Comparison

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer vs Private Ear App

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

Private Ear App

Features
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With Private Ear, we are about to revolutionize the way musicians experience sound. As soon as you switch on the device, you will feel relief and hear the best and safest sound you can imagine, including your real-life soundstage.

Screenshots

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer4 screens
Private Ear App3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Private Ear App at none against Express Mix Multitrack Mixer's 7. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, update cadence, ads and device support 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. Private Ear App asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, Private Ear App every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer versus Private Ear App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterExpress Mix Multitrack MixerPrivate Ear App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (262 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews46.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings262 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size27 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNCH SoftwarePrivate Ear B.V.

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

Private Ear App

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
None

Private Ear App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Express Mix Multitrack Mixer free?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Private Ear App free?
Private Ear App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Private Ear App have ads?
Neither Express Mix Multitrack Mixer nor Private Ear App shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer or Private Ear App?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer ships an update monthly, and Private Ear App every 3 weeks. Most recently, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer was updated on October 29, 2026 and Private Ear App on October 28, 2026.

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