuBandSync Library
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (57 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews45.5% of reviews—
Number of ratings57 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS15.6 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAllen & Heath LimitedROBERT MICHAEL HARVEY

In-app purchases

None

Qu

No in-app purchases

None

BandSync Library

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Qu free?
Qu is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is BandSync Library free?
BandSync Library is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Qu or BandSync Library have ads?
Neither Qu nor BandSync Library shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Qu or BandSync Library?
Qu ships an update every 4 months, and BandSync Library every 3 months. Most recently, Qu was updated on October 8, 2026 and BandSync Library on October 10, 2026.

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