Qu vs StagePlot Guru
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.
StagePlot Guru
Design, save, and share professional stage plots with an intuitive interface and a vast library of industry-standard props. Customize your layouts with text labels, logos, and equipment lists for clear communication.
- Create professional stage plots
- Save and share designs
- Over 250 industry-standard props
- Customizable text labels and lists
- Add company/band logos
- Print/share as PDF
- Unlimited cloud storage
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StagePlot Guru is the way audio engineers, musicians, bands, event planners, clubs, churches, houses of worship, venues, hotels, wedding planners, stage managers and more CREATE, SAVE & SHARE professional stage plots. We offer dedicated customer support to users of the app for life. ONLY 1 SINGLE IN-APP PURCHASE- which is, the Pro-Version Upgrade. Everything is included for life with this upgrade- no re-occurring subscriptions. To Test Demo StagePlot For Free: Download > Go To My StagePlots > Open the Demo StagePlot -Easy-to-Read Graphics -Editing Tool Bar -Intuitive User Interface -Collapsible Toolbars to Maximize Workspace -Free Unlimited Database Storage Other Features Include: -Over 250 Industry Standard props -Account Management & Customer Support -Backup storage into the SPG Cloud -One account- multiple devices -Share StagePlots with anyone Via AirDrop or email -Print/Share as PDF -Unlimited Storage and Backup -Change, rotate, resize props as needed -Make lists for each prop chosen. Lists appear on the final readout. -Dedicated readouts for Equipment, Input & Notes Lists. -Customize Names of any prop. -Add your own company/band logo -Add Contact/Stage Manager Info -Flexible Document Arrangement -Produces a clean/professional StagePlot -Quick Text to label the props and the stage -All Props and Features are Free (no in-app purchases, besides the upgrade to pro) Prop Categories Included Are: INSTRUMENTS AUDIO INFRASTRUCTURE STAGES PLATFORMS LIGHTS INSTRUMENTS -Accordion -Bongos -Cajon -Dobro -Harmonica -Leslie Cabinet -Mandolin -Electric Bass -Upright Bass -DrumKit (acoustic) -DrumKit (double-bass) -Conga (single) -Conga (double) -DrumKit (electric) -Drum Sample Pad -Acoustic Guitar -Electric Guitar -Hand Drums -Keytar (left and right views) -Single Keyboard (4 perspectives) -Double Keyboard (3 perspectives) -Grand Piano (right, left or vertical) -Upright Piano (right, left or vertical) -Violin -Turntables -Organ Front View -Organ Back View -Steel Pedal -Washboard -Tambourine Skinned -Tambourine -Claves -Guiro -Marimba -Steel Pan Drum -Timbales -Timbales w/cowbell -Banjo -Hammer Dulcimer -Industry Standard Mic Pack with over 21 commonly used Mics -Algaita -Autoharp -Bagpipes -Balafone -Balalaka -Banjosamba -Concertina -Didgeridoo -Djembe -Irish Bazouki -Kalimba -Kora -Mbira -Panderio -Recoreco -Repique -Shekere -Singing Bowl -Sitar -Surdao -Table -Talking Drum -Udu -Zither AUDIO -Amplifier -Large Audio Console -In-Ear Monitors -Bass Amp -Dual Amp -Di Box -Amp Stack -Amp Head -Small Amp -Cable (xlr M/f) -Cable (instrument) -Cable (1/4-xlr) -Computer Interface -Pedal (Guitar) -Pedal (Keys) -Pedalboard -Laptop w/ 4 Perspectives -FX Racks (large, small) -Vocal Mic -Vocal Mic w/Stand -Drum Mic (individual) -Drum Mic (pack) -Drum Subkick -Small Boom Stand -Large Boom Stand -Straight Boom Stand -Overheads (left, right) -P.A Mains (Hanging) -P.A.Mains (Standing) -P.A Mains (Concert) -P.A Sub -P.A. Mixer (left, right) -P.A. Stage Monitors -P.A. Stage Monitors (Back View) -Snake -Colored Wires -Complete Commonly used mic sets PLATFORMS -Large Riser -Small Standard Riser -Wide Standard Riser -Triangle Shaped Extensions -Geometric Extensions -Choral Riser (small) -Choral Riser (large) ACCESSORIES -Avatars -Shapes (circles, triangles, square, rectangle, line, arrow) -Bench -Bench (Side View) -Chair -Headphones -Power Outlet -Podium -Music Stand -Small Plexiglass -Large Plexiglass -GuardRails -Sitting Person -Standing Person -Stairs (side view) -Stairs (front view) -Tech Headset -Throne -Stool -Table -Colored Wires -Guitar Boat -Guitar Stand -Case LIGHTS -Individual Par -Par Truss -Vertical Lights -Follow Spot -Light Rack -Truss Base Stand -Truss Headlock -Truss Brace ......................and more! Follow & Like Us On: Facebook.com/StagePlotGuru Instagram.com/StagePlotGuru YouTube.com/StagePlotGuru TikTok.com/StagePlotGuru
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Qu at 3.5 against StagePlot Guru's 2.5. Qu also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (45% vs 25%). StagePlot Guru's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 4 months). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. StagePlot Guru sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Qu asks for nothing beyond the download.
Qu holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 121 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 45% of Qu's written reviews are positive against 25% of StagePlot Guru's.
Qu ships an update every 4 months, StagePlot Guru monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 28, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Qu | StagePlot Guru |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 3.5 (57 ratings) — better | 2.5 (121 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 45.5% of reviews — better | 24.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 57 | 121 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 — better | 18.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 7 MB | 124 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | Allen & Heath Limited | Active Media Production Group, LLC |
Customer experience
Qu
StagePlot Guru
Bugs and requests
Qu
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
StagePlot Guru
Reported bugs
4 issues- Frequent crashes and data loss
- Saving and loading issues
- Exporting low-quality or incomplete stage plots
- Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions
Requested features
5 requests- More instrument and equipment options
- Ability to rotate and resize items freely
- Improved text editing and formatting
- Better stage dimension and layout controls
- Seamless cloud sync and backup
In-app purchases
Qu
No in-app purchases
StagePlot Guru
- Horn Section SetFree
- Alto SaxophoneFree
- Tenor SaxophoneFree
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- TromboneFree
- TrumpetFree
- Jazz KitFree
- Video Camera, Projector, and ScreenFree
- PA ItemsFree
- ShapesFree
- Pro Version$4.99









