Comparison

MX vs GetLiveBPM

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

MX

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
Currently charting
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MX-Q – Personal Monitoring at your Fingertips Take full control of your monitor mix, right from your mobile device. MX-Q gives musicians, performers, and creators a fast, intuitive way to make their personal monitor mix for Midas M32, M-AIR, Behringer X32, and X-AIR audio mixers. Not only does MX-Q allow individual volume and panorama remote control for all input channel sends to all aux-buses, but it allows virtually grouping channels into MCA’s (mix control associations). There are 4 MCA’s that can be populated independently in every app instance, making level adjustments during performance easy and fit for every musician’s needs. Whether you’re on stage, in rehearsal, or in the studio, MX-Q makes personal monitoring simple, flexible, and fully customizable. Features • 4 customizable MCAs (quick adjustment to multiple channels at once) • Control over Mono and Stereo Bus sends and panning • Portrait/landscape orientation Perfect For • Musicians who want full control of their in-ear or wedge mix • Bands needing fast, reliable personal monitoring • Rehearsal spaces, houses of worship, and touring rigs Compatibility • Compatible with Behringer X32 and X AIR series mixers as well as Midas M32 and M AIR series mixers • Requires the mobile device and mixer to be connected to the same Wi-Fi network

About

GetLiveBPM

Features
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Keep your tempo perfectly on track with GetLiveBPM the ultimate real-time tempo detector and BPM counter designed for musicians, drummers, and bands. Whether you are practicing in your room, rehearsing with your band, or playing a live gig, GetLiveBPM acts as your passive audio companion to instantly identify and track the exact speed of your music. KEY FEATURES: • Live BPM Detection via Microphone: No cables needed. Simply point your device's microphone at the audio source (drums, speakers, or acoustic instruments) to get an instant, real-time tempo measurement. • Accurate Tempo History Chart: Visualizing your timing is key. Track your tempo drift over time with an intuitive live chart. See exactly where you are rushing or dragging during your set. • Tap Tempo Fallback Mode: In ultra-noisy environments or during silent rehearsals? Seamlessly switch to manual tap mode. Tap along with the rhythm to get an instant, accurate average BPM. • Decimal & Sub-Integer Precision: Powered by advanced audio analysis and parabolic interpolation, GetLiveBPM gives you hyper-accurate decimal precision that standard tap tools can't match. • 100% On-Device Audio Processing: Your privacy matters. The advanced detection model runs entirely locally. No internet connection, account signup, or data usage required. WHO IS GETLIVEBPM FOR? • Drummers: Ditch the rigid metronome click and check your natural pocket during live drum practice. • Bands & Live Acts: Keep rehearsals tight and ensure the entire ensemble is locked into the correct tempo. • DJs & Music Producers: Quickly identify the BPM of live tracks or external vinyl audio sources on the fly. • Fitness Instructors: Match your choreography perfectly to the beat of any background track. Download GetLiveBPM today and take control of your musical timing!

Screenshots

MX4 screens
GetLiveBPM4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MX at none against GetLiveBPM's 1. MX also leads on chart position (#209 vs unranked). GetLiveBPM's advantage is update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads and device support 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. GetLiveBPM sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MX asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MX ships an update every 2 weeks, GetLiveBPM weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MX versus GetLiveBPM: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMXGetLiveBPM
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.1 (279 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews14.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings279 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
Best chart rank#209 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbHLennard Meijer

Bugs and requests

MX

Reported bugs

19 issues
  • 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
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  • Faders unresponsive or slow to react
  • Touch controls frozen or glitchy
  • Horizontal scrolling inconsistent and difficult
  • Parameter transfer takes excessive time
  • App doesn't auto-reconnect after phone sleep
  • Incompatible with iOS 16+ and iPhone 16
  • Scan function doesn't detect mixer on network
  • Manual IP entry not accepted despite correct address
  • App crashes when switching between mix screens
  • Settings not retained between sessions
  • Channel display shows wrong labels
  • Vertical mode layout broken and unusable
  • Latency issues with fader adjustments
  • App requires force close and reinstall to function

Requested features

17 requests
  • 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
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  • Add channel numbering display
  • Include dB level indicators on faders
  • Add pan control functionality
  • Implement compression and gate controls
  • Add EQ options for individual channels
  • Create user profile saving for different musicians
  • Add color-coding options for channels
  • Implement page-based navigation instead of scrolling
  • Add password protection for main mix access
  • Reduce master fader screen real estate
  • Improve touch sensitivity and responsiveness
  • Add support for scribble strip customization

GetLiveBPM

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

MX

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

GetLiveBPM

One-time1
  • Unlock Pro$5.99

Questions

Is MX free?
MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GetLiveBPM free?
GetLiveBPM is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MX or GetLiveBPM have ads?
Neither MX nor GetLiveBPM shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MX or GetLiveBPM?
MX ships an update every 2 weeks, and GetLiveBPM weekly. Most recently, MX was updated on September 25, 2026 and GetLiveBPM on September 12, 2026.

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