# MXBus vs Dianoose Stage

The clearest difference is rating: Dianoose Stage at 5.0 against MXBus's 4.2. Dianoose Stage also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly). MXBus's advantage is ratings volume (121 vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

Dianoose Stage 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 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.

MXBus ships an update monthly, Dianoose Stage every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MXBus | Dianoose Stage |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dianoose-stage/id6793679444/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **121** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 71.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 20 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) | [NEBU MATHEWS](https://appshunter.io/developer/6793679446) |

## 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


### Dianoose Stage

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dianoose-stage/id6793679444)

Organize your worship team's song library, service plans, and communication in one synchronized app. Easily create chord charts, import song data, and manage setlists for seamless Sunday mornings.

**Highlights:** Song library with chord charts and lyrics, Import song info from Spotify, Create services and setlists, In-app team chat, Photo to chord chart conversion, Private team codes

**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 Dianoose Stage free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MXBus or Dianoose Stage?

Dianoose Stage is rated higher. MXBus averages 4.2 out of 5 from 121 ratings, while Dianoose Stage averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do MXBus or Dianoose Stage have ads?

Neither MXBus nor Dianoose Stage shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MXBus or Dianoose Stage?

MXBus ships an update monthly, and Dianoose Stage every 2 weeks. Most recently, MXBus was updated on October 23, 2026 and Dianoose Stage on October 24, 2026.

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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.*