Comparison

TF StageMix vs DriveRack VENU360 Control

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

Head to head
About

TF StageMix

This application allows for remote control of Yamaha TF digital mixing consoles from an Apple iPad. It enables engineers to adjust monitor mixes directly from the stage, improving efficiency during setup. Features are continually expanding for broader remote control functions.

Highlights
  • Remote control of Yamaha TF digital mixing consoles
  • Adjust monitor mixes from stage
  • Intuitive graphical interface
  • Wireless range control
  • Expanding feature set for wider functions
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StageMix is an application for the Apple iPad that provides remote control of Yamaha TF digital mixing console functions via a simple, intuitive graphical interface from anywhere within wireless range. The software has been specifically designed to allow engineers to adjust monitor mixes from the performers’ positions on stage, directly controlling mix parameters via the iPad rather than having to rely on verbal directions to a second engineer. The result is better mixes in less time; a huge advantage during high-pressure pre-show setup. Although StageMix is focused on the requirements for adjusting monitor mixes on stage, its range of features is continually expanding, allowing it to be used for a wider variety of remote control functions. * TF Firmware V1.10 or later is required to use the TF StageMix.

About

DriveRack VENU360 Control

Control your VENU360 hardware remotely with this app. It offers comprehensive management for your loudspeakers, optimizing sound and protecting your equipment. Features advanced algorithms and Ethernet control for a seamless audio experience.

Highlights
  • Remote VENU360 hardware control
  • Loudspeaker processing and optimization
  • Protection for loudspeakers
  • Advanced AutoEQ and AFS algorithms
  • Ethernet control via iOS/Mac
  • Updated setup wizards
Features
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The DriveRack® VENU360 Control app is the ultimate way to control the VENU360 hardware. The all-new DriveRack VENU360 provides all the processing and flexibility you need between your mixer and amplifiers to optimize and protect your loudspeakers. dbx took the dominant DriveRack 260, improved its features, and added more. The result is dbx’s first-ever, 3 input, 6 output Loudspeaker Management processor. With the latest advancements in dbx’s proprietary AutoEQ™ and AFS™ algorithms, additional input channels, ethernet control via an iOS®, or Mac® device, and updated wizards, the DriveRack VENU360 continues the DriveRack legacy of great-sounding, powerful, and affordable loudspeaker management processors, for a whole new generation.

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: TF StageMix at 3.5 against DriveRack VENU360 Control's 1.8. TF StageMix also leads on review sentiment (32% vs 13%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

TF StageMix holds the better App Store score, 3.5 against 1.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 32 and 75 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 32% of TF StageMix's written reviews are positive against 13% of DriveRack VENU360 Control's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

TF StageMix ships an update every 8 months, DriveRack VENU360 Control every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
TF StageMix versus DriveRack VENU360 Control: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTF StageMixDriveRack VENU360 Control
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.5 (32 ratings) — better1.8 (75 ratings)
Positive reviews31.6% of reviews — better12.5% of reviews
Number of ratings3275 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 6 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS1212.0
Further details — not scored
Size41 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha Corporation of AmericaHarman Professional, Inc.

Customer experience

TF StageMix

All ratings30 ratings
Positive56.7%
Neutral10.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive31.6%
Neutral21.1%
Negative47.4%

DriveRack VENU360 Control

All ratings74 ratings
Positive16.2%
Neutral4.1%
Negative79.7%
Written reviews80 reviews
Positive12.5%
Neutral5.0%
Negative82.5%

In-app purchases

None

TF StageMix

No in-app purchases

None

DriveRack VENU360 Control

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is TF StageMix free?
TF StageMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is DriveRack VENU360 Control free?
DriveRack VENU360 Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, TF StageMix or DriveRack VENU360 Control?
TF StageMix is rated higher. TF StageMix averages 3.5 out of 5 from 32 ratings, while DriveRack VENU360 Control averages 1.8 from 75 ratings.
Do TF StageMix or DriveRack VENU360 Control have ads?
Neither TF StageMix nor DriveRack VENU360 Control shows ads.
Which is updated more often, TF StageMix or DriveRack VENU360 Control?
TF StageMix ships an update every 8 months, and DriveRack VENU360 Control every 6 months. Most recently, TF StageMix was updated on November 1, 2026 and DriveRack VENU360 Control on November 6, 2026.

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