# Mixing Station vs Amp Switch

The clearest difference is rating: Amp Switch at 5.0 against Mixing Station's 4.5. Amp Switch also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and device support (4 vs 2). Mixing Station's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 1). On price and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixing Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Amp Switch asks for nothing beyond the download.

Amp Switch holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 624 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixing Station | Amp Switch |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (624 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amp-switch-midi-footswitch/id1630403022/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **624** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 128 MB | 6 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixing Station

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631)

Control digital 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, Mixer-independent channel presets and scenes, Community sharing for presets and themes

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | 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 |

**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


### Amp Switch

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/amp-switch-midi-footswitch/id1630403022)

Control your guitar amplifier's channels, FX loops, and master volume using your iPhone, iPad, or Apple Watch via MIDI. Connect your device to your amp with a MIDI cable to remotely manage settings while playing.

**Highlights:** Switch amp channels, Toggle FX loop, Change master volume, MIDI control via iOS devices, Apple Watch integration

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixing Station free?

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

### Is Amp Switch free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mixing Station or Amp Switch?

Amp Switch is rated higher. Mixing Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Amp Switch averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Mixing Station or Amp Switch have ads?

Neither Mixing Station nor Amp Switch shows ads.

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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.*