Comparison

MIXO vs Tone Workshop

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

Head to head
About

MIXO

Manage your DJ music library from your desktop on your mobile device. Stream, download, and organize tracks with full playback controls and playlist management. Edit track information and export to USB for on-the-go performance.

Highlights
  • Cloud library sync
  • Mobile music player
  • Stream and download tracks
  • Playlist creation and editing
  • Track info editing
  • Export to USB
Features
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Upload your DJ Library from your Desktop. Then install MIXO on your phone to play, edit & sync your music on the go. Features: - Full mobile music player - Stream & download tracks - Lock screen music controls - Full album artwork - Mobile waveforms and cue points - Create, update & delete playlists - Edit track info - Export to USB MIXO Supports: MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, M4A, OGG

About

Tone Workshop

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Tone Workshop is an instrument that can play various waveforms. Supports a rich set of instrument waveforms, pitch adjustment, and chord combinations. Allows for a customizable music keyboard to create a unique instrument. 【Waveform Performance】 Supports waveform performance with long press and simultaneous playback of multiple waveforms. 【Rich Instruments】 Supports a variety of instruments and drum waveforms. 【Pitch Adjustment】 Supports custom pitch adjustments and chord combinations. 【Custom Keyboard】 Allows for custom keyboard definitions with support for 4 keyboard zones. 【Keyboard Schemes】 Supports management of multiple keyboard schemes, allowing for storage, sharing, and switching of keyboards. 【Paid Membership Features】 - Unlock all instruments/tones - More instruments bar - Keyboard management 【Activate Paid Membership】 Paid members are available as a subscription or as a permanent activation Membership Service Agreement: https://toneworkshop-serviceagreement.mysxl.cn/

Screenshots

MIXO4 screens
Tone Workshop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MIXO at none against Tone Workshop's 4. MIXO also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). Tone Workshop's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15). 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. Tone Workshop sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. MIXO asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MIXO ships an update every 3 weeks, Tone Workshop every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MIXO versus Tone Workshop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMIXOTone Workshop
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (3 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings3 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS1513.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB69 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMIXO DJ Ltd嘉欣 胡

In-app purchases

None

MIXO

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Tone Workshop

Subscriptions3
  • monthly subscription$0.991 Month
  • quarterly subscription$1.993 Months
  • annual subscription$4.991 Year
One-time1
  • 专业版永久激活$9.99

Questions

Is MIXO free?
MIXO is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Tone Workshop free?
Tone Workshop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MIXO or Tone Workshop have ads?
Neither MIXO nor Tone Workshop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MIXO or Tone Workshop?
MIXO ships an update every 3 weeks, and Tone Workshop every 2 months. Most recently, MIXO was updated on October 25, 2026 and Tone Workshop on October 28, 2026.

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