# Mixing Station vs Timecode Gen

The clearest difference is price: Mixing Station at Free against Timecode Gen's $4.99. Mixing Station also leads on ratings volume (621 vs 4). Timecode Gen's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13) and update cadence (every 5 days vs fortnightly). On rating, review sentiment, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Mixing Station is free to download; Timecode Gen costs $4.99 up front. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Timecode Gen asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Mixing Station against 4.5 for Timecode Gen. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 621 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 78% of Mixing Station's written reviews are positive against 83% of Timecode Gen's.

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, Timecode Gen every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixing Station | Timecode Gen |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (621 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews) | [4.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **621** | 4 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 5 days** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 111 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 | **15.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) | [Anna Koynova](https://appshunter.io/developer/1441894484) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixing Station

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

Control digital audio 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, MIDI support for external control, Community sharing of presets and themes

**In-app purchases (13)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Everything Pack | $6.99 | per month |
| Mackie DL | $4.99 | one-time |
| XAir | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Si | $5.99 | one-time |
| Soundcraft Ui | $5.99 | one-time |
| A&H CQ | $5.99 | one-time |
| Midas HD | $6.99 | 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 |
| A&H dLive | $12.99 | 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


### Timecode Gen

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/timecode-gen/id6498150459)

This app generates linear timecode (LTC) with support for various frame rates and audio output. It can create audio files with embedded timecode, operate in real-time using the device's current time, and manage cue playlists. It also allows for synchronized start/stop commands between devices via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi.

**Highlights:** LTC SMPTE timecode generation (PAL, SECAM, 24-30 FPS), Audio file creation with embedded timecode (AAC/.m4a), Real-time generation using device's system time, CUE timecode playlist creation and management, Synchronized start/stop commands via Bluetooth/Wi-Fi, Sync TX/RX modes for device command transmission

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixing Station free?

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

### Is Timecode Gen free?

Timecode Gen costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mixing Station or Timecode Gen?

Mixing Station and Timecode Gen are both rated 4.5 out of 5 on the App Store, from 621 and 4 ratings respectively.

### Do Mixing Station or Timecode Gen have ads?

Neither Mixing Station nor Timecode Gen shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or Timecode Gen?

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and Timecode Gen every 5 days. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on October 29, 2026 and Timecode Gen on October 24, 2026.

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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.*