Comparison

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer vs Audio Editor HD

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

Head to head
About

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

This app is a portable sound recording and mixing studio. It allows users to create music, podcasts, and mash-ups with unlimited tracks, various audio effects, and support for popular audio formats. Save and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio track mixing
  • Simultaneous track recording
  • Extensive audio format support
  • EQ, compression, and reverb effects
  • Royalty-free sound effect library
  • High sample rate support (6-96 kHz)
  • Export in various bit depths and formats
Features
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Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is the US version of MixPad Music Mixer. Express Mix Multitrack Music Mixer is a sound recording and mixing studio for on the go. With Express Mix, you can access all of the power of a professional recording and mixing equipment! Create your own music with this easy to use mixer studio. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer supports the most popular audio formats, and supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96kHz. This mixing studio also features audio and recording effects such as EQ, compression, reverb, and more. Mixing Music Features: • Mix an unlimited number of music, vocal and audio tracks • Record single or multiple tracks simultaneously • Load any audio file; more supported formats than any other mixer • Add audio effects including EQ, compression, reverb and more • Includes a royalty-free sound effect and music library with hundreds of clips to use in your productions • Supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96 kHz • Export at all popular bit depths up to 32 bits floating point audio • Mix to mp3 and several other file formats • Save in any file type you need, from studio quality wav files to high compression formats for sharing online When you are done mixing, save the recording or music to your device for future use or to share with friends. Several uses for Express Mix audio mixer include making a podcast, mixing instrumentals, and more! Express Mix is also perfect as an on-the-go recording studio. This studio mixer app is perfect for anyone who enjoys creating their own music and mash-ups. Express Mix contains optional in-app purchases and subscriptions. • Subscriptions are billed monthly while purchases are one time payments (these are not subscriptions) • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and cost depends on your chosen package • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For assistance using Express Mix: http://www.nch.com.au/support/supportcontact.html?software=ExpressMix Terms of service: https://www.nch.com.au/general/legal.html Privacy Policy: https://www.nch.com.au/general/privacy.html

About

Audio Editor HD

This multi-track audio editor allows you to record or import audio, then mix and edit it with various effects. Adjust track volumes, align audio, and apply processors like tempo and pitch adjustments. Try all features before purchasing a subscription for full functionality.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio editing
  • Record or import audio
  • Cut, copy, paste, undo, redo
  • Tempo, pitch, fade, gain effects
  • Track volume adjustment
  • Audio alignment
  • Noise reduction
Features
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Audio Editor : Multi Tracks is a multi-track audio editor. You can use it to add background music to your recording, or mix different instrument together. Main features: Record audio by microphone or import audio from iTunes/cloud drive. Edit audio by "cut", "copy", "paste", "undo", "redo". Simple effect processors are available: "Tempo", "Pitch", "Fade in", "Fade out", "Gain", "Noise reduction" Adjust track volume, or solo/mute the track on track panel. Align audio on different tracks by inserting silence or dragging track around with one-finger-long-press gesture. Try all features before payment and mixdown. one-finger-long-press gesture: one fingers press on a track, don't move, hold for one second, then slide to move whole track around. More information about subscription($9.99/year): 1.Payment will be charged to iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase 2.Subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. 3.Subscriptions may be managed by the user and auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase Terms of use: https://recorderplus.com/termsofuse_aep.html

Screenshots

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer4 screens
Audio Editor HD2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer at 262 against Audio Editor HD's 36. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer also leads on iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and update cadence there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month and Audio Editor HD sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per year. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Express Mix Multitrack Mixer against 4.6 for Audio Editor HD. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer has 262 ratings behind it against 36, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 46% and 45% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, Audio Editor HD every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer versus Audio Editor HD: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress Mix Multitrack MixerAudio Editor HD
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (262 ratings)4.6 (36 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better45.5% of reviews
Number of ratings262 — better36
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH SoftwareTurbokey Studio

Customer experience

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

All ratings261 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.4%

Audio Editor HD

All ratings36 ratings
Positive91.7%
Neutral2.8%
Negative5.6%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive45.5%
Neutral18.2%
Negative36.4%

Bugs and requests

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't playback recording
  • Saved files disappear
  • Cannot import audio from files
  • Cannot import from iCloud
  • Cannot get sound to work with Bluetooth headphones
Show 5 more
  • App deleted song
  • Export button does nothing
  • Cannot download to Drive or Dropbox
  • Cannot import files from emails, etc.
  • Mac version not updated and doesn't work on newer software

Requested features

5 requests
  • Autotune feature
  • Convert files to MP3, WAV format
  • Add software function to send through iMessage or Airdrop
  • Add option for one-time payment instead of subscription
  • Restore license for those who bought the deleted version

Audio Editor HD

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

7 purchases

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Subscriptions3
  • All Effects Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tracks Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Express Mix Pro Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • Express Mix feature Remove Ads$0.99
  • Express Mix - All Effects$4.99
  • Express Mix - Unlimited Tracks$4.99
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  • Unlock All Features$9.99
2 purchases

Audio Editor HD

Subscriptions1
  • Unlock importing and mix down3 Days trial$9.991 Year
One-time1
  • Professional Pack$9.99

Questions

Is Express Mix Multitrack Mixer free?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor HD free?
Audio Editor HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor HD?
Audio Editor HD is rated higher. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 262 ratings, while Audio Editor HD averages 4.6 from 36 ratings.
Do Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor HD have ads?
Neither Express Mix Multitrack Mixer nor Audio Editor HD shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor HD?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, and Audio Editor HD every 2 months. Most recently, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Audio Editor HD on October 21, 2026.

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