# MXBus vs The Gnome

The clearest difference is price: MXBus at Free against The Gnome's $4.99. MXBus also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 13) and device support (3 vs 1). The Gnome's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

MXBus is free to download; The Gnome costs $4.99 up front. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. The Gnome asks for nothing beyond the download.

The Gnome holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MXBus has 121 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of MXBus's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Gnome's.

MXBus ships an update monthly, The Gnome every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MXBus | The Gnome |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gnome/id1612001531/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 116 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 16.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) | [Brian Mueller](https://appshunter.io/developer/1612001533) |

## What reviewers say

### MXBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157)

This app empowers musicians to control their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device when using Behringer X32/X-Air or Midas consoles. It offers features like stereo channels, namable groups, and automatic console discovery for a streamlined sound check and live performance adjustment.

**Highlights:** Monitor mix control for musicians, Supports Behringer X32/X-Air and Midas consoles, Stereo channels for screen real-estate, Namable groups and automatic console discovery, Control send levels for channels, aux tracks, and effects, Reorder channels within groups, Springboard and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MXBus PRO Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy connection to mixers
- ✅ Stable and reliable performance for IEM mixing
- 💾 Ability to save scenes and group settings
- 🎚️ Clean, uncluttered design maximizes screen real estate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Faders moving on their own (recent bug)
- 🔌 Connection issues on certain network subnets (10.0.0.x)
- ❌ Inconsistent connectivity across different devices
- 🔋 High battery drain on some devices
- 📱 Limited iPad compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Faders moving/sliding on their own without user input
- App crashes when changing aux channels
- Mute button switches to channel info screen
- Scene saving not working properly (iOS 26)
- Mix recall/fader recall feature broken after updates

**Requested features**

- Panning control for individual channels
- Support for Behringer Wing consoles
- Individual group controls for sends
- Main L/R mix access
- FX send control from channels


### The Gnome

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/the-gnome/id1612001531)

This app is a powerful practice and rehearsal tool designed to improve rhythmic accuracy and technique. It offers advanced features like polyrhythm generation, customizable sound sets, and pattern sequencing for detailed click track creation. Users can also experiment with rhythmic feels and receive real-time feedback on their timing.

**Highlights:** Process-oriented rhythmic practice, Flexible click track creation, Polyrhythm generation with 4 channels, Customizable sound sets and beep generation, Step sequencer for rhythmic patterns, Real-time timing accuracy feedback, Tempo and time automation

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MXBus free?

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

### Is The Gnome free?

The Gnome costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MXBus or The Gnome?

The Gnome is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while The Gnome averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do MXBus or The Gnome have ads?

Neither MXBus nor The Gnome shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MXBus or The Gnome?

MXBus ships an update monthly, and The Gnome every 2 months. Most recently, MXBus was updated on October 23, 2026 and The Gnome on October 24, 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.*