Comparison

AudioMixer vs Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

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

Head to head
About

AudioMixer

Play multiple audio tracks from your media library at the same time. Offers independent volume, looping, and panning controls for each channel, along with playback rate adjustments and fade effects.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous playback of multiple audio tracks
  • Up to 14 independent channels
  • Loop and pan controls per channel
  • Fade in/out effects
  • Playback rate adjustment
  • Independent volume control for each channel
Features
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With AudioMixer player you are able to play items from your media library simultaneously! Features: • Supports up to 14 Channels • Loop and Pan controls • Airplay Support • Fade In/Out control • Playback Rate control • Independent volume control for all channels • Main channel includes rewind and fast forward

About

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

This app is a portable sound recording and mixing studio. It allows users to create music, podcasts, and mash-ups with unlimited tracks, various audio effects, and support for popular audio formats. Save and share your creations easily.

Highlights
  • Unlimited audio track mixing
  • Simultaneous track recording
  • Extensive audio format support
  • EQ, compression, and reverb effects
  • Royalty-free sound effect library
  • High sample rate support (6-96 kHz)
  • Export in various bit depths and formats
Features
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Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is the US version of MixPad Music Mixer. Express Mix Multitrack Music Mixer is a sound recording and mixing studio for on the go. With Express Mix, you can access all of the power of a professional recording and mixing equipment! Create your own music with this easy to use mixer studio. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer supports the most popular audio formats, and supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96kHz. This mixing studio also features audio and recording effects such as EQ, compression, reverb, and more. Mixing Music Features: • Mix an unlimited number of music, vocal and audio tracks • Record single or multiple tracks simultaneously • Load any audio file; more supported formats than any other mixer • Add audio effects including EQ, compression, reverb and more • Includes a royalty-free sound effect and music library with hundreds of clips to use in your productions • Supports sample rates from 6 kHz to 96 kHz • Export at all popular bit depths up to 32 bits floating point audio • Mix to mp3 and several other file formats • Save in any file type you need, from studio quality wav files to high compression formats for sharing online When you are done mixing, save the recording or music to your device for future use or to share with friends. Several uses for Express Mix audio mixer include making a podcast, mixing instrumentals, and more! Express Mix is also perfect as an on-the-go recording studio. This studio mixer app is perfect for anyone who enjoys creating their own music and mash-ups. Express Mix contains optional in-app purchases and subscriptions. • Subscriptions are billed monthly while purchases are one time payments (these are not subscriptions) • Your subscription will automatically renew unless auto-renew is turned off at least 24-hours before the end of the current period, • Account will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period, and cost depends on your chosen package • Payments will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase • Auto-renewal may be turned off by going to the user's Account Settings after purchase • Any unused portion of a free trial period, if offered, will be forfeited when the user purchases a subscription to that publication, where applicable For assistance using Express Mix: http://www.nch.com.au/support/supportcontact.html?software=ExpressMix Terms of service: https://www.nch.com.au/general/legal.html Privacy Policy: https://www.nch.com.au/general/privacy.html

Screenshots

AudioMixer3 screens
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer at 4.5 against AudioMixer's 2.9. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer also leads on ratings volume (262 vs 8) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). AudioMixer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 7). On price, review sentiment, 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. Express Mix Multitrack Mixer sells 7 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per month. AudioMixer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 2.9. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Express Mix Multitrack Mixer has 262 ratings behind it against 8, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of AudioMixer's written reviews are positive against 46% of Express Mix Multitrack Mixer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

AudioMixer ships an update every 2 months, Express Mix Multitrack Mixer monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 11, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
AudioMixer versus Express Mix Multitrack Mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudioMixerExpress Mix Multitrack Mixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.9 (8 ratings)4.5 (262 ratings) — better
Positive reviews44.4% of reviews46.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings8262 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperApolinar Langomas Jr.NCH Software

Customer experience

AudioMixer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive37.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews18 reviews
Positive44.4%
Neutral11.1%
Negative44.4%

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

All ratings261 ratings
Positive88.5%
Neutral2.7%
Negative8.8%
Written reviews28 reviews
Positive46.4%
Neutral7.1%
Negative46.4%

Bugs and requests

AudioMixer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Reported bugs

10 issues
  • App won't playback recording
  • Saved files disappear
  • Cannot import audio from files
  • Cannot import from iCloud
  • Cannot get sound to work with Bluetooth headphones
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  • App deleted song
  • Export button does nothing
  • Cannot download to Drive or Dropbox
  • Cannot import files from emails, etc.
  • Mac version not updated and doesn't work on newer software

Requested features

5 requests
  • Autotune feature
  • Convert files to MP3, WAV format
  • Add software function to send through iMessage or Airdrop
  • Add option for one-time payment instead of subscription
  • Restore license for those who bought the deleted version

In-app purchases

None

AudioMixer

No in-app purchases

7 purchases

Express Mix Multitrack Mixer

Subscriptions3
  • All Effects Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Unlimited Tracks Subscription$0.991 Month
  • Express Mix Pro Subscription$1.491 Month
One-time4
  • Express Mix feature Remove Ads$0.99
  • Express Mix - All Effects$4.99
  • Express Mix - Unlimited Tracks$4.99
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  • Unlock All Features$9.99

Questions

Is AudioMixer free?
AudioMixer is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Express Mix Multitrack Mixer free?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, AudioMixer or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer?
Express Mix Multitrack Mixer is rated higher. AudioMixer averages 2.9 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while Express Mix Multitrack Mixer averages 4.5 from 262 ratings.
Do AudioMixer or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer have ads?
Neither AudioMixer nor Express Mix Multitrack Mixer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, AudioMixer or Express Mix Multitrack Mixer?
AudioMixer ships an update every 2 months, and Express Mix Multitrack Mixer monthly. Most recently, AudioMixer was updated on November 1, 2026 and Express Mix Multitrack Mixer on November 11, 2026.

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