# PreSonus QMix® vs HD

PreSonus QMix® and HD both sit at 2.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 26% of PreSonus QMix®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of HD's. PreSonus QMix® also leads on ratings volume (95 vs 5). HD's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15). On price, rating, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.9 for PreSonus QMix® against 2.8 for HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PreSonus QMix® has 95 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 26% of PreSonus QMix®'s written reviews are positive against 0% of HD's.

PreSonus QMix® ships an update every 4 months, HD every 3 months. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PreSonus QMix® | HD |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[2.9 (95 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presonus-qmix-uc/id703208043/reviews)** | [2.8 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-q/id1582878682/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **95** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | **26.1% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | **Every 3 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 34 MB | 38 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15 | **9.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fender Digital](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107017949) | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) |

## What reviewers say

### PreSonus QMix®

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/presonus-qmix-uc/id703208043)

This app transforms your mobile device into a personal monitor mix controller for digital mixers. It allows musicians and engineers to easily manage and adjust their own stage or aux mixes wirelessly. Take full control of your sound with intuitive remote access.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of StudioLive Series III mixers, Remote control aux mix levels and panning, Create up to 4 channel groups, Wheel of Me for custom channel group control, Intuitive and flexible mix management

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Handy for IEM mixes
- 💡 Genius 'Me/Band' balancing wheel
- 👍 Fantastic for IEM users
- 👍 Perfect for wireless control
- 👍 Great for monitor mixes

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashing frequently
- 🐛 Unreliable connection
- 🐛 Landscape mode issues
- 🐛 No iPad version
- 🐛 Inconsistent and buggy

**Reported bugs**

- Unable to connect phone
- Not running on iPhone 16
- Landscape mode doesn't work
- Cannot go into landscape mode
- No iPad Version

**Requested features**

- Update for iPhone 16
- Landscape mode fix
- iPad version needed
- Update app for consistency
- Add faders instead of wheel


### HD

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/hd-q/id1582878682)

This app enables musicians to control their personal monitor mixes for a specific digital audio mixer. It allows individual control of input channels, grouping for easier adjustments, and visual feedback on levels. Multiple devices can connect simultaneously to the same mixer.

**Highlights:** Control personal mono/stereo monitor mixes, Assign inputs to 4 groups for relative control, Adjust all input send levels, Meter inputs and bus master, Connect multiple mobile devices, Portrait and landscape orientation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PreSonus QMix® free?

PreSonus QMix® 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, PreSonus QMix® or HD?

PreSonus QMix® is rated higher. PreSonus QMix® averages 2.9 out of 5 from 95 ratings, while HD averages 2.8 from 5 ratings.

### Do PreSonus QMix® or HD have ads?

Neither PreSonus QMix® nor HD shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PreSonus QMix® or HD?

PreSonus QMix® ships an update every 4 months, and HD every 3 months. Most recently, PreSonus QMix® was updated on November 3, 2026 and HD on November 3, 2026.

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