# Mixing Station vs Pixelmap Builder

The clearest difference is rating: Pixelmap Builder at 5.0 against Mixing Station's 4.5. Pixelmap Builder also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 78%) and update cadence (weekly vs fortnightly). Mixing Station's advantage is ratings volume (614 vs 7). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month and Pixelmap Builder sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Pixelmap Builder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 614 ratings behind it against 7, 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 100% of Pixelmap Builder's.

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, Pixelmap Builder weekly. Both last shipped on October 16, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixing Station | Pixelmap Builder |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.5 (614 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixing-station/id1438352631/reviews) | **[5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmap-builder/id6804335240/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **614** | 7 |
| Positive reviews | 77.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Weekly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 112 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **16.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [David Schumann](https://appshunter.io/developer/1438352630) | [Julio Valdes Fernandez](https://appshunter.io/developer/6804335242) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixing Station

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

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

**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


### Pixelmap Builder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixelmap-builder/id6804335240)

Design and plan complex LED video walls for stage and event productions. This tool helps you map pixel layouts, generate wiring diagrams, and preview screen performance with test patterns. Export project files, coordinate sheets, and videos for seamless installation and show execution.

**Highlights:** Design multi-screen LED walls, Customizable rows, columns, and panel sizes, Automatic port wiring diagrams, Animated radar test patterns, Export PNG maps, CSV coordinates, Resolume projects, and MP4 videos, App customization options

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Monthly Premium | $6.99 | per month |
| Annual Premium | $49.99 | per year |
| 1-Day Premium Pass | $2.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixing Station free?

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

### Is Pixelmap Builder free?

Pixelmap Builder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Mixing Station or Pixelmap Builder?

Pixelmap Builder is rated higher. Mixing Station averages 4.5 out of 5 from 614 ratings, while Pixelmap Builder averages 5.0 from 7 ratings.

### Do Mixing Station or Pixelmap Builder have ads?

Neither Mixing Station nor Pixelmap Builder shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixing Station or Pixelmap Builder?

Mixing Station ships an update fortnightly, and Pixelmap Builder weekly. Most recently, Mixing Station was updated on October 16, 2026 and Pixelmap Builder on October 16, 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.*