# MXBus vs Play Ocarina

The clearest difference is price: MXBus at Free against Play Ocarina's $0.99. MXBus also leads on rating (4.2 vs 3.0) and ratings volume (121 vs 2). Play Ocarina's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MXBus is free to download; Play Ocarina costs $0.99 up front. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Play Ocarina asks for nothing beyond the download.

MXBus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MXBus has 121 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | MXBus | Play Ocarina |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $0.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews)** | [3.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ocarina/id6792050609/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | — |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 4 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.6** | 26.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) | [Alexandr Garlock Development House LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/353093375) |

## 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


### Play Ocarina

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/play-ocarina/id6792050609)

This app transforms your device into a playable ocarina, offering multiple fingering configurations and two play modes: touch or breath control. Enjoy authentic sound synthesis and customizable visual effects for a realistic musical experience.

**Highlights:** Multiple ocarina configurations, Touch and microphone breath control, Authentic sound synthesis, Full chromatic range, Customizable visual effects, Light, Dark, and System modes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MXBus free?

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

### Is Play Ocarina free?

Play Ocarina costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MXBus or Play Ocarina?

MXBus is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Play Ocarina averages 3.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do MXBus or Play Ocarina have ads?

Neither MXBus nor Play Ocarina 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.*