Comparison

Mix Magazine+ vs ATOM Interstate

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Mix Magazine+

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
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Mix is the definitive magazine for high-end audio—covering studio recording, live sound and sound for picture. For over 30 years, it’s been the trusted source for audio professionals pushing the boundaries of music. Inside every issue: - In-depth coverage of major recording sessions, tours, and post-production projects - Profiles of the top engineers, producers, and innovators in the field - Gear reviews and studio tech insights from the front lines of pro audio If you’re creating serious sound, you should be reading Mix. ------------------- Once you’ve downloaded our app, you will need to take a free trial or purchase a single issue or subscription to access our magazine content. We also publish specials and guides - browse our publications, read what interests you most, and get inspired. Back issues, specials, and future issues are available for purchase within the app. Subscriptions are available on various monthly and annual terms, and auto-renew until you decide to cancel it. Check inside the app for current pricing. *** Please Note: Our digital edition is not printable and does not include the covermount items or supplements you would find with the print edition *** • The free trial offer is only available to new subscribers. If you have previously subscribed then payment will be taken immediately. • You can cancel at any time during the free trial period and you will not be charged. Simply turn off auto-renew in your Apple account subscriptions page at least 24 hours before the auto-renew is due. • Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase. • Your subscription automatically renews unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24 hours before the end of the current subscription period. • You will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period, for the same duration and at the current subscription rate for that product. • You can manage your subscriptions and turn off auto-renewal by going to your Account Settings after purchase . • No cancellation of the current subscription is allowed during active subscription period. This does not affect your statutory rights. • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when you purchase a subscription. • We will be collecting information about your use of the app both when you are online and offline. To find out more please see our privacy policy. The subscription will include the current issue if you don't already own it and subsequently published future issues for the duration of your subscription period. ------------------- By purchasing a subscription or downloading an app you agree that you have read and accept Future Publishing Ltd's Privacy Policy and Terms of Use: www.futureplc.com/privacy-policy/ www.futureplc.com/terms-conditions/

About

ATOM Interstate

Features
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ATOM is the command center for life on the road. Built by a working tour manager, ATOM replaces the tangle of spreadsheets and clunky software touring teams use to run a tour. Open the app and see the show, the deal, and the status — everything else flows from there. WHAT YOU CAN DO • Settlements — gross to balance due, every deal type, with the math done for you • Per diem — set a rate, pick who's on it, disburse and track • Expenses — cash, card, and receipts in one place • Budgets — projected vs. actual across the whole tour • Schedule — every show, travel day, and day off on one calendar • Hotels & flights — bookings and status at a glance • Crew — roster, roles, and a shared chat for the whole touring party • Community — connect with other road pros, rate venues, swap intel WHO IT'S FOR Tour managers, tour accountants, booking agents, and business managers — anyone who keeps a tour moving. Take it for a spin with Test Drive: explore a complete sample tour, no account needed.

Screenshots

Mix Magazine+4 screens
ATOM Interstate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: ATOM Interstate at none against Mix Magazine+'s 21. ATOM Interstate also leads on update cadence (every 5 weeks vs every 3 months). Mix Magazine+'s advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On price, 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

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

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Mix Magazine+ ships an update every 3 months, ATOM Interstate every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Mix Magazine+ versus ATOM Interstate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMix Magazine+ATOM Interstate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (68 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews20.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings68 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 5 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size23 MB50 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperFuture plcATOM Interstate

In-app purchases

21 purchases

Mix Magazine+

Subscriptions4
  • 1 Month Subscription1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • 3 Month Subscription1 Month trial$6.993 Months
  • 6 Month Subscription1 Month trial$12.996 Months
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  • 1 Year Subscription$29.991 Year
One-time17
  • June 2012$6.99
  • June 2013$6.99
  • February 2014$6.99
Show 14 more
  • May 2014$6.99
  • Issue 594$6.99
  • March 2013$6.99
  • March 2015$6.99
  • Music Prods Gde to Electronic$6.99
  • Issue 576$6.99
  • Issue 523$6.99
  • Issue 537$6.99
  • Producers Music Theory Hdbk$6.99
  • Issue 573$6.99
  • Issue 571$6.99
  • Producer's Guide to Mixing$7.99
  • Music Prod Gde to Apple Logic$7.99
  • All Mix Magazine Back Issues$47.99
None

ATOM Interstate

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mix Magazine+ free?
Mix Magazine+ is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is ATOM Interstate free?
ATOM Interstate is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mix Magazine+ or ATOM Interstate have ads?
Neither Mix Magazine+ nor ATOM Interstate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Mix Magazine+ or ATOM Interstate?
Mix Magazine+ ships an update every 3 months, and ATOM Interstate every 5 weeks. Most recently, Mix Magazine+ was updated on October 13, 2026 and ATOM Interstate on October 2, 2026.

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