# MyMonitor vs Mixing Station

The clearest difference is price: Mixing Station at Free against MyMonitor's $1.99. Mixing Station also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.2) and review sentiment (78% vs 52%). MyMonitor's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 16.0). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Mixing Station is free to download; MyMonitor costs $1.99 up front. Mixing Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. MyMonitor asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mixing Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 622 ratings behind it against 57, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 52% of MyMonitor's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mixing Station's.

MyMonitor ships an update every 5 weeks, Mixing Station fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | MyMonitor | Mixing Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $1.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.2 (57 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymonitor/id1251043311/reviews) | **[4.5 (622 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 57 | **622** |
| Positive reviews | 52.1% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 12 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Simon Hoss](https://appshunter.io/developer/1173462546) | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) |

## What reviewers say

### MyMonitor

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mymonitor/id1251043311)

Transform your iPhone or iPad into a personal monitor mix console for compatible digital audio mixers. This app allows for easy stereo monitor mixing and customization of your mixer screen without producing sound through your device.

**Highlights:** Connects automatically to consoles, Easy stereo monitor mixing, Supports channels, aux, and effect returns, Customizable mixer screen, Switch between multiple consoles, Mix two monitors in parallel (iPad)

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Fantastic for personal monitor mixes
- 👍 Uncomplicated solution
- 👍 Works as advertised
- 👍 Speeds up rehearsal time
- 👍 Very helpful for self control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bad app
- 🐛 Just crashes, not stable
- 🐛 Waste of purchase
- 🐛 Funky connection issues
- 🐛 Not the best UI

**Reported bugs**

- Custom layout button crashes
- Connection issues
- App will not connect
- Cannot enter IP address
- Indefinite spinning 'connecting' status

**Requested features**

- Add more consoles (Soundcraft Si Compact)
- Add more consoles
- Add FX Returns to channels
- Add panning function
- Add ability to listen to audio through devices


### Mixing Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631)

Control digital audio mixers from various manufacturers with a unified, customizable interface. Test all features for free before purchasing a license. Share presets and themes with a community of users.

**Highlights:** Unified UI for multiple mixer brands, Fully customizable interface and layouts, Unlimited DCAs and channel linking, RTA overlays and feedback detection, MIDI support for external control, Community sharing of presets and themes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | one-time |
| XM32 | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Qu (old) | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H SQ | $6.99 | one-time |
| WING | $6.99 | one-time |
| A&H Avantis | $11.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Highly customizable layout and controls
- 🔒 Works across multiple mixer brands
- 👍 Consistent user interface across mixers
- 🚀 Efficient workflow and quick adjustments
- 👍 Reliable and stable connection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional connection issues and dropouts
- 🔋 High battery consumption on mobile devices
- 🔒 Requires separate licenses for each mixer brand
- 👎 Steep learning curve for advanced features

**Reported bugs**

- Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
- Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

**Requested features**

- Ability to save and load custom layouts
- Integrated multi-track recording functionality
- Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
- Dedicated talkback microphone feature


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MyMonitor free?

MyMonitor costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mixing Station free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MyMonitor or Mixing Station?

Mixing Station is rated higher. MyMonitor averages 3.2 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 622 ratings.

### Do MyMonitor or Mixing Station have ads?

Neither MyMonitor nor Mixing Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MyMonitor or Mixing Station?

MyMonitor ships an update every 5 weeks, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, MyMonitor was updated on November 6, 2026 and Mixing Station on November 6, 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.*