# MonitorMix vs Praise

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Praise at 75% against MonitorMix's 16%. Praise also leads on rating (4.7 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (625 vs 87). MonitorMix's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On price, update cadence, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Praise sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MonitorMix asks for nothing beyond the download.

Praise holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Praise has 625 ratings behind it against 87, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 16% of MonitorMix's written reviews are positive against 75% of Praise's.

MonitorMix ships an update every 7 months, Praise every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MonitorMix | Praise |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitormix-us/id1001345675/reviews) | **[4.7 (625 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praise-break/id1416840685/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 87 | **625** |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | **Every 7 months** | Every 11 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 67 MB | 48 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [Jonathan Hutchinson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1405099554) |

## What reviewers say

### MonitorMix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitormix-us/id1001345675)

Control individual mix, matrix, and auxiliary buses wirelessly from your mobile device. Performers can easily adjust their assigned buses without complex settings, creating personalized group adjustments for simplified control.

**Highlights:** Wireless personal mixing, Control MIX/MATRIX/AUX buses, Individual performer control, Simplified settings, Customizable group settings, One-fader level adjustment

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Game changer for mixes
- 👍 Great for personal monitor mixes
- 👍 Works well with QL5
- 👍 Seamless operation with QL5
- 👍 Usable remote features

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Connection issues on iOS
- 🐛 App not finding mixer
- 🐛 Spinning wheel of death
- 🐛 IP address deletion bug
- 🐛 "Lock channel" feature not disableable

**Reported bugs**

- IP address won't recognize '0'
- IP address deleting zeros when entering manually
- Cannot type IP addresses manually on iPhone
- App requests access to local network but doesn't show in settings
- iPhone stuck synchronizing

**Requested features**

- Keep phone awake while using app
- Control GEQ and PEQ for monitor
- Admin control over GEQ/PEQ activation
- Lighter text color for network list


### Praise

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/praise-break/id1416840685)

This app allows users to celebrate and give thanks at any time, offering a full band and a variety of tracks for spontaneous praise. It provides a way to express gratitude and joy whenever the user feels inspired, without waiting for a specific occasion.

**Highlights:** Spontaneous praise breaks, Full band accompaniment, Variety of musical tracks, Express gratitude anytime, Celebrate in advance

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

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Unlock All Features | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 😂 Fun to use
- 🙌 Brings joy and enthusiasm
- 🙏 Helps with worship and praise
- 💰 Good value for money

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔊 Low volume/needs volume adjustment
- 🐛 Crashes when using certain keys
- 🔧 Some features not working as expected

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when using certain keys
- Issues with restoring purchases
- Compatibility problems with iOS updates

**Requested features**

- More sound options and variety
- Longer praise break music duration
- Volume control settings


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonitorMix free?

MonitorMix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Praise free?

Praise is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MonitorMix or Praise?

Praise is rated higher. MonitorMix averages 3.0 out of 5 from 87 ratings, while Praise averages 4.7 from 625 ratings.

### Do MonitorMix or Praise have ads?

Praise shows ads; MonitorMix does not.

### Which is updated more often, MonitorMix or Praise?

MonitorMix ships an update every 7 months, and Praise every 11 months. Most recently, MonitorMix was updated on October 12, 2026 and Praise on October 15, 2026.

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