Comparison

NoInputMixer vs Blip Box

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

Head to head
About

NoInputMixer

Explore experimental sound design by creating feedback loops with a virtual analog mixer and effects rack. Generate unique electronic textures, from unsettling soundscapes to glitchy elements, with extensive configuration options and presets.

Highlights
  • Virtual analog mixer modeling
  • Feedback loop creation
  • Extensive effects rack
  • Algorithmic noise generators
  • Adjustable signal path
  • Hi-res/lo-fi processing options
  • MIDI support
Features
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No-Input Mixing is an experimental technique for creating a wide range of amazing, otherworldly electronic sounds by feeding the mixer output back to the input, thereby making a feedback loop. This application models an analog mixing console and effects rack in detail, providing the ability to make a huge number of feedback configurations with additional effects. By using this technique in the creative process, the sound designer can explore many different and special ways to create sound. Unsettling soundscapes perfect for sci-fi, dystopian and horror projects, like strange noises, disrupted signals, broken communication, buzzing drones, faulty machinery, futuristic tech sounds, and glitchy elements are some results of the No-Input Mixing technique. The downside of this technique, which can scare off beginners, is extreme unpredictability and instability, when the movement of any knob on the mixer can dramatically change the sound in the most unexpected way. But at the same time, this discover an endless space of experimentation and inspiration when creating new and unique sounds or live performance. In addition, a large set of ready-to-use drone and noise presets with a parameter randomizer provide a great point for quickly getting started with this application. NoInputMixer consists of a seven-channel mixer and an effects rack with eight slots. Each effect slot can be configured as an insert effect for a mixer channel or used with two send/return buses. Effects has an option for hi-res or lo-fi sound processing. Each mixer channel has its own algorithmic generator of different types of noise, which can be added to the feedback signal or used separately. The input selector switches between multiple points in the signal path to make different types of feedback loops or can be switched to an external input for any channel to use it as an effect processor. Also this application provides several additional options not found in usual mixers, such as preamp tube type and mode selection, op-amp type selection, adjustment of overload protection circuit, and other features that greatly expand the possibilities for experimenting with sound. The user interface can be presented in the form of a classic mixer, or in the form of complete control of a single channel. NoInputMixer is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). NoInputMixer works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus. On MacOS, NoInputMixer can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. All application features are available on iOS and macOS, including MIDI support (with a MIDI learn option) and audio unit parameters. NoInputMixer has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application website. Quick start and demos: https://youtu.be/K7yh0-34Llw https://youtu.be/74LyfDM2dQM https://youtu.be/AeF3oBoXp80 https://youtu.be/95AM6OGoTdo You can find more information on NoInputMixer and other experimental audio processing apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

About

Blip Box

A powerful sixteen-voice drum synthesizer offering a unique digital sound engine inspired by analog and digital synths. It features a touch-friendly interface, complex audio modulation, and versatile effects for creating distinctive electronic music.

Highlights
  • Sixteen-voice drum synthesizer
  • Complex audio rate modulation
  • Touch-first control interface
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Universal purchase for Apple platforms
  • MIDI controller compatibility
  • Pure synthesis engine, no samples
Features
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Blip Box is a sixteen voice drum synthesizer that may look nice but can sound mean. Blip Box takes inspiration from a variety of synths, both analog and digital. We pulled together all the things we love about drum synthesis: complex audio rate modulation, snappy envelopes, harsh effects; and put them together in a compact, touch-friendly package. The result is a truly unique digital sound engine that has taken on a life of its own. Whatever you do, don’t have fun with it! Features: - Focused, fun, and characterful synth engine - Touch-first design, almost the entire screen is part of a control - Runs standalone or as AUv3 plug-in (in compatible host) - Universal purchase on Apple platforms: runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Presets synced across your devices via iCloud - Hook up a MIDI controller to play with a keyboard (optional) Details: - Pure synthesis engine, no samples - Complex digital oscillator with two-way frequency modulation - White noise source - Two snappy AD envelopes with variable shape - Unique mix control for pure oscillator sound or ring mod mayhem - “Choose-your-own-adventure” effect: analog (ish) wavefolder or digital degradation - State variable filter for tone shaping - Envelopes can be routed to modulate oscillator shape, pitch, or filter cutoff - Mix to filter cutoff modulation available for crispy filter FM - Velocity responsive, either in traditional level (gain) mode or brightness mode - Multi-out mode available when running in AUv3 mode - Master tune for keeping tonal drum sounds in tune with your song - Includes 13 inventive and usable factory kits to get you started making music Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

Screenshots

NoInputMixer4 screens
Blip Box3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Blip Box at $5.99 against NoInputMixer's $15.99. Blip Box also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 5 months). NoInputMixer's advantage is iOS requirement (13.4 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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

NoInputMixer costs $15.99 and Blip Box $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for NoInputMixer against 4.8 for Blip Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of NoInputMixer's written reviews are positive against 90% of Blip Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

NoInputMixer ships an update every 5 months, Blip Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 17, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
NoInputMixer versus Blip Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNoInputMixerBlip Box
Price$15.99$5.99 — better
Rating4.8 (28 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews95.0% of reviews — better90.0% of reviews
Number of ratings28 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.4 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievSketch Audio, LLC

Customer experience

NoInputMixer

All ratings28 ratings
Positive92.9%
Neutral3.6%
Negative3.6%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive95.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.0%

Blip Box

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

NoInputMixer

No in-app purchases

None

Blip Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is NoInputMixer free?
NoInputMixer costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blip Box free?
Blip Box costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, NoInputMixer or Blip Box?
NoInputMixer and Blip Box are both rated 4.8 out of 5 on the App Store, from 28 and 20 ratings respectively.
Do NoInputMixer or Blip Box have ads?
Neither NoInputMixer nor Blip Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, NoInputMixer or Blip Box?
NoInputMixer ships an update every 5 months, and Blip Box weekly. Most recently, NoInputMixer was updated on September 17, 2026 and Blip Box on September 9, 2026.

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