Comparison

MXBus vs SetBook

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

SetBook

Organize your music gigs, manage setlists, and store song charts with notes and links. Collaborate with bandmates by inviting them to gigs, assigning roles, and tracking payments. Streamline communication and avoid group chat clutter.

Highlights
  • Organize song charts with keys and links
  • Build and manage setlists
  • Create and manage gigs with schedules
  • Invite bandmates and track compensation
  • Share charts and setlists with band
Features
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SetBook is the gig management app built for working musicians. Organize your charts, build setlists, and manage gigs — all in one place. Invite bandmates, assign roles, track compensation, and coordinate schedules without the group chat chaos. CHARTS • Store all your song charts with keys, notes, Spotify & YouTube links • Tag and sort your library, import songs in bulk • Share charts with bandmates instantly SETLISTS • Build and reorder setlists with drag-and-drop • Attach setlists to gigs • Per-member key and notes overrides GIGS • Create gigs with schedule, dress code, location, and call times • Invite band members and external guests • Track compensation and payment status per musician • Add gig notes with links BANDS • Manage your band roster • Assign instruments and admin roles • Share charts and setlists across the band SUBSCRIPTION SetBook offers an auto-renewing monthly subscription, $11.95/month (US), with a 14-day free trial. Payment is charged to your Apple Account; the subscription renews automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the period ends. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple ID → Subscriptions. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.set-book.com/privacy

Screenshots

MXBus4 screens
SetBook4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SetBook at 5.0 against MXBus's 4.2. SetBook also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 71%). MXBus's advantage is monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and ratings volume (121 vs 4). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 and SetBook sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $11.95 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SetBook 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 4, 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 SetBook's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MXBus ships an update monthly, SetBook every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 7, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
MXBus versus SetBook: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMXBusSetBook
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (121 ratings)5.0 (4 ratings) — better
Positive reviews71.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings121 — better4
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 5 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterSubscription
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB37 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAndreas KeldenichRAMON ALEXANDER GONZALEZ

Customer experience

MXBus

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

SetBook

All ratings4 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 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
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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

SetBook

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MXBus

One-time1
  • MXBus PRO Package$2.99
1 purchases

SetBook

Subscriptions1
  • SetBook14 Days trial$11.951 Month

Questions

Is MXBus free?
MXBus is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SetBook free?
SetBook is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MXBus or SetBook?
SetBook is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while SetBook averages 5.0 from 4 ratings.
Do MXBus or SetBook have ads?
Neither MXBus nor SetBook shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MXBus or SetBook?
MXBus ships an update monthly, and SetBook every 5 weeks. Most recently, MXBus was updated on November 7, 2026 and SetBook on October 31, 2026.

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