Image Assistant vs Mixer Brain
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Image Assistant
This app calculates and graphically illustrates the localization curves for various stereo microphone setups. It also offers an auralization feature to hear the sound produced by the selected configuration.
- Calculates localization curves
- Supports 2- and 3-channel stereo microphones
- Graphic illustration of curves
- Auralization of microphone configurations
- Playback of sound
Read full descriptionHide full description
The Image Assistant is an App that calculates the localization curves of arbitrary 2- and 3-channel stereo microphone configurations. Additionally to the graphic illustration a simple auralisation of the selected microphone configuration can be played back.
Mixer Brain
Learn professional music mixing techniques from a Grammy-winning engineer. This app offers over 24 hours of video and written lessons to develop your ear, instincts, and unique sound, applicable to any genre or skill level.
- Principle-based mixing course
- 24+ hours of video lessons
- Written content
- Learn at your own pace
- Works across genres and DAWs
- Behind-the-scenes of real records
Read full descriptionHide full description
Mixer Brain by Jeff Ellis Worldwide Master the Art of Mixing – Anytime, Anywhere Step inside the brain of Grammy-winning engineer Jeff Ellis Worldwide—known for his work with Frank Ocean, Doja Cat, Joji, The Neighbourhood—and completely transform the way you mix music. The Mixer Brain app delivers Jeff’s full, principle-based mixing course directly to your phone or tablet, giving you the freedom to learn at your own pace, from anywhere in the world. With over 24 hours of in-depth video lessons paired with written content, you’ll learn Jeff’s approach to mixing from the ground up—designed to work across any genre, DAW, or skill level. Go behind the scenes of real records from some of the biggest artists on the planet, and gain a deep understanding of the principles that make great mixes truly work. This isn’t about templates or shortcuts—it’s about developing your ears, your instincts, and your unique sound. Whether you’re a bedroom producer, an aspiring engineer, or a seasoned mixer looking to evolve, Mixer Brain will radically elevate your craft and creative confidence.
Screenshots
Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Image Assistant at none against Mixer Brain's 1. Image Assistant also leads on iOS requirement (6.0 vs 14.0). Mixer Brain's advantage is ratings volume (3 vs 1). On price, rating, review sentiment 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
Both are free to download. Mixer Brain sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Image Assistant asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Image Assistant against 5.0 for Mixer Brain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 1 and 3 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
| Parameter | Image Assistant | Mixer Brain |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 3 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 37 months | — |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 6.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 10 MB | 69 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Schalltechnik Dr.-Ing. Schoeps GmbH | Jeff Ellis Worldwide, INC. |
Customer experience
Image Assistant
Mixer Brain
In-app purchases
Image Assistant
No in-app purchases
Mixer Brain
- Mixer Brain$369.00
