Comparison

Mixing Station vs Remote Stage Timer

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 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
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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

Remote Stage Timer

This app helps presenters stay on schedule by providing a remotely controllable timer. It can be set up on multiple devices on the same Wi-Fi network, with visual cues for approaching deadlines and customizable end-of-countdown actions.

Highlights
  • Remote control functionality
  • Single app for control and display modes
  • Visual deadline warnings (Yellow/Red)
  • Customizable end-of-countdown actions
  • Multiple display support
  • Countdown and count-up modes
Features
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Remote Stage Timer is a free countdown system for live events—worship services, conferences, classrooms, and productions. Use one app on every device. On each device, choose Control (operator) or Display (stage screen). Switch anytime with the gear icon. How it works • Put all devices on the same Wi‑Fi network • Enter the same Room Code so your session stays private • Set one device as Control and the rest as Displays • Devices usually find each other within a few seconds A common setup Use an iPhone or Mac as Control, and iPads (or phones) as Displays where presenters can see them—or a discreet phone on a podium controlled from offstage. Warnings Yellow and red thresholds (in minutes) help presenters see when time is running out. When the countdown ends After a brief flash at 00:00, choose what happens next: • None — stay on 00:00 • Count Up — show overtime so everyone knows how far past the limit • Flash — flash 00:00 in red until you stop it • Clock — switch to the current time Also included • Multiple Displays from one Control • Adjust the time while the countdown is running • Font size control for stage readability • Always-on dark interface; screen stays awake during use • Space bar Start/Stop on Mac Works on iPhone, iPad, and Mac. Timing runs entirely on your local network—no account and no internet required for a session.

Screenshots

Mixing Station4 screens
Remote Stage Timer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Remote Stage Timer at 5.0 against Mixing Station's 4.5. Remote Stage Timer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly). Mixing Station's advantage is ratings volume (624 vs 2). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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. Mixing Station sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Remote Stage Timer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Remote Stage Timer 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 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, Remote Stage Timer every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Mixing Station versus Remote Stage Timer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixing StationRemote Stage Timer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.5 (624 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings624 — better2
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.0 — better16.6
Further details — not scored
Size128 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDavid SchumannRicky Gore

Customer experience

Mixing Station

All ratings624 ratings
Positive85.6%
Neutral4.3%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.5%

Remote Stage Timer

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

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

Remote Stage Timer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Mixing Station

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Pack$6.991 Month
One-time9
  • XAir$5.99
  • Soundcraft Si$5.99
  • Soundcraft Ui$5.99
Show 6 more
  • A&H CQ$5.99
  • XM32$6.99
  • A&H Qu (old)$6.99
  • A&H SQ$6.99
  • WING$6.99
  • A&H Avantis$11.99
None

Remote Stage Timer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Remote Stage Timer free?
Remote Stage Timer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Mixing Station or Remote Stage Timer?
Remote Stage Timer is rated higher. Mixing Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 624 ratings, while Remote Stage Timer averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Mixing Station or Remote Stage Timer have ads?
Neither Mixing Station nor Remote Stage Timer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or Remote Stage Timer?
Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and Remote Stage Timer every 4 days. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on November 11, 2026 and Remote Stage Timer on October 31, 2026.

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