# Mixet vs SAND

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Mixet at 100% against SAND's 79%. Mixet also leads on rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). SAND's advantage is ratings volume (89 vs 13) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mixet sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $1.99 per month and SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Mixet holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAND has 89 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Mixet's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

Mixet ships an update every 3 weeks, SAND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mixet | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixet/id1468911985/reviews)** | [4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 29 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 26.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Gennadii Dudarek](https://appshunter.io/developer/587522208) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### Mixet

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixet/id1468911985)

This app helps musicians manage their live performances by organizing songs into sets, controlling backing tracks, and synchronizing tempo with other devices. It offers advanced features like MIDI messaging for app control and output routing for individual instruments.

**Highlights:** Organize songs into sets and tracks, Route tracks to specific audio outputs, Control MIDI-enabled apps with virtual messaging, Synchronize tempo with Ableton Link, Metronome and countdown with audio accuracy, Remote control via Apple Watch and widgets

**Features:** Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| All Access Monthly | $1.99 | per month |
| All Access Yearly | $19.99 | per year |


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mixet free?

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

### Is SAND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Mixet or SAND?

Mixet is rated higher. Mixet averages 4.8 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do Mixet or SAND have ads?

Neither Mixet nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mixet or SAND?

Mixet ships an update every 3 weeks, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, Mixet was updated on October 25, 2026 and SAND 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.*