Comparison

MPX4088 vs FLOW 4V

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

Head to head
About

MPX4088

Features
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MPX4088 is the OEM of Matrix A8 device ,which is dedicated music, paging, discussion and zone management solutions for Commercial Audio applications.
Easy to use and to implement, MPX4088 offers state-of-the-art signal processing in a cost effective package. Projects using DSP platforms usually require a minimum number of inputs and outputs. This determines the choice of dedicated matrix models. MATRIX-A8 offers a large choice of I/O options in order to cover most of applications: Open the app, it will display the IP Setup interface, and connect to the LAN via WIFI. It will automatically search for the devices that have connected to Matrix A8 in the LAN of this interface. If no device is found, click the Refresh button to manually search. Select the device and click the Connect button to connect the device. When the indicator lights green, it indicates that the device is successfully connected. The Volume interface displays the gain value and channel name of each channel. You can select and change the channel name, adjust the gain value, and mute the channel in this interface. The Routing interface displays and adjusts multiple input channels assigned to the output channel. Specifically, the output channel can be selected through the β€œrouting to” button in this interface. Select the input channel by clicking on the buttons in the list below. The Scene interface can control the device to save, delete and read the corresponding presets. The preset contains all the settings of the device. You can determine the saving location of the preset by selecting Device or Local. Click Lock System to lock the device so that the app cannot change its parameters. If the device is locked, you can only unlock or change the password by entering the password already set or super password β€œMA88”.

About

FLOW 4V

Features
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Take control of every take. Meet the FLOW 4V app – the companion app for the brand new FLOW 4V mobile recorder. Designed for filmmakers and video producers on the move, FLOW 4V puts professional audio control right in your hands, so you can focus on the shot while keeping your sound dialed in. What you can do: Monitor & Record β€’ Start and stop recording with a tap β€’ Keep an eye on recording status with a clear recording indicator β€’ Stay in sync with timecode display and timecode mode indicator Mix & Control β€’ Adjust channel faders for the perfect blend β€’ Set channel record enable per track β€’ Mute or solo any channel on the fly β€’ Get a clear view of levels with the channel level meter and overview Connectivity & Monitoring β€’ Check your Bluetooth connection status at a glance β€’ Control headphone volume without touching the recorder The FLOW 4V app is free to download and requires a FLOW 4V mobile recorder.

Screenshots

MPX40881 screens
FLOW 4V3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: FLOW 4V at every 2 months against MPX4088's every 8 months. MPX4088's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MPX4088 ships an update every 8 months, FLOW 4V every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 4, 2026 and October 17, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences Β· 4 level
MPX4088 versus FLOW 4V: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMPX4088FLOW 4V
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsEvery 2 months β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac β€” better
Requires iOS11.0 β€” better15.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size11 MB23 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSEIKAKUEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

In-app purchases

None

MPX4088

No in-app purchases

None

FLOW 4V

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MPX4088 free?
MPX4088 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is FLOW 4V free?
FLOW 4V is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MPX4088 or FLOW 4V have ads?
Neither MPX4088 nor FLOW 4V shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MPX4088 or FLOW 4V?
MPX4088 ships an update every 8 months, and FLOW 4V every 2 months. Most recently, MPX4088 was updated on October 4, 2026 and FLOW 4V on October 17, 2026.

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