Comparison

dspMixFx UR vs Play2Glow

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

Head to head
About

dspMixFx UR

This application provides control over DSP features and built-in effects for compatible audio interfaces on iOS devices. It allows for latency-free monitoring and streaming mixes for music applications, utilizing effects like reverb and channel strips.

Highlights
  • Control DSP features on URX-C/UR-C series
  • DSP mixer control
  • Built-in DSP effects control
  • Latency-free monitoring
  • Streaming mix creation
  • Compatible with specific Yamaha audio interfaces
Read full description

Together with the URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C audio interfaces, the dspMixFx UR-C app allows you to utilize the benefits of Yamaha’s custom-designed SSP3 DSP chip directly on your iPad and iPhone. The app enables control of all DSP features—including the DSP mixer and built-in DSP effects—on compatible URX-C and UR-C series interfaces. You can create latency-free monitor mixes and streaming mixes for a wide variety of iOS / iPadOS music applications, using acclaimed DSP effects such as REV-X reverb, Sweet Spot Morphing Channel Strip, and Guitar Amp Classics. Please note that this app is only a control application for USB audio interfaces URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C. Without a UR interface it can be used in demo mode only. Find more information about the URX-C series and the UR-C series audio interfaces here: URX-C: https://www.yamaha.com/2/urx-c/ UR-C: https://new.steinberg.net/en/audio-interfaces/ur-c-series/ Key features • Control of all DSP features including DSP mixer and DSP effects on URX-C and UR-C series • Latency-free DSP-powered monitoring when connected to iPad or iPhone • Works with URX22C, URX44C, UR22C, UR24C, UR44C, and UR816C * Depending on the iPad or iPhone model for using the UR-C interfaces with iPad or iPhone the Lightning to USB Camera Adapter or the Lightning to USB 3 Camera Adapter is required.

About

Play2Glow

Features
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Play2Glow is a guitar practice app from ToneBEYOND. It supports everyday practice with a tuner, practice recording, and stage-style rehearsal for getting used to playing in front of listeners. What you can do: - Support guitar tuning - Record practice takes - Practice with a warm virtual audience - Try AR-style stage presence when available PITCH appears as a visual practice companion, but Play2Glow does not score, rank, or grade your performance. Use it as a small, supportive practice space for preparing your sound and building confidence before playing for others.

Screenshots

dspMixFx UR4 screens
Play2Glow3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Play2Glow at every 3 days against dspMixFx UR's every 13 months. dspMixFx UR's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

dspMixFx UR ships an update every 13 months, Play2Glow every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on November 3, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
dspMixFx UR versus Play2Glow: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterdspMixFx URPlay2Glow
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.7 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews33.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 13 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size57 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperYamaha CorporationTomonori Kowatari

In-app purchases

None

dspMixFx UR

No in-app purchases

None

Play2Glow

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is dspMixFx UR free?
dspMixFx UR is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Play2Glow free?
Play2Glow is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do dspMixFx UR or Play2Glow have ads?
Neither dspMixFx UR nor Play2Glow shows ads.
Which is updated more often, dspMixFx UR or Play2Glow?
dspMixFx UR ships an update every 13 months, and Play2Glow every 3 days. Most recently, dspMixFx UR was updated on November 3, 2026 and Play2Glow on October 31, 2026.

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