# D4500 vs Mixing Station

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixing Station at 78% against D4500's 0%. Mixing Station also leads on rating (4.5 vs 2.3) and ratings volume (621 vs 9). D4500's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. D4500 asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mixing Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 621 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of D4500's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mixing Station's.

D4500 ships an update weekly, Mixing Station fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | D4500 | Mixing Station |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d4500/id1403835939/reviews) | **[4.5 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **621** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **77.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Weekly** | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 16 MB | 111 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Microframe Corp](https://appshunter.io/developer/624655188) | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) |

## What reviewers say

### D4500

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/d4500/id1403835939)

This app allows users to send messages to Wi-Fi enabled visual display units within their local network. It offers a simple interface for sending pages and configuring display settings without requiring additional computer software. Advanced users can access TCP socket data for custom programming.

**Highlights:** Send pages to Wi-Fi visual displays, Configure LED display settings, No computer software installation required, In-network messaging, TCP socket data access for advanced users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| Mackie DL | $4.99 | one-time |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midas HD | $6.99 | 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 |
| A&H dLive | $12.99 | 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 D4500 free?

D4500 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Mixing Station free?

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

### Which has better reviews, D4500 or Mixing Station?

Mixing Station is rated higher. D4500 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 621 ratings.

### Do D4500 or Mixing Station have ads?

Neither D4500 nor Mixing Station shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, D4500 or Mixing Station?

D4500 ships an update weekly, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, D4500 was updated on October 24, 2026 and Mixing Station on October 29, 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.*