Comparison

M vs LSV RTA

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

M

Control your M-5000 or M-5000C mixer remotely with this intuitive app. Adjust real-time mixing functions, set up stage monitors, and fine-tune EQ from various listening positions. Connect via dock cable, USB wireless adapter, or Wi-Fi for flexible control.

Highlights
  • Remote mixer control
  • Real-time mixing functions
  • Stage monitor setup
  • EQ adjustment
  • Multiple connection options
  • Channel and BUS parameter control
  • Graphic and Parametric EQ control
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M-5000 Remote is an application for controlling the M-5000 or M-5000C remotely. This application provides an easy to use interface of the most frequently used real-time mixing functions, and is suitable for setting up monitors on stage and adjusting EQ from the different listening positions. The M-5000 or M-5000C can be controlled simultaneously from up to three iPads: a) via the dedicated dock cable, b) the dedicated USB wireless adapter, and c) a wireless LAN device. Depending on the size and complexity of the environment, an operator can choose any or all of these connection types. Controllable parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Preamp Gain, Pad & Phantom Power * Digital Gain * HPF * AUX sends * PAN * Dynamics Threshold * Delay * Direct Level * Solo * Mute * Fader * Sends on Fader * 4-Band Parametric EQ and HPF * EQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Name and Color [Other] * 31 Band Graphic EQ or 8 Band Parametric EQ * GEQ or PEQ Copy/Paste/Undo * Solo Clear Viewable-only parameters: [Channel/BUS] * Gain Reduction of Dynamics * Meter [Other] * Meter Overview

About

LSV RTA

Features
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LSV RTA es un analizador de espectro en tiempo real pensado para técnicos de sonido, músicos e instaladores que necesitan visualizar rápidamente el comportamiento del audio. Con vista de barras RTA, espectrograma, marcadores de frecuencia, ponderación A/C/Z y modos de velocidad, LSV RTA te ayuda a identificar resonancias o feedbacks y tomar mejores decisiones desde tu iPhone o iPad. Una herramienta práctica, visual y directa para llevar el análisis de audio siempre contigo.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: LSV RTA at every 5 days against M's every 2 months. M's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M ships an update every 2 months, LSV RTA every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
M versus LSV RTA: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMLSV RTA
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS8.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB4 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRoland CorporationRamiro Contreras Leon

In-app purchases

None

M

No in-app purchases

None

LSV RTA

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M free?
M is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LSV RTA free?
LSV RTA is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do M or LSV RTA have ads?
Neither M nor LSV RTA shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M or LSV RTA?
M ships an update every 2 months, and LSV RTA every 5 days. Most recently, M was updated on October 7, 2026 and LSV RTA on October 12, 2026.

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