Comparison

ABSeq vs MIXvs

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

Head to head
About

ABSeq

This app allows music producers to compare up to four audio files simultaneously, with automatic loudness matching to ensure fair comparisons. It offers blind testing modes, detailed analysis tools like LUFS meters and spectrum analyzers, and supports various audio file formats. Sessions can be saved and reopened, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • A/B audio comparison
  • Automatic loudness matching (LUFS)
  • Blind A/B testing
  • LUFS meter and True Peak
  • Live spectrum analyzer
  • Sequencer for track stepping
  • Car test and headphone check
Features
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ABSeq is an A/B comparison tool for producers and mixing and mastering engineers. Load two to four versions of a mix, a master or a reference track and switch between them in sync. Auto Gain matches their loudness first, so the louder version can't win by default. COMPARE MIXES LEVEL-MATCHED • One large A/B key switches tracks without losing your place in the song • Auto Gain matches every track to the quietest one by integrated loudness (LUFS) • Compare a new mix with the last one, a master with the pre-master, or your song with a reference track BLIND A/B TEST • ABSeq hides which track is which and shuffles them every round • Pick the one you prefer in each round, for 1 to 50 rounds • At the end, ABSeq shows which mix you picked and how often • Every round is level-matched, so you're judging the mix and not the volume LUFS METER AND TRUE PEAK • Integrated LUFS and true peak (dBTP) on every track • How much Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer will turn the track down SEE WHAT YOU HEAR • Live spectrum analyzer • Pro: loudness graph, tonal balance view and an A/B difference curve that shows where two mixes differ, band by band SEQUENCER • Steps through your tracks for you, in time with each file's detected tempo • Choose the beat division and step order, then just listen CAR TEST AND HEADPHONE CHECK • Keeps playing and switching with the screen locked • Lock-screen controls play, pause and switch tracks • Works over Bluetooth and wired headphones, speakers and car audio YOUR FILES, YOUR DEVICE • Opens WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, M4A and AAC files from the Files app • Everything is analyzed on your device. No account, no tracking. • Save sessions and reopen them with their files in place • Designed for iPhone and iPad, with two-screen layouts on iPad and foldable iPhone ABSEQ PRO Comparing, level matching, blind tests, LUFS and the spectrum are free. Pro adds the loudness, tonal balance and A/B difference graphs, unlimited saved sessions (the free tier keeps 3) and iCloud sync of sessions and their audio across your devices. Pay once for Lifetime, or subscribe monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Monthly renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms: https://www.abseq.app/terms Privacy: https://www.abseq.app/privacy Help: https://www.abseq.app/help Support: https://www.abseq.app/support

About

MIXvs

Compare your audio mixes against reference tracks with instant A/B switching and precise scrubbing. Analyze frequency ranges with filters and check stereo imaging in mono or mids/sides. Listen on various devices to ensure your mix translates anywhere.

Highlights
  • Instant A/B switching
  • Scrub to song section
  • Real-world device playback
  • High-pass and low-pass filters
  • Stereo imaging (mono, mids/sides)
  • Local file support
Features
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Key Features • Instant A/B Switching – Toggle between your mix and a reference track seamlessly • Scrub to Song Section – Scrub the playback to exactly where you want to compare your mix to the reference. • Real-World Device Playback – Listen on your phone, through an external speaker or in the car. • Filter Tools – Apply high-pass and low-pass filters to focus on specific frequency ranges. • Stereo Imaging – Check your mix in mono or hear just the mids/sides of your mix clearly • Local File Support – Load audio directly from your device or open files shared from email, messages, or cloud storage. • Simple, Reliable Interface – Built for fast, frustration-free use in studio sessions or on the go. Whether you’re in a pro studio or mixing on the road, this app gives you the confidence that your mix will hold up anywhere. Questions/Comments? We'd love to hear from you at jackfruitaudio@gmail.com

Screenshots

ABSeq4 screens
MIXvs1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MIXvs at 5.0 against ABSeq's 4.0. MIXvs also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). ABSeq's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1). On price 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. ABSeq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. MIXvs asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MIXvs holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ABSeq's written reviews are positive against 100% of MIXvs's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
ABSeq versus MIXvs: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABSeqMIXvs
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.5 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMekina Software LLCBenjamin Bishop

Customer experience

ABSeq

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

MIXvs

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ABSeq

Subscriptions1
  • ABSeq Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • ABSeq Pro Lifetime$19.99
None

MIXvs

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ABSeq free?
ABSeq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MIXvs free?
MIXvs is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ABSeq or MIXvs?
MIXvs is rated higher. ABSeq averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while MIXvs averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do ABSeq or MIXvs have ads?
ABSeq shows ads; MIXvs does not.

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