Comparison

Mixing Station vs TimeCode Generator

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

Head to head
About

Mixing Station

Control a wide range of digital audio mixers from a single, unified interface. Customize your workspace with unlimited layers, layouts, and themes. Features include RTA overlays, channel linking, and feedback detection.

Highlights
  • Unified UI for multiple mixer brands
  • Fully customizable UI, layers, and layouts
  • Unlimited DCAs
  • RTA overlays
  • Channel linking and ganging
  • Feedback detection
  • MIDI support for external control
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Mixing Station allows you to remote control digital mixers from various manufacturers in one unified UI. The following mixer series are supported: - Behringer X32 / M32 - Behringer XAir / MR - Behringer WING - A&H dLive - A&H Avantis - A&H GLD - A&H iLive - A&H CQ - A&H SQ / SQ+ - A&H Qu (new and legacy) - Midas HD96 - PreSonus StudioLive3 - Soundcraft Si / Vi / Ui - Mackie DL32S/16S DL32R DL1608 - Yamaha DM3 / DM7 / TF / CL / QL - TASCAM Sonicview - QSC TouchMix - Violet Audio dMix - Blackmagic Fairlight Live You can fully test the app without a license! Features: - Fully customizable UI - Create unlimited DCAs (IDCAs) - Re-Gain / Clipping protection - Customizable layers, layouts, channel strip and app theme - RTA overlays - Channel linking ganging - Gain reduction history for gate and dynamics - Peak hold for all meters - MIDI support for external control - High contrast mode for outdoor usage - Popgroups - Routing Matrix - Mix copy - Mixer independent channel presets and scenes - FX presets - Feedback detection for ringing out wedges - More features available depending on the connected mixer model - Community feature for sharing presets, themes and more with other users Note: This app is not a DAW! It does not play any audio! It is for remote controlling only. For more details visit the manual: https://mixingstation.app/ms-docs/feature-list/ End user licenses agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

TimeCode Generator

This application generates and plays multichannel SMPTE LTC, MIDI, and ArtNet timecode. It features a user-friendly interface with customizable offsets and automatic setting storage, making it ideal for rehearsing timecode shows.

Highlights
  • Output LTC, MTC, and ArtNet timecode
  • Customizable time offset
  • Big clock reference
  • Unlimited channels
  • Automatic setting storage
  • Audio interface selection
Features
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TimeCode Generator is a simple app that allows you to play multichannel SMPTE LTC timecode, Midi timecode and ArtNet timecode, from within this simple app. - Output LTC Timecode, MTC Timecode (MIDI) and ArtNet Timecode - Easy and clear interface - Uses all industry standard Frames per second - Use custom offset, anywhere from milliseconds to hours - Set the computer time as starttime (wall clock) - Uses big clock for reference - Unlimited number of channels - Skip in time - Stores your settings automaticly - Perfect tool for rehearsing timecode shows. - Audio interface selection for use with external audio interfaces - Lock controls

Screenshots

Mixing Station4 screens
TimeCode Generator4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixing Station at 78% against TimeCode Generator's 29%. Mixing Station also leads on price (Free vs $16.99) and rating (4.5 vs 3.7). TimeCode Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and device support (4 vs 2). On 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

Mixing Station is free to download; TimeCode Generator costs $16.99 up front. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. TimeCode Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixing Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 608 ratings behind it against 17, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Mixing Station's written reviews are positive against 29% of TimeCode Generator's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, TimeCode Generator every 6 months. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 1 level
Mixing Station versus TimeCode Generator: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixing StationTimeCode Generator
PriceFree — better$16.99
Rating4.5 (608 ratings) — better3.7 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews — better29.4% of reviews
Number of ratings608 — better17
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size112 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SchumannHaute Technique BV

Customer experience

Mixing Station

All ratings608 ratings
Positive85.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.2%
Written reviews299 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral10.0%
Negative12.4%

TimeCode Generator

All ratings17 ratings
Positive64.7%
Neutral5.9%
Negative29.4%
Written reviews17 reviews
Positive29.4%
Neutral11.8%
Negative58.8%

Bugs and requests

Mixing Station

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom layouts
  • Integrated multi-track recording functionality
  • Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
  • Dedicated talkback microphone feature

TimeCode Generator

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

13 purchases

Mixing Station

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Pack$6.991 Month
One-time12
  • Mackie DL$4.99
  • XAir$5.99
  • Soundcraft Si$5.99
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  • Soundcraft Ui$5.99
  • A&H CQ$5.99
  • Midas HD$6.99
  • XM32$6.99
  • A&H Qu (old)$6.99
  • A&H SQ$6.99
  • WING$6.99
  • A&H Avantis$11.99
  • A&H dLive$12.99
None

TimeCode Generator

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is TimeCode Generator free?
TimeCode Generator costs $16.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mixing Station or TimeCode Generator?
Mixing Station is rated higher. Mixing Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 608 ratings, while TimeCode Generator averages 3.7 from 17 ratings.
Do Mixing Station or TimeCode Generator have ads?
Neither Mixing Station nor TimeCode Generator shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or TimeCode Generator?
Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and TimeCode Generator every 6 months. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on October 11, 2026 and TimeCode Generator on October 6, 2026.

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