# X Air Controller vs MXBus

The clearest difference is price: MXBus at Free against X Air Controller's $4.99. MXBus also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.5) and review sentiment (71% vs 31%). X Air Controller's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and chart position (#85 vs unranked). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MXBus is free to download; X Air Controller costs $4.99 up front. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. X Air Controller asks for nothing beyond the download.

MXBus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 66 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 31% of X Air Controller's written reviews are positive against 71% of MXBus's.

X Air Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, MXBus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X Air Controller | MXBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.5 (66 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air-controller/id1382755469/reviews) | **[4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 66 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 31.2% of reviews | **71.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#85** | — |
| Size | 19 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nicholas Arduini](https://appshunter.io/developer/993068062) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## What reviewers say

### X Air Controller

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air-controller/id1382755469)

**Currently charting:** #85 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This application provides comprehensive control over Behringer X Air and Midas M Air series digital mixers. Manage faders, mutes, EQ, compression, and more for each channel through an intuitive interface. It offers features like mixer scanning, settings synchronization, and customizable channel visibility.

**Highlights:** Control faders, mutes, and solos, Adjust input, output, compression, and EQ, Manage bus sends and channel settings, Scan for mixers or manually enter IP, Sync mixer settings, Supports left/right hand modes, Option to hide channels

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 X Air Controller free?

X Air Controller costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MXBus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, X Air Controller or MXBus?

MXBus is rated higher. X Air Controller averages 2.5 out of 5 from 66 ratings, while MXBus averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do X Air Controller or MXBus have ads?

Neither X Air Controller nor MXBus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X Air Controller or MXBus?

X Air Controller ships an update every 3 weeks, and MXBus monthly. Most recently, X Air Controller was updated on October 16, 2026 and MXBus on October 18, 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.*