Comparison

M32 vs Focusrite Control 2

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M32

This app provides personal monitor mixing capabilities for musicians using the M32 Digital Mixer. It allows individual control over stereo monitor mixes, including grouping channels via MCAs for simplified performance mixing. Setup is straightforward, requiring only a wireless network connection.

Highlights
  • Personal stereo monitor mixing
  • Control 32 input channels
  • Utilize MCA faders for channel grouping
  • Select mix bus for control
  • Control send levels for inputs and auxiliaries
  • Meter input channel levels
  • Connect multiple devices
Features
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M32-Q for MIDAS M32 Digital Mixing Console M32-Q adds full iPhone or iPod Touch personal monitor mixing capabilities to the M32 Digital Mixer. With M32-Q musicians can control their own stereo monitor mix with full access to all 32 input channels individually or through the M32's MCA (Mix Control Association) faders. Each band member can group inputs to four MCAs allowing for one-fader control over a group of channels, greatly simplifying the mix during performance. Setup is simple – just connect your iPhone or iPod Touch to the same wireless network as the M32; no additional hardware, no computer and no hassles. And, with no specific limit on the number of users, M32-Q will allow everyone in the band to take control of their own mix. KEY FEATURES * Select the Mix Bus for your Personal Stereo Monitoring Control from iPhone/iPod Touch * Assign any combination of inputs to four available MCA (mix control association) Faders * MCA's allow concurrent trimming of all assigned signals with just one fader: --more me--less band--more click track--less percussion ...the choice is yours! * Control all Channel Send Levels for Inputs 1 – 32 * Control all Auxiliary Input 1 – 8 and 4 Stereo Effects Return Sends to Bus Mixes * Meter all Input Channel levels for visual feedback * Connect multiple iPhone/iPod Touch units simultaneously REQUIREMENTS Requires a wireless router connected to the M32 Digital Mixer.

About

Focusrite Control 2

This app allows musicians and producers to remotely control their Scarlett 4th Gen audio interface. Adjust input gain, create custom headphone mixes for multiple users, and enjoy wireless freedom within your recording space.

Highlights
  • Wireless remote control
  • Adjust input gain
  • Create headphone mixes
  • Control level, pan, mute, solo
  • Multiple device headphone mix control
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TAKE FULL CONTROL Focusrite Control 2 is the perfect companion app for Focusrite interfaces*. Designed for musicians, producers, and audio engineers, this powerful app gives you the freedom to remotely control your Scarlett's inputs and direct monitoring mixes from anywhere within your recording space. You no longer have to stay at your desk — experience the true flexibility and convenience of wireless control. KEY FEATURES: - Seamless wireless pairing: Seamlessly pair the app to Focusrite Control 2 on your desktop computer and enjoy wireless control. Adjust inputs and direct monitoring mixes whilst being free to roam around your recording space. - Set the perfect gain: Control your Scarlett's preamps, including Auto Gain, from wherever you are in your recording space. It’s perfect for recording alone, allowing you to stay in your recording position without needing to move. - Multiple device control: Dial in headphone mixes with ease with control of the level, pan, mute, and solo for each channel. And if you're recording multiple musicians, they each have control of their own headphone mix so they can focus on capturing a great performance. - Advanced monitoring: All your device's monitoring functions are at your fingertips – rapidly switch between monitoring groups and adjust output levels when your device is in a rack or beyond arms reach COMPATIBILITY: - Focusrite Control 2 is compatible with: Scarlett 4th Gen range ISA C8X Scarlett 3rd Gen range Clarett+ range Clarett USB range Scarlett 2nd Gen — 6i6, 18i8, and 18i20 - Make sure the desktop version of Focusrite Control 2 is installed on the computer your Scarlett is plugged in to, and your iPhone or iPad is connected to the same wireless network. - Focusrite Control 2 cannot control your Scarlett when it is connected via USB to your mobile/tablet

Screenshots

M324 screens
Focusrite Control 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Focusrite Control 2 at fortnightly against M32's every 5 months. Focusrite Control 2 also leads on rating (2.6 vs 2.3) and review sentiment (27% vs 12%). M32's advantage is ratings volume (308 vs 28) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Focusrite Control 2 holds the better App Store score, 2.6 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M32 has 308 ratings behind it against 28, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 12% of M32's written reviews are positive against 27% of Focusrite Control 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M32 ships an update every 5 months, Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 27, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
M32 versus Focusrite Control 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM32Focusrite Control 2
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.3 (308 ratings)2.6 (28 ratings) — better
Positive reviews12.4% of reviews27.1% of reviews — better
Number of ratings308 — better28
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedFocusrite Audio Engineering

Customer experience

M32

Written reviews210 reviews
Positive12.4%
Neutral16.7%
Negative71.0%

Focusrite Control 2

All ratings28 ratings
Positive35.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive27.1%
Neutral8.3%
Negative64.6%

Bugs and requests

M32

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to connect
  • Channel labels disappear or are hidden
  • Compatibility issues with iPhone 14, iOS 18, etc.

Requested features

3 requests
  • Update app to support latest iOS versions
  • Add ability to save mixer presets
  • Improve channel label visibility

Focusrite Control 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

M32

No in-app purchases

None

Focusrite Control 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M32 free?
M32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Focusrite Control 2 free?
Focusrite Control 2 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M32 or Focusrite Control 2?
Focusrite Control 2 is rated higher. M32 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 308 ratings, while Focusrite Control 2 averages 2.6 from 28 ratings.
Do M32 or Focusrite Control 2 have ads?
Neither M32 nor Focusrite Control 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M32 or Focusrite Control 2?
M32 ships an update every 5 months, and Focusrite Control 2 fortnightly. Most recently, M32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Focusrite Control 2 on October 27, 2026.

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