Comparison

MXBus vs WorshipConnect App

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

Head to head
About

MXBus

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
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MXBus is a monitor mixing app for all Behringer X32 and X-Air mixing consoles that allows musicians on stage to control their own monitor mix with their iOS device. It also supports the Midas versions of these mixers (M32* and M-Air) It features stereo channels to save screen real-estate, namable groups and automatic console discovery. Musicians can control the send levels into their monitoring mix bus for all channels aux tracks and effects returns. You can even reorder the channels within your groups to your liking. It makes the sound check painless and allows you to adjust the mix during the gig. Some key differentiating Features: • Linked channels are treated as a stereo channel to save screen space.  • Double tapping a fader knob sets it 0. • Double tapping the panning control on a stereo channel pans the signal hard L/R. Another double tap reverses the panning. • NEW: Springboard and Lock Screen widgets for quicker access. And as always: The app is built with data privacy in mind - no adds, no tracking! The PRO pack unlocks even more features like: • Decayed meters with peak memory • Compression meters • Gate LEDs • Channel mute buttons (X32) • Group mute buttons (X32) • Unlimited groups • Scenes • Bus EQ • Bus Compressor

About

WorshipConnect App

This platform connects churches with verified Christian musicians, automating payments, W-9s, and 1099s. It simplifies finding local talent, managing gigs, and ensuring tax compliance for both churches and musicians.

Highlights
  • Find verified Christian musicians
  • Automated payment processing
  • W-9 and 1099 tax form handling
  • Team scheduling and run sheets
  • Musician portfolio building
  • Set musician rates and availability
Features
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Stop paying musicians in cash & Venmo. That's an IRS problem. WorshipConnect is the only platform that connects churches with verified Christian musicians AND handles all payments, W-9s, and 1099s automatically — powered by Stripe. FOR CHURCHES: - Find verified local Christian musicians instantly - Post a need in under 2 minutes - Review profiles, audio clips, and select your team - Payments processed automatically via Stripe - W-9s collected and 1099s filed automatically - No more cash, Venmo, or spreadsheets - Full team scheduling and run sheets included - 14-day free trial — no credit card required FOR MUSICIANS: - Find paid gigs at churches near you - Keep 100% of your rate — zero platform fees - Get paid fast via direct deposit - Build your ministry portfolio - Set your own rates and availability HOW IT WORKS: 1. Church posts a need in 2 minutes 2. Verified musicians apply 3. Church selects their team 4. Everyone worships — we handle payments & taxes WHY WORSHIPCONNECT: Most churches pay musicians in cash without W-9s. Any musician paid $600+ per year requires a 1099-NEC by law. WorshipConnect + Stripe handles everything automatically so your church stays compliant without the headache. Available for churches and musicians across the USA. Payments & tax compliance powered by Stripe.

Screenshots

MXBus4 screens
WorshipConnect App4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: WorshipConnect App at 5.0 against MXBus's 4.2. WorshipConnect App also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and review sentiment (100% vs 71%). MXBus's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and ratings volume (121 vs 1). On price, device support and iOS requirement 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. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. WorshipConnect App asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

WorshipConnect App 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 1, 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 WorshipConnect App's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MXBus ships an update monthly, WorshipConnect App every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MXBus versus WorshipConnect App: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMXBusWorshipConnect App
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (121 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesAd-supported — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB61 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAndreas KeldenichWorship Connect LLC

Customer experience

MXBus

All ratings120 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.1%

WorshipConnect App

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

MXBus

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
Show 13 more
  • Glitchy fader behavior when locking/unlocking phone
  • Inverted fader behavior (turning down turns up)
  • Random channel muting/unmuting
  • Connection failures with error codes (Error 49, Error 65)
  • App not saving changes on iOS 26
  • Bus EQ affecting all buses instead of individual ones
  • Pan controls not functioning in Pro version
  • Bus labels showing blank on M32
  • Scenes not loading saved mix-bus selection
  • Network permission not requested on first launch (iPad)
  • App not recognizing mixer on certain network configurations
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS versions
  • Scenes lost after iOS/app upgrades

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
Show 10 more
  • Compression and advanced EQ on channels
  • Mute status indicator from console
  • Custom channel ordering/arrangement
  • Demo mode for training
  • Android version of the app
  • Support for Allen & Heath SQ, QU, CQ boards
  • Support for Soundcraft Ui24r
  • Offline scene editing capability
  • More mute groups
  • Mackie DL version

WorshipConnect App

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MXBus

One-time1
  • MXBus PRO Package$2.99
None

WorshipConnect App

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MXBus free?
MXBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is WorshipConnect App free?
WorshipConnect App is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MXBus or WorshipConnect App?
WorshipConnect App is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while WorshipConnect App averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MXBus or WorshipConnect App have ads?
WorshipConnect App shows ads; MXBus does not.
Which is updated more often, MXBus or WorshipConnect App?
MXBus ships an update monthly, and WorshipConnect App every 3 months. Most recently, MXBus was updated on October 23, 2026 and WorshipConnect App on October 18, 2026.

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