Miximum vs Autograph Notation
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Miximum
Create dynamic, automatically updating playlists based on custom rules. Rediscover your music library with personalized listening experiences and advanced filtering options.
- Intuitive rule creation
- Advanced logic for Mixes
- Live rule previews
- Works with Music.app library
- Combine and play multiple playlists
- Export static playlists
- Automatic playlist updates
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Miximum brings the power of Apple Music Smart Playlists to your iPhone and iPad. Create Mixes that automatically update based on rules you define. Rediscover your music library and enjoy a truly personalized listening experience. Effortless Automation: • Intuitive rule creation: Easily set criteria based on genre, artist, play count, date added, and more. • Fine-tune your Mixes with advanced logic: combine rulesets with "and" & "or”, and limit by song count or duration. • Live previews: See your Mix update in real-time as you adjust the rules. Seamless Integration: • Works with your Music.app library: Access all your music, whether you subscribe to Apple Music or not. • Combine and listen: Play multiple playlists together for unique listening experiences. • Export static playlists: Create snapshots of your Mixes to use in Apple Music and other apps. • Pure, ad-free listening experience: No interruptions, no distractions. Just you and your music. Rediscover Your Music: • Automatic updates: Your Mixes stay fresh and relevant as your library evolves. • Endless possibilities: Create Mixes for specific moods, activities, or discoveries. • Never get bored: Enjoy a constant stream of music tailored to your tastes. Miximum is perfect for those who: • Are Smart Playlist power users: You love this feature on desktop and want it on your iPhone. • Have a large music library: You need powerful tools to organize and enjoy your collection. • Love discovering new music: Create Mixes that surface hidden gems based on your preferences. • Want a personalized experience: Tailor your listening to your unique tastes and moods. Download Miximum today and unlock the full potential of your Apple Music library.
Autograph Notation
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Autograph turns handwriting into engraved music notation. Write a note with Apple Pencil and it becomes a properly engraved note right where you wrote it: on the staff, at the right pitch, in the right place in the bar. WRITE THE WAY YOU THINK • Handwrite notes, rests and more with Apple Pencil • Or tap to place notes, type with the number keys, or play them in from a MIDI keyboard. Every method makes the same edits. • Pencil writes, finger scrolls and zooms, so the page never gets in your way NOTATION THAT LOOKS PUBLISHED • Engraved with the Bravura music font • Automatic beaming, spacing, accidentals and page layout • Multiple voices, chords, ties, slurs, tuplets, grace notes and rolled chords • Time and key signatures, clefs, dynamics, articulations and repeats • Lyrics, including multiple verses, and chord symbols • Piano and multi-staff scores HEAR IT AND SHARE IT • Play your score back and follow along bar by bar • Export to PDF for printing • Import and export MusicXML and MEI, to work with other notation software PAY ONCE Autograph is free to download. Every feature is unlocked for 28 days. After that, a single one-time purchase keeps editing unlocked for good, with no subscription. Reading, playback and export stay free forever, so your scores are never locked away. Autograph works on iPad, and supports the first-generation Apple Pencil.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Autograph Notation at Free against Miximum's $2.49. Autograph Notation also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). On ads, in-app purchases, 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
Autograph Notation is free to download; Miximum costs $2.49 up front. Miximum sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Autograph Notation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Miximum ships an update every 2 weeks, Autograph Notation every 2 days. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.
| Parameter | Miximum | Autograph Notation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.49 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.5 (531 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 79.1% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 531 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 16.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 59 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mike Clay | Timothy Williams |
Bugs and requests
Miximum
Reported bugs
7 issues- Sql results not quite correct
- Downloaded only rule broken
- BPM filter not working
- Crashes on iOS 18
- Play count not working
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- Playlist export issues
- App crashes on opening
Requested features
12 requests- CarPlay and Shortcuts integration
- Folders for organizing mixes
- Playlist artwork and description export
- Automatic playlist updates
- Playlist sorting options
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- Ability to limit songs per group
- Exclude downloaded/owned songs
- Filter by language
- Sync playlists to Apple Music
- Playlist management features (delete, duplicate)
- Playlist sorting by release date
- Automatic playlist refresh/update
Autograph Notation
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Miximum
- Tip$1.99
- Extra Tip$1.99
- Tip$2.99
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- Tip$4.99
Autograph Notation
- Unlock Editing$29.99
Questions
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