Comparison

X32 vs MX

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

Head to head
About

X32

Control your BEHRINGER X32 digital mixing console remotely from your iPad. Adjust input levels, EQ, effects, and monitor mixes from anywhere in the venue. Offers extensive control over all console functions for a flexible and hassle-free mixing experience.

Highlights
  • Remote control of X32 mixing console
  • Adjust input levels and EQ
  • Control effects and monitor mixes
  • Set up LCD scribble strips
  • Real-time metering and analysis
  • Scene management functions
Features
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X32-Mix for BEHRINGER X32 Digital Mixing Console X32-Mix harnesses the power of BEHRINGER’s award-winning X32 digital mixing console by allowing you to control mixing and routing functions right from your iPad®. X32-Mix Version 3.1 delivers major enhancements, allowing you to tap into the new features available in the X32 firmware release 3.0. With its many new effects processor pages, the X32-Mix app allows every user to control the X32 with the utmost ease and flexibility. Adjust your house mix from any seat, or fine-tune monitor mixes from on-stage; the X32-Mix app gives you the freedom to move about the venue to get the most from your system. Setting up the X32-Mix app is fast and simple; just connect the iPad to your wireless network and plug the X32 into the same network with a cable. No additional hardware, no computer and all hassle free. X32-Mix brings a whole new level of functionality to the X32 series of digital mixing consoles. KEY FEATURES * Control all Input Levels for Inputs 1 – 32, incl. Preamp Gain, Low Cut, Phase, Phantom, Link and Main Center Level * Set up LCD Scribble Strips – including colors, icons and names * Channel Parametric EQ Control – fine-tune EQ from anywhere in the room * Real Time Analyser when editing EQ * Expanded Metering – whether you use the iPad remotely or at the console, levels at a glance * Control bus send levels of individual input channels * Sends on Faders for (Personal) Monitoring Control from your iPad * Detailed Preamp/Configuration, Gate, Dynamics, EQ, Bus Sends and LCD Scribble Strip Setup pages * Full Effects editing screens * Scene management functions * ULTRANET P16 personal monitoring bus management * Control over Auxiliary Inputs 1 – 8 Levels and 4 Stereo Effects Return Levels * Control 16 Mix Bus Levels, 6 Matrix and Master LCR Levels * Control all 8 DCA Levels. * Mute lock-out feature prevents accidental Mute * Connect multiple iPads® simultaneously REQUIREMENTS * Requires a wireless router connected to the X32 * X32-Mix 3.1 requires X32 console firmware V2.16 or higher to be installed on the console

About

MX

Control Behringer and Midas digital mixers remotely from your iPad. Manage faders, panoramas, channel configurations, and monitor audio levels for various mixer models. Requires a wireless router connection.

Highlights
  • Remote control for X32/M32 series mixers
  • Remote control for XR/X/MR series mixers
  • Scanning and discovery for consoles
  • Fader and panorama controls
  • Channel configuration and layers
  • Input and output metering
Features
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BEHRINGER & MIDAS MX-Mix iPad app for X18/XR18/XR16/XR12/X32/MR18/MR12/ DIGITAL MIXERS MXMix allows you to control all of BEHRINGER's X32, X18, XR18, XR16, XR12 & Midas' M32, MR18 & MR12 Digital Mixers right from your iPad®. Key Features V0.4 Early Access • Remote control for all digital mixer models with old and new hardware chipsets Behringer XR12, XR16, XR18, X18, XR12W, XR16W, XR18V2, X18V2, X32, X32 Compact, X32 Rack, X32 Producer, X32 Core Midas MR12, MR18, MR12W, MR18V2, M32-C, M32-LIVE, M32R-LIVE • Scanning, Discovery, Manual Connection, Re-Scanning for console • Home Screen - Fader and Panorama Controls, Channel Layers, Main OUT, Channel configuration, Sends To • Meters - Input channel, Mix Bus, Aux/FX, IN/OUT, Gate Gain, Dyn Gain Requirements: • Requires a wireless router connected to the your Digital Mixing Console

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: X32 at 3.4 against MX's 2.1. X32 also leads on review sentiment (38% vs 14%) and ratings volume (174 vs 34). 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

X32 holds the better App Store score, 3.4 against 2.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X32 has 174 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 38% of X32's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
X32 versus MX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterX32MX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.4 (174 ratings) — better2.1 (34 ratings)
Positive reviews38.1% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings174 — better34
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size98 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

X32

All ratings165 ratings
Positive57.0%
Neutral12.1%
Negative30.9%
Written reviews315 reviews
Positive38.1%
Neutral18.7%
Negative43.2%

MX

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral35.7%
Negative50.0%

Bugs and requests

X32

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • App crashes when accessing Effects tab
  • Mute buttons not displaying or functioning correctly
  • Connection stuck in 'listening' mode
  • Auto-connect to mixer unreliable
  • Low-cut filter disappears when adjusting EQ
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  • Sidechain gating not working on certain channels
  • App incompatible with iOS 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18+
  • iPad Pro screen not properly scaled
  • Meters in top panel not functioning
  • Frequent disconnections during live events
  • App crashes on firmware 4.0+ consoles
  • Keyboard covers text input fields
  • Inverted background colors display incorrectly
  • Mute state not syncing between console and app
  • Connection issues with newer iPad models

Requested features

17 requests
  • Update app for latest iOS and iPad OS versions
  • Full-screen support for iPad Pro and newer models
  • Stereo bus panning capability
  • Scene and snippet management from app
  • Custom layer/layout creation
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  • Tap tempo button always visible
  • RTA (Real-Time Analyzer) visualization
  • Effects tab access without crashes
  • Cue scene support
  • Offline scene creation and saving
  • iPhone app support
  • User routing controls
  • Gate and compressor parameter access
  • Graphic EQ controls on faders
  • USB playback track selection improvements
  • Assignable buttons
  • Copy/paste EQ settings between channels

MX

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

X32

No in-app purchases

None

MX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is X32 free?
X32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX free?
MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, X32 or MX?
X32 is rated higher. X32 averages 3.4 out of 5 from 174 ratings, while MX averages 2.1 from 34 ratings.
Do X32 or MX have ads?
Neither X32 nor MX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, X32 or MX?
X32 ships an update every 2 months, and MX every 2 months. Most recently, X32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and MX on November 3, 2026.

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