Comparison

MAUI MIX vs XSCACE Controller

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

Head to head
About

MAUI MIX

Control your audio mix wirelessly with direct access to all settings. Offers both simplified and advanced modes for EQ, effects, and dynamics. Real-time parameter display ensures you always have full control over your sound.

Highlights
  • Wireless control of MAUI G3 MIX speakers
  • Stereo linking with SysLink® for expanded channels
  • Customizable 3-band or 5-band EQ
  • Reverb, delay, and chorus effects
  • Gate and compressor settings
  • Easy and Expert modes for user interface
  • Real-time parameter display
Features
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Maintain control over all settings at all times and always keep on top of your mix with direct access to the MAUI® G3 MIX. Stereo with SysLink® For stereo applications, two MAUI® G3 MIX speakers can be conveniently connected to each other via SysLink®. The connection gives you twice the number of mixer channels. Instead of a 6-channel mixer, you get an extensive 12-channel set-up which you can control wirelessly via the app. Custom EQ and effects You decide whether you prefer 3-band EQs (Easy Mode) or 5-band full parametrics (Expert Mode). An extensive effects section offers setting options for reverb, delay, and chorus. Further settings are also available In the gate and compressor section to optimise the dynamic behaviour. User-friendly interface in Easy and Expert modes The MAUI MIX App offers an intuitive user interface in both Easy Mode and Expert Mode. A compact mode (Easy Mode) gives you quick access to all important functions. In Expert Mode, detailed settings and fine adjustments can be made – from detailed filtering to precise control of attack and compressor for each channel. Enjoy full control and flexibility – regardless of your experience level. Real-time access to all functions All speaker parameters are displayed in real time so that you can easily configure and mix your MAUI® G3 MIX. About MAUI LD Systems’ active MAUI column systems offer exceptionally compact solutions: they are very easy to carry, take just a couple of seconds to assemble, and, thanks to their unobtrusive appearance, can fit in any surroundings. The vertical array configuration, digital signal processing, and individual amplification of the frequency bands by separate power amplifiers ensure a particularly wide dispersion angle and very even sound distribution in the audience. Thanks to their impressive audio performance and uncomplicated handling, MAUI® G3 systems are suitable for a surprisingly wide range of applications.

About

XSCACE Controller

Features
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XSCACE Controller is the official companion app for Air Mini and Air Amp wireless music streamers. Control your audio experience directly from your iPhone — no account required. PLAYBACK CONTROL Play, pause, and adjust volume. Supports AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, AUX, USB, HDMI ARC, and Optical inputs. MULTIROOM AUDIO Group multiple Air Mini or Air Amp devices to play synchronised audio throughout your home. 10-BAND PARAMETRIC EQ Fine-tune your sound with a full parametric equaliser and real-time frequency curve display. X-SENSE AI ROOM CALIBRATION Connect via AirPlay and let X-Sense AI measure your room's acoustic response and apply a corrective EQ — automatically matched to your chosen sound profile. DEVICE MANAGEMENT Rename devices, switch input sources, manage EQ presets, and control Bluetooth pairing. WORKS ENTIRELY ON YOUR LOCAL NETWORK No cloud, no accounts, no data collection. Communicates directly with your Air Mini over Wi-Fi. Compatible with XSCACE Air Mini and Air Amp (A33M firmware).

Screenshots

MAUI MIX4 screens
XSCACE Controller4 screens

Verdict

The call

MAUI MIX and XSCACE Controller are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MAUI MIX ships an update every 3 weeks, XSCACE Controller fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 10, 2026.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
MAUI MIX versus XSCACE Controller: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMAUI MIXXSCACE Controller
PriceFreeFree
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.0 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size94 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperADAM HALL GMBHCANADIAN AUDIO LABS PRIVATE LIMITED

In-app purchases

None

MAUI MIX

No in-app purchases

None

XSCACE Controller

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MAUI MIX free?
MAUI MIX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is XSCACE Controller free?
XSCACE Controller is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MAUI MIX or XSCACE Controller have ads?
Neither MAUI MIX nor XSCACE Controller shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MAUI MIX or XSCACE Controller?
MAUI MIX ships an update every 3 weeks, and XSCACE Controller fortnightly. Most recently, MAUI MIX was updated on October 10, 2026 and XSCACE Controller on October 10, 2026.

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