# MXBus vs SoCoolRadio

The clearest difference is rating: SoCoolRadio at 5.0 against MXBus's 4.2. SoCoolRadio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1). MXBus's advantage is ratings volume (120 vs 1) and iOS requirement (15.6 vs 18.4). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

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

SoCoolRadio holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MXBus has 120 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MXBus | SoCoolRadio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socoolradio/id6751935153/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **120** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 70.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 18.4 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) | [Daniel Meyer](https://appshunter.io/developer/1704308519) |

## 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


### SoCoolRadio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/socoolradio/id6751935153)

Transform your device into a node in a synchronized audio network. Join a distributed phone orchestra and contribute to a collective sound experience.

**Highlights:** Distributed phone orchestra, Synchronized audio network, Collective sound experience, Device as audio node

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MXBus free?

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

### Is SoCoolRadio free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MXBus or SoCoolRadio?

SoCoolRadio is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 120 ratings, while SoCoolRadio averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do MXBus or SoCoolRadio have ads?

Neither MXBus nor SoCoolRadio shows ads.

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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.*