Comparison

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer vs Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

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, Multitrack Lab

This app is a comprehensive audio studio for creating podcasts, music, and voice recordings. It offers multitrack recording, extensive editing tools, and a variety of audio effects to enhance your sound. Save your work in multiple formats and manage projects efficiently.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording and editing
  • Unlimited high-quality recording
  • Basic and advanced editing tools
  • Pitch and speed changer
  • Stereo expander and normalization
  • Various audio effects and 12-band equalizer
  • Project saving and multiple export formats
Features
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It's not just an audio editor, it's a powerful recording, mixing and editing studio. Create your own podcasts, record music and voice, add sound effects, background noise and save to various audio formats. We tried to keep only the essentials functions. Key features: ◆ Multitrack recorder Add, edit files and move between tracks ◆ Unlimited recording Record voice and instruments in high quality without limits ◆ Basic editing tools Do you need to cut part of a file, copy or paste? Easily! ◆ Adding third party files Add files and background noise to tracks from iCloud Drive, your purchased tracks from iTunes or other sources ◆ Pitch changer Easily change altitude and speed ◆ High precision zoom Convenient movement around the work area - zoom in and out work quickly and accurately ◆ Stereo expander Make your recordings sound truly up-to-date with stereo surround sound ◆ Normalization With an automatic track volume amplifier you can raise the volume of quiet sections and average the overall volume ◆ Tags Label parts of the track or make notes to easily navigate. You can choose the color of the tag and edit it ◆ Saving Export files in many formats, adjust bitrate, delete silence ◆ Working with projects Save your work in the form of projects and return to them at any convenient time ◆ Working with long files (1 hour or more) We have put a lot of effort into making it possible for you to record and add files of various lengths and work with them ◆ Various audio effects Add variety and depth to your recordings: Reverb (with room presets) Delay, Distortion, Chorus, Filters and more effects are available for you ◆ 12-band equalizer It allows you to remove unwanted frequencies from the overall mix or add missing ones ◆ Support for the most popular audio formats WAV, Mp3, Mp4, AAC, AIFF, m4a and more ----------------------------------------- * Subscription Audio Lab : Get access to all features of the application. * You can turn off the auto-renewal at any time: you'll find the option to do this change to a different payment plan in the settings of your device and App Store account. * The first time you can try the free trial for 3 days. After that, your account will be automatically charged for the subscription if you will not stop it before the end of the free trial. * The length of the subscription is 1 month, this subscription is auto-renewing. You can stop the subscription at any moment; * Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the and of the current period, and identity the cost of the renewal. ATTENTION: before you subscribe please read: Terms Of Use (https://tinyurl.com/3xba3zmx ) Privacy Policy (https://tinyurl.com/379vxkbe)

Screenshots

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer4 screens
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is monetization model: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer at free with in-app purchases against Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's subscription. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer also leads on rating (4.5 vs 4.3) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.5). Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's advantage is ratings volume (1.3K vs 261). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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, Multitrack Lab sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 4.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 261 and 1.3K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of Express Mix Multitrack Mixer's written reviews are positive against 45% of Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer versus Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress Mix Multitrack MixerAudio Editor, Multitrack Lab
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (261 ratings) — better4.3 (1.3K ratings)
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews — better44.8% of reviews
Number of ratings2611.3K — better
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.5
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB54 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH SoftwareTsovinar Popova

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, Multitrack Lab

All ratings1,268 ratings
Positive81.8%
Neutral5.2%
Negative13.0%
Written reviews58 reviews
Positive44.8%
Neutral15.5%
Negative39.7%

User reviews

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

From 261 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🎤 Great for beginners
  • 🎶 Inspires confidence in singing
  • 🔊 High audio quality
  • 🎨 User-friendly layout
  • 🎛️ Versatile for podcasts and mixing

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscriptions
  • 💰 Perceived as 'cheap' despite making money
  • 🤔 Confusing help section
  • 📉 File conversion limitations
  • 🚫 Cannot import from files/iCloud

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

From 1.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Smooth performance
  • 💡 Useful audio editing features
  • 👍 Good quality of exported audio

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and glitches
  • 🔧 Confusing and unintuitive interface
  • 💰 Expensive premium features

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
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  • 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, Multitrack Lab

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Music and files disappearing from the app
  • Static noise and audio distortion
  • Inability to save or export recordings

Requested features

3 requests
  • Ability to adjust individual track speeds
  • Better tutorial and documentation
  • More free audio effects and tools

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
1 purchases

Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab

Subscriptions1
  • Edit Song - Mixer & MP3 Cutter3 Days trial$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Express Mix Multitrack Mixer free?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab free?
Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is rated higher. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 261 ratings, while Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab averages 4.3 from 1.3K ratings.
Do Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab have ads?
Neither Express Mix Multitrack Mixer nor Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab every 3 weeks. Most recently, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer was updated on September 28, 2026 and Audio Editor, Multitrack Lab on September 26, 2026.

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