# Talkback and Volume Control vs Music Player X

The clearest difference is rating: Talkback and Volume Control at 5.0 against Music Player X's 4.3. Talkback and Volume Control also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 13.0). Music Player X's advantage is ratings volume (1.1K vs 1) and update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 6 months). 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.

Talkback and Volume Control holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Music Player X has 1.1K ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Talkback and Volume Control's written reviews are positive against 66% of Music Player X's.

Talkback and Volume Control ships an update every 6 months, Music Player X every 6 weeks. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Talkback and Volume Control | Music Player X |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-and-volume-control/id1046595331/reviews)** | [4.3 (1.1K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-player-x-mpx-equalizer/id1221701870/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **1.1K** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 66.3% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 6 months | **Every 6 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 15 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **8.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Source Elements](https://appshunter.io/developer/419225378) | [Layo Lake LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528668544) |

## What reviewers say

### Talkback and Volume Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/talkback-and-volume-control/id1046595331)

This companion app offers wireless remote control for talkback switches and volume faders. It's designed to work with specific AAX plugins for professional audio workflows.

**Highlights:** Wireless remote talkback switch, Wireless volume fader, Compatible with Source-Talkback plugin, Compatible with Source-VC plugin, Remote audio control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Music Player X

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/music-player-x-mpx-equalizer/id1221701870)

Enhance your music listening with a powerful equalizer, bass booster, and crossfade transitions. Organize your music library with an intuitive interface and customizable themes. Enjoy your music offline with support for various audio formats.

**Highlights:** 5-Band Equalizer, XBass Bass Booster, Crossfade transitions, 3D Audio FX, Playlist Manager, Customizable themes, Offline music playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Excellent sound quality
- 🎨 Customizable interface
- 💡 Useful EQ and bass boost features
- 🎧 Crossfade functionality
- 👍 Simple and intuitive to use

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes and stability issues
- 🔍 Difficulty navigating playlists and library
- 🔒 Incompatible with Apple Music/Spotify
- 🔋 Drains battery quickly

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when trying to play certain songs
- Playlist songs get duplicated
- Shuffle mode not working as expected
- Playback controls not responsive at times

**Requested features**

- Add support for cloud storage integration
- Improve playlist management and organization
- Expand EQ options beyond 5 bands
- Implement gapless playback
- Add lyrics display feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Talkback and Volume Control free?

Talkback and Volume Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Music Player X free?

Music Player X is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Talkback and Volume Control or Music Player X?

Talkback and Volume Control is rated higher. Talkback and Volume Control averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Music Player X averages 4.3 from 1.1K ratings.

### Do Talkback and Volume Control or Music Player X have ads?

Neither Talkback and Volume Control nor Music Player X shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Talkback and Volume Control or Music Player X?

Talkback and Volume Control ships an update every 6 months, and Music Player X every 6 weeks. Most recently, Talkback and Volume Control was updated on November 2, 2026 and Music Player X on November 2, 2026.

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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.*