# MonitorMix vs 42 Decibels

MonitorMix and 42 Decibels are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | MonitorMix | 42 Decibels |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[3.0 (87 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/monitormix-us/id1001345675/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **87** | — |
| Positive reviews | 16.1% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 67 MB | 16 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16** | 17.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yamaha Corporation of America](https://appshunter.io/developer/408058585) | [Robin Kluit](https://appshunter.io/developer/1873091974) |

## 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


### 42 Decibels

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/42-decibels/id6758466307)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MonitorMix free?

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

### Is 42 Decibels free?

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

### Do MonitorMix or 42 Decibels have ads?

Neither MonitorMix nor 42 Decibels shows ads.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*