Comparison

Recording Studio Lite vs Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

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

Head to head
About

Recording Studio Lite

Create music productions on your iOS device with this multitouch sequencer. Record up to 4 tracks using audio or virtual instruments, then edit and mix with built-in tools. Explore effects like reverb, flanger, and delay to enhance your sound.

Highlights
  • Multitouch sequencer
  • Record up to 4 tracks
  • Virtual instruments (Piano, Drums, Guitar)
  • Integrated sample editor
  • Stereo effects (Reverb, Flanger, Chorus, Delay)
  • Guitar Arpeggiator
  • Guitar Amplifiers
Features
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Recording Studio Lite is a multitouch sequencer for iOS devices. Designed for quick and simple operation, Recording Studio Lite makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze. Recording Studio Lite is the perfect way to create great sounding music productions. With this free version you can record up to 4 tracks (32 tracks with the Pro version) by choosing between audio recordings or by using the virtual instruments 'Grand Piano', 'Drums', 'Classical Guitar' and 'Electric guitar'. The audio tracks can be recorded using the built-in microphone, by connecting an external microphone or using a USB audio interface. After recording your tracks, you may want to edit them in the integrated sample editor (copy/paste, split, loop, fader, reverb). You can import mp3 and wav audio files. Recording Studio Lite is constantly being updated and continually improved with new features. · Guitar Arpeggiator. · Stereo Reverb. · Guitar Amplifiers. · Stereo Flanger. · Stereo Chorus. · Stereo Echo/Delay · Stereo Compressor/Gate/Limiter. Limitations of the Lite version · Exporting mixing is disabled. · Importing audio files is disabled. · Only 4 instrument are available. · The number of tracks is limited to 4 (up to 32 in the Pro version). · The iTunes file sharing is disabled. · Import and export MIDI is disabled.

About

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

This app is a portable sound recording and mixing studio. It allows users to create music, podcasts, and mash-ups with unlimited tracks, various audio effects, and support for popular audio formats. Save and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio track mixing
  • Simultaneous track recording
  • Extensive audio format support
  • EQ, compression, and reverb effects
  • Royalty-free sound effect library
  • High sample rate support (6-96 kHz)
  • Export in various bit depths and formats
Features
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Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is the US version of MixPad Music Mixer. Express Mix Multitrack Music Mixer is a sound recording and mixing studio for on the go. With Express Mix, you can access all of the power of a professional recording and mixing equipment! Create your own music with this easy to use mixer studio. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer supports the most popular audio formats, and supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96kHz. This mixing studio also features audio and recording effects such as EQ, compression, reverb, and more. Mixing Music Features: • Mix an unlimited number of music, vocal and audio tracks • Record single or multiple tracks simultaneously • Load any audio file; more supported formats than any other mixer • Add audio effects including EQ, compression, reverb and more • Includes a royalty-free sound effect and music library with hundreds of clips to use in your productions • Supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96 kHz • Export at all popular bit depths up to 32 bits floating point audio • Mix to mp3 and several other file formats • Save in any file type you need, from studio quality wav files to high compression formats for sharing online When you are done mixing, save the recording or music to your device for future use or to share with friends. Several uses for Express Mix audio mixer include making a podcast, mixing instrumentals, and more! Express Mix is also perfect as an on-the-go recording studio. This studio mixer app is perfect for anyone who enjoys creating their own music and mash-ups. Express Mix contains optional in-app purchases and subscriptions. • Subscriptions are billed monthly while purchases are one time payments (these are not subscriptions) • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and cost depends on your chosen package • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For assistance using Express Mix: http://www.nch.com.au/support/supportcontact.html?software=ExpressMix Terms of service: https://www.nch.com.au/general/legal.html Privacy Policy: https://www.nch.com.au/general/privacy.html

Screenshots

Recording Studio Lite1 screens
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer at 4.5 against Recording Studio Lite's 2.8. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer also leads on review sentiment (46% vs 21%). Recording Studio Lite's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 11.0). On price, ratings volume, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. Recording Studio Lite asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 144 and 261 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of Recording Studio Lite's written reviews are positive against 46% of Express Mix Multitrack Mixer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Recording Studio Lite ships an update every 2 months, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Recording Studio Lite versus Express Mix Multitrack Mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRecording Studio LiteExpress Mix Multitrack Mixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.8 (144 ratings)4.5 (261 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.2% of reviews46.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings144261 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better11.0
Further details — not scored
Size195 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperGlauco PercopoNCH Software

Customer experience

Recording Studio Lite

All ratings144 ratings
Positive38.9%
Neutral10.4%
Negative50.7%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive21.2%
Neutral3.0%
Negative75.8%

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

All ratings261 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.4%

User reviews

Recording Studio Lite

From 144 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use for recording
  • 👍 Good for music creation
  • 👍 Amazing features and control
  • 👍 Great for iCloud integration
  • 👍 Cool application

Room to improve

  • anúncios Overwhelming ads
  • 🐛 Export issues
  • 🐛 App crashes and freezes
  • 🐛 Poor sound quality
  • 🐛 Limited functionality in Lite version

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

From 261 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎤 Great for beginners
  • 🎶 Inspires confidence in singing
  • 🔊 High audio quality
  • 🎨 User-friendly layout
  • 🎛️ Versatile for podcasts and mixing

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscriptions
  • 💰 Perceived as 'cheap' despite making money
  • 🤔 Confusing help section
  • 📉 File conversion limitations
  • 🚫 Cannot import from files/iCloud

Bugs and requests

Recording Studio Lite

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • Export fails after purchasing Pro version
  • Lite and Pro versions do not communicate
  • Ads pop up and drastically change sound settings
  • Tempo setting glitches out of the app
  • App freezes and crashes
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  • No audio on playback
  • Cannot export audio
  • Continuous clicking sound during recording and playback
  • Playback changes the sound to a different key
  • Cannot import instrumental tracks even after purchasing full version

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add setting to use app on other apps
  • Allow export of recorded music
  • Improve import functionality
  • Fix playback sound changes
  • Add instructions for app usage

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't playback recording
  • Saved files disappear
  • Cannot import audio from files
  • Cannot import from iCloud
  • Cannot get sound to work with Bluetooth headphones
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  • App deleted song
  • Export button does nothing
  • Cannot download to Drive or Dropbox
  • Cannot import files from emails, etc.
  • Mac version not updated and doesn't work on newer software

Requested features

5 requests
  • Autotune feature
  • Convert files to MP3, WAV format
  • Add software function to send through iMessage or Airdrop
  • Add option for one-time payment instead of subscription
  • Restore license for those who bought the deleted version

In-app purchases

None

Recording Studio Lite

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Subscriptions3
  • All Effects Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tracks Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Express Mix Pro Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • Express Mix feature Remove Ads$0.99
  • Express Mix - All Effects$4.99
  • Express Mix - Unlimited Tracks$4.99
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  • Unlock All Features$9.99

Questions

Is Recording Studio Lite free?
Recording Studio Lite is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Express Mix Multitrack Mixer free?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Recording Studio Lite or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is rated higher. Recording Studio Lite averages 2.8 out of 5 from 144 ratings, while Express Mix Multitrack Mixer averages 4.5 from 261 ratings.
Do Recording Studio Lite or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer have ads?
Neither Recording Studio Lite nor Express Mix Multitrack Mixer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Recording Studio Lite or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer?
Recording Studio Lite ships an update every 2 months, and Express Mix Multitrack Mixer monthly. Most recently, Recording Studio Lite was updated on October 21, 2026 and Express Mix Multitrack Mixer on October 20, 2026.

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