# X32 vs Show Mix

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Show Mix at 100% against X32's 30%. Show Mix also leads on rating (2.5 vs 2.3). X32's advantage is ratings volume (418 vs 2) and iOS requirement (5.1 vs 14.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Show Mix holds the better App Store score, 2.5 against 2.3. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X32 has 418 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 30% of X32's written reviews are positive against 100% of Show Mix's.

X32 ships an update every 3 months, Show Mix every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X32 | Show Mix |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.3 (418 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x32-q/id587363794/reviews) | **[2.5 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-mix/id6474433215/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **418** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 30.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 11 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **5.1** | 14.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) |

## What reviewers say

### X32

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x32-q/id587363794)

This app provides personal monitor mixing capabilities for musicians using the X32 Digital Mixer. It allows individual control over stereo monitor mixes, including grouping channels with MCA faders for simplified adjustments. Setup is easy, connecting directly to the mixer via a wireless network.

**Highlights:** Personal stereo monitor mixing, Control 32 input channels, MCA faders for grouped control, Select mix bus for monitoring, Control auxiliary and effects sends, Channel level metering

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

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app
- 🚀 Awesome app
- 🚀 Fantastic app
- 👍 Indispensable app
- 👍 Awesome for monitor mixing

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 11
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 12
- 🐛 Doesn't work with iOS 13
- 🐛 Crashes frequently
- 🐛 Connectivity issues

**Reported bugs**

- App doesn't connect to mixer
- App freezes and crashes
- App doesn't show channel levels
- App doesn't reflect changes made on mixer

**Requested features**

- Update app for iOS 11
- Update app for iOS 12
- Update app for iOS 13
- Add ability to control main mix
- Add ability to mute and solo channels


### Show Mix

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/show-mix/id6474433215)

Control your compatible loudspeakers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Adjust input/output levels, EQ, and general speaker settings. Update firmware and manage master/slave configurations remotely.

**Highlights:** Remote control of rear panel settings, Adjust input and output levels, Select EQ settings, Control general speaker settings, Update speaker firmware, Master/slave mode configuration

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X32 free?

X32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Show Mix free?

Show Mix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, X32 or Show Mix?

Show Mix is rated higher. X32 averages 2.3 out of 5 from 418 ratings, while Show Mix averages 2.5 from 2 ratings.

### Do X32 or Show Mix have ads?

Neither X32 nor Show Mix shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X32 or Show Mix?

X32 ships an update every 3 months, and Show Mix every 2 months. Most recently, X32 was updated on November 1, 2026 and Show Mix on November 4, 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.*