# MX vs Ui MIDI mixer

The clearest difference is rating: Ui MIDI mixer at 3.4 against MX's 2.1. Ui MIDI mixer also leads on review sentiment (47% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 17.0). MX's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ratings volume (279 vs 9). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Ui MIDI mixer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MX asks for nothing beyond the download.

Ui MIDI mixer holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MX has 279 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 14% of MX's written reviews are positive against 47% of Ui MIDI mixer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MX | Ui MIDI mixer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.1 (279 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-q/id1471505954/reviews) | **[3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ui-midi-mixer/id1485225676/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **279** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 14.0% of reviews | **47.2% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 17 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **11.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) | [Pavel Beseda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225675) |

## What reviewers say

### MX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-q/id1471505954)

Control your personal monitor mix directly from your mobile device. This app offers intuitive remote control for volume and panning of input channels to auxiliary buses, with customizable groupings for easy adjustments during performances. Ideal for musicians and performers seeking flexible and personalized monitoring.

**Highlights:** 4 customizable MCAs for group channel adjustments, Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends, Individual volume and panorama control, Portrait/landscape orientation support, Remote control for audio mixers

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface for monitor mixing
- 🎵 Effective personal in-ear mix control functionality
- 🔌 Automatic device detection and connection capability
- 📱 Works across multiple iOS devices (iPhone, iPad)
- 🎚️ Responsive faders when functioning properly

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Screen doesn't stay awake during use - requires manual unlock
- 🔌 Frequent disconnections from mixer board
- ⏱️ Long reconnection times and parameter transfer delays
- 📊 Missing signal level meters on individual channels
- 🎚️ Removed grouping/filtering functionality for custom channel views

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch or connection
- Screen auto-locks during active use
- Connection drops frequently during performance
- IP address not saved between sessions
- App freezes on scanning or connecting screens

**Requested features**

- Restore signal level/VU meters for each channel
- Bring back channel grouping and filtering capabilities
- Add ability to keep screen from auto-locking during use
- Implement IP address saving and auto-reconnection
- Restore previous UI layout and design


### Ui MIDI mixer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ui-midi-mixer/id1485225676)

Control your audio mixer's virtual faders, effects, and parameters remotely using your hardware MIDI controller. Assign controls with a built-in "learn" function for seamless integration without touching the mixer's display.

**Highlights:** Assign virtual faders via MIDI learn, Control MICS, LINE, SUBS, DRUMS, GUITAR volume, Remotely enable/disable FX effects, MIDI control of GAINS and EQ/DYN, Save and load settings/presets, Control AUX BUSes via MIDI, Support for motorized faders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MX free?

MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Ui MIDI mixer free?

Ui MIDI mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, MX or Ui MIDI mixer?

Ui MIDI mixer is rated higher. MX averages 2.1 out of 5 from 279 ratings, while Ui MIDI mixer averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do MX or Ui MIDI mixer have ads?

Neither MX nor Ui MIDI mixer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MX or Ui MIDI mixer?

MX ships an update every 2 weeks, and Ui MIDI mixer every 2 weeks. Most recently, MX was updated on September 25, 2026 and Ui MIDI mixer on September 22, 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.*