# Mix Magazine+ vs Avid Control

The clearest difference is rating: Mix Magazine+ at 4.4 against Avid Control's 2.7. Avid Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 21) and review sentiment (34% vs 20%). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Mix Magazine+ sells 21 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Avid Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

Mix Magazine+ holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 68 and 72 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 20% of Mix Magazine+'s written reviews are positive against 34% of Avid Control's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Mix Magazine+ | Avid Control |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.4 (68 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-magazine-plus/id516625155/reviews)** | [2.7 (72 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avid-control/id1017075761/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 68 | **72** |
| Positive reviews | 20.0% of reviews | **33.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 23 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 17+ | +4 |
| Developer | [Future Publishing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/378460265) | [Avid®](https://appshunter.io/developer/436394595) |

## What reviewers say

### Mix Magazine+

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mix-magazine-plus/id516625155)

This app offers in-depth coverage of high-end audio, including studio recording, live sound, and sound for picture. It features profiles of industry professionals, gear reviews, and insights from the front lines of pro audio. Access current and back issues, specials, and guides through subscriptions or single purchases.

**Highlights:** In-depth recording session coverage, Profiles of audio professionals, Gear reviews and tech insights, Studio recording, live sound, sound for picture, Access to back issues and specials, Monthly and annual subscription options

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

**In-app purchases (21)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 1 Month Subscription | $4.99 | per month |
| 3 Month Subscription | $6.99 | per 3 months |
| 6 Month Subscription | $12.99 | per 6 months |
| 1 Year Subscription | $29.99 | per year |
| June 2012 | $6.99 | one-time |
| June 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| February 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| May 2014 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 594 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2013 | $6.99 | one-time |
| March 2015 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Music Prods Gde to Electronic | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 576 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 523 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 537 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Producers Music Theory Hdbk | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 573 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Issue 571 | $6.99 | one-time |
| Producer's Guide to Mixing | $7.99 | one-time |
| Music Prod Gde to Apple Logic | $7.99 | one-time |
| All Mix Magazine Back Issues | $47.99 | one-time |


### Avid Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/avid-control/id1017075761)

Control your audio and video software wirelessly from your iPad. This app offers deep, multi-touch control for recording, mixing, and navigating complex projects, enhancing efficiency and flexibility beyond traditional mouse and keyboard input.

**Highlights:** Wireless control of audio/video software, Multi-touch mixing and recording, Access hundreds of software commands, Track and fader control, Visual feedback and metering, Customizable layouts and macros

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works well with Cubase
- 👍 Definitely a pro level addition to ProTools
- 🚀 Fast and reliable control surface
- 👍 Easy and Powerful
- 👍 Unbelievably Useful

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Version mismatch
- 🐛 Impossible to connect
- 🐛 App just stopped working
- 🐛 Buggy as Can be
- 🐛 Completely broken on iPad OS 18

**Reported bugs**

- Version mismatch
- Can't get pass registration screen
- Meters don't work
- Faders are sticking
- Connectivity issues

**Requested features**

- Pls Make Avid Control into some type of AUV3 Effect Plugin for mixing and mastering purposes
- 120hz support for iPad Pro please!!
- larger soft keys (or even better, adjustable)


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Mix Magazine+ free?

Mix Magazine+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Avid Control free?

Avid Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Mix Magazine+ or Avid Control?

Mix Magazine+ is rated higher. Mix Magazine+ averages 4.4 out of 5 from 68 ratings, while Avid Control averages 2.7 from 72 ratings.

### Do Mix Magazine+ or Avid Control have ads?

Neither Mix Magazine+ nor Avid Control shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Mix Magazine+ or Avid Control?

Mix Magazine+ ships an update every 3 months, and Avid Control every 3 months. Most recently, Mix Magazine+ was updated on October 23, 2026 and Avid Control 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.*