# MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder vs MXBus

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder at 4.8 against MXBus's 4.2. MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder also leads on ratings volume (6K vs 120) and chart position (#117 vs unranked). MXBus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder has 6K ratings behind it against 120, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 63% of MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder's written reviews are positive against 70% of MXBus's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder | MXBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (6K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackscom-chartbuilder/id1208264687/reviews)** | [4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **6K** | 120 |
| Positive reviews | 63.0% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | **#117** | — |
| Size | 283 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.4** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## What reviewers say

### MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitrackscom-chartbuilder/id1208264687)

**Currently charting:** #117 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Customize song charts with adjustable keys, capo settings, and chord displays. Add annotations, create setlists, and sync with audio playback for seamless practice and performance. Access a vast library of charts with a subscription.

**Highlights:** Endless chart customization, Adjustable key, capo, and chord display, In-app annotations and highlighting, Setlist creation and collaboration, Sync with audio playback, Multiple chart type options

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| ChartBuilder App | $2.99 | per month |
| Solo Practice Bundle | $6.99 | per month |
| Content Subscription | $14.99 | per month |
| Chart Pro | $21.49 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Great resource for worship teams
- 👍 Helpful for practice and live performances
- 🔒 Protects intellectual property
- 🔧 Customizable chord charts and setlists
- 🎨 Clean and intuitive user interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Buggy and unstable at times
- 🔑 Subscription issues and login problems
- 🔇 Audio playback and syncing issues
- 🚫 Lacks some basic features like annotation
- 💰 Expensive for the issues experienced

**Reported bugs**

- Crashes and freezes on launch
- Inconsistent key changes and song resets
- Sync issues between devices and the web portal
- Screenshots triggering account disabling warnings
- Inability to use app while locked or in background

**Requested features**

- Ability to customize arrangements and parts
- Improved offline functionality
- More control over click track and vocal cues
- Better integration with other apps and devices
- Increased font size and accessibility options


### MXBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157)

This app empowers musicians to control their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device when using Behringer X32/X-Air or Midas consoles. It offers features like stereo channels, namable groups, and automatic console discovery for a streamlined sound check and live performance adjustment.

**Highlights:** Monitor mix control for musicians, Supports Behringer X32/X-Air and Midas consoles, Stereo channels for screen real-estate, Namable groups and automatic console discovery, Control send levels for channels, aux tracks, and effects, Reorder channels within groups, Springboard and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MXBus PRO Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy connection to mixers
- ✅ Stable and reliable performance for IEM mixing
- 💾 Ability to save scenes and group settings
- 🎚️ Clean, uncluttered design maximizes screen real estate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Faders moving on their own (recent bug)
- 🔌 Connection issues on certain network subnets (10.0.0.x)
- ❌ Inconsistent connectivity across different devices
- 🔋 High battery drain on some devices
- 📱 Limited iPad compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Faders moving/sliding on their own without user input
- App crashes when changing aux channels
- Mute button switches to channel info screen
- Scene saving not working properly (iOS 26)
- Mix recall/fader recall feature broken after updates

**Requested features**

- Panning control for individual channels
- Support for Behringer Wing consoles
- Individual group controls for sends
- Main L/R mix access
- FX send control from channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder free?

MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is MXBus free?

MXBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder or MXBus?

MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder is rated higher. MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6K ratings, while MXBus averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder or MXBus have ads?

Neither MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder nor MXBus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder or MXBus?

MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder ships an update monthly, and MXBus monthly. Most recently, MultiTracks.com ChartBuilder was updated on October 9, 2026 and MXBus on October 10, 2026.

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