Comparison

MXBus vs Lyric Hub

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

Lyric Hub

Features
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Lyric Hub is a lyrics-first music companion designed for singers, musicians, and music fans who want full control over how songs are followed and performed. Build your library, organize playlists, and run lyrics in a clean, focused interface built for real sessions, not just casual browsing. Key Features Search and add songs to your library Find tracks quickly and build a personal collection you can return to anytime. Rich lyric playback controls Adjust scroll speed and text size so lyrics feel comfortable for your pace, distance, and workflow. Focus mode for distraction-free sessions Switch to a streamlined view that keeps attention on the current song and lyrics. Playlist creation and management Create playlists, rename them, reorder tracks, and keep sets organized for practice or performance. Playlist Runner experience Play through songs with dedicated next/previous controls, play/pause behavior, and session-friendly navigation. Per-track performance notes Add notes to the track to remind you of cues, keys or other song related meta data. Per-track transition timing Set custom transition delays between songs so your playlist flow matches your rhythm and needs. Queue and repeat options Choose how tracks progress with in-order or shuffled behavior and repeat settings that fit your session style. Favorites and filtering Mark key songs, search across your content, and sort views to find what you need faster. iCloud sync support Keep your data available across devices with CloudKit-enabled sync setup. Why Lyric Hub Lyric Hub is built to help you stay on cue, stay organized, and stay in the moment. Whether you are rehearsing a set, learning lyrics, or running personal practice sessions, Lyric Hub gives you a polished, flexible toolset focused on music flow and lyric clarity.

Screenshots

MXBus4 screens
Lyric Hub2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MXBus at Free against Lyric Hub's $3.99. MXBus also leads on iOS requirement (15.6 vs 26.2). Lyric Hub's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs monthly). On 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

MXBus is free to download; Lyric Hub costs $3.99 up front. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Lyric Hub asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MXBus ships an update monthly, Lyric Hub daily. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MXBus versus Lyric Hub: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMXBusLyric Hub
PriceFree — better$3.99
Rating4.2 (121 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings121 — better—
Update frequencyMonthlyDaily — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.6 — better26.2
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB22 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas KeldenichWind Valley Software, LLC

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
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  • 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
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  • 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

Lyric Hub

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MXBus

One-time1
  • MXBus PRO Package$2.99
None

Lyric Hub

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MXBus free?
MXBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Lyric Hub free?
Lyric Hub costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MXBus or Lyric Hub have ads?
Neither MXBus nor Lyric Hub shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MXBus or Lyric Hub?
MXBus ships an update monthly, and Lyric Hub daily. Most recently, MXBus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Lyric Hub on October 1, 2026.

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