# Exciter vs mixBase

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: mixBase at none against Exciter's 1. mixBase also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 3 months). Exciter's advantage is ratings volume (21 vs 1) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Exciter sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. mixBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Exciter against 5.0 for mixBase. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Exciter has 21 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Exciter ships an update every 3 months, mixBase every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Exciter | mixBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exciter/id1508955008/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbase/id6763808906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **21** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 80.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 16 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [RRS, OOO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1486125568) | [Matt Goldman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895500639) |

## What reviewers say

### Exciter

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/exciter/id1508955008)

This audio effect plugin enhances the sonic quality of your music by generating new harmonics, offering a more natural sound than traditional EQ. It provides detailed control over harmonic generation and signal mixing, and can be used within compatible music production apps.

**Highlights:** Harmonic generation for enhanced sonic quality, Control over odd/even harmonic balance, Adjustable frequency for side chain filtering, Mix control for blending processed and original signal, Input and output signal level metering, Undo/Redo functionality, A/B comparison for sound design

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| RRS Exciter Unlimited | $4.99 | one-time |


### mixBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbase/id6763808906)

This app provides version control for your music projects, allowing you to track every mix from rough drafts to final masters. Listen to any version, share for feedback with time-stamped comments, and manage your release pipeline. It also offers AI-generated cover art and a community feed.

**Highlights:** Track every mix version, Time-stamped feedback comments, Master loudness checks (LUFS), Release pipeline management, AI-generated cover art, Community feed with artist updates

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Exciter free?

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

### Is mixBase free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Exciter or mixBase?

mixBase is rated higher. Exciter averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while mixBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Exciter or mixBase have ads?

Neither Exciter nor mixBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Exciter or mixBase?

Exciter ships an update every 3 months, and mixBase every 10 days. Most recently, Exciter was updated on October 11, 2026 and mixBase on October 4, 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.*