# Taptronome vs MX

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Taptronome at 100% against MX's 16%. Taptronome also leads on rating (5.0 vs 2.0) and device support (4 vs 2). MX's advantage is ratings volume (283 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

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

Taptronome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX has 283 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Taptronome's written reviews are positive against 16% of MX's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Taptronome | MX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptronome/id1004974395/reviews)** | [2.0 (283 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-q/id1471505954/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **283** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 16.1% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 17 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple TV** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Yichen Cao](https://appshunter.io/developer/1470874785) | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) |

## What reviewers say

### Taptronome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/taptronome/id1004974395)

Set your rhythm by simply tapping the beat. Adjust tempo with a swipe. Choose from various metronome sounds to suit your practice or performance needs.

**Highlights:** Tap to set beat, Swipe to adjust tempo, Multiple metronome sounds, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-q/id1471505954)

Control your personal monitor mix directly from your mobile device. This app offers intuitive remote control for volume and panning of input channels to auxiliary buses, with customizable groupings for easy adjustments during performances. Ideal for musicians and performers seeking flexible and personalized monitoring.

**Highlights:** 4 customizable MCAs for group channel adjustments, Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends, Individual volume and panorama control, Portrait/landscape orientation support, Remote control for audio mixers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface for monitor mixing
- 🎵 Effective personal in-ear mix control functionality
- 🔌 Automatic device detection and connection capability
- 📱 Works across multiple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🎚️ Responsive faders when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen doesn't stay awake during use - requires manual unlock
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections from mixer board
- ⏱️ Long reconnection times and parameter transfer delays
- 📊 Missing signal level meters on individual channels
- 🎚️ Removed grouping/filtering functionality for custom channel views

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or connection
- Screen auto-locks during active use
- Connection drops frequently during performance
- IP address not saved between sessions
- App freezes on scanning or connecting screens

**Requested features**

- Restore signal level/VU meters for each channel
- Bring back channel grouping and filtering capabilities
- Add ability to keep screen from auto-locking during use
- Implement IP address saving and auto-reconnection
- Restore previous UI layout and design


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Taptronome free?

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

### Is MX free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Taptronome or MX?

Taptronome is rated higher. Taptronome averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MX averages 2.0 from 283 ratings.

### Do Taptronome or MX have ads?

Neither Taptronome nor MX 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.*