Comparison

PolyMic vs iAudio

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

Head to head
About

PolyMic

Features
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PolyMic turns your iPhones into a synchronized multi-track studio. Place a phone by each instrument, hit record, and every player gets their own clean, separated track - drums, guitar, bass, keys, etc. No audio interface. No expensive studio microphones. No laptop. No cables running across the rehearsal room. MULTI-TRACK CHANGES EVERYTHING A single phone in the corner gives you one muddy room recording. PolyMic captures each source separately, so you can mix the band's rehearsal, live set or demo recording afterwards and actually hear what your band sounds like. THREE EASY STEPS. ZERO GEAR. 1. Place your phones - one near each instrument or amp 2. Hit record - one tap starts every device at once 3. Mix and share - adjust levels and export straight from your phone PERFECTLY IN SYNC, AUTOMATICALLY PolyMic aligns every track to the millisecond on its own. No clapping to find a sync point, no dragging waveforms around in an editor, no drift halfway through the take. Press record and it just works. BUILT OFFLINE-FIRST Works anywhere. Phones connect directly to each other - no network required, so PolyMic will work even in a basement studio with no reception and no Wi-Fi. BUILT FOR - Band rehearsals and practice sessions - Jam sessions and demo recordings - Live gigs - Podcasts and interviews with multiple speakers - Music teachers and students reviewing takes MIX ON THE RIDE HOME Balance levels, pan instruments, and export a finished mix from your phone. That usual throwaway rehearsal recording turns into a demo. BUILT BY MUSICIANS PolyMic started with a familiar frustration: the best take of the night happened, and nobody caught it properly. We built the tool we always wanted - no gear budget and easy to use. HEAR THE EXAMPLES Check out PolyMic on Instagram and YouTube to hear what the recordings sound like. SUBSCRIPTION PolyMic Essential unlocks multi-track recordings, automatic time alignment and mixing. Subscriptions are available monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings or Settings within PolyMic. Terms of Use: https://www.polymic.app/app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.polymic.app/app/privacy

About

iAudio

Instantly transform your audio with AI-powered mixing and mastering. Upload your tracks to receive professional-grade results in minutes, with detailed analysis and actionable feedback to perfect your sound.

Highlights
  • AI Multi-Stem Mixing
  • AI Mastering
  • AI Premix Analysis
  • Genre-tuned mixing engines
  • Adjustable loudness targets
  • Distribution-ready output
Features
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Upload your stems. Get a pro mix in minutes. iAudio-AI Engineer is the all-in-one AI audio engineer for producers, beatmakers, recording artists, and audio engineers. Submit your stems and let AI build a radio-ready mix. Send a finished song through AI Mastering for streaming-ready loudness and clarity. Or analyze any mix and get an instant pro breakdown that tells you exactly what to fix before mastering. No DAW required. No engineer needed. No exporting back and forth. Just upload, choose your style, and get pro-quality results on your phone. 3 - CORE FEATURES ------------------------------------ AI MULTI-STEM MIXING (Studio) Submit your individual stems - drums, bass, vocals, instruments - and AI builds a pro-grade mix automatically. - 2 to 32 stems supported - Auto-detection of instrument types - Genre-tuned mixing engines: Hip-Hop, Pop, Rock, EDM, R and B, Acoustic, Metal, Jazz - Adjustable loudness targets - Free 30-second preview before you commit - Full-length downloadable mix in WAV and MP3 - No DAW required AI MASTERING Studio-quality masters delivered fast. - Free 30-second mastering preview - Loudness control: Streaming, Club, or CD targets - Multiband compression and EQ - Stereo widening and saturation - Distribution-ready WAV and MP3 output - Genre-tuned mastering chains - Restart or remaster anytime AI PREMASTER MIX ANALYSIS Upload any mix and get an instant professional breakdown. - Peak level and clipping detection - LUFS loudness measurement (integrated, short-term, momentary) - Dynamic range and compression analysis - Stereo width and phase correlation - Frequency balance across lows, mids, and highs - Mix readiness score from 0 to 100 - Issue detection with actionable, prioritized fixes - Mastering prep checklist - Side-by-side A/B comparison with previous mixes - History of every analysis you have ever run WHO'S IT FOR ------------------------------------ - Producers who want a pro mix without hiring an engineer - Beatmakers finalizing tracks for sync, sale, or release - Independent artists working from home - Mix engineers catching issues before delivery - Educators teaching mixing fundamentals - Anyone tired of rough mixes holding back great songs PRICING ------------------------------------ Simple credit-based pricing. No subscriptions. Buy credits and use them whenever you want - they never expire. 1 credit = 1 AI Master or 1 AI Multi-Stem Mix. - 1 Credit - 5.99 - 3 Credits - 13.49 - 5 Credits - 22.49 - 10 Credits - 44.99 - 25 Credits - 99.99 (Best Value) ALWAYS FREE - Free 30-second mixing and mastering previews - AI Premaster Mix Analysis with full technical metrics - Issue detection with actionable fixes - A/B mix comparison - Save your full analysis history SUPPORTED FORMATS ------------------------------------ MP3, WAV, FLAC, AAC, M4A, OGG Up to 32-bit / 192 kHz Files up to 200 MB per upload PRIVACY --------------------------------- Your audio is processed on secure servers and never shared with third parties or used to train AI models. You retain full ownership of every mix and master generated. Files are deleted within 30 days of account deletion. PURCHASE TERMS --------------------------------- Credits are a one-time purchase charged to your Apple ID. Credits do not expire and do not auto-renew. All purchases are final except where required by law. Prices shown in USD. Local pricing may vary by region. Privacy Policy: https://sites.google.com/view/iaudio-mixcheck/privacy-policy Terms of Use: https://sites.google.com/view/iaudio-mixcheck/terms Built for music makers, by music makers. Welcome to your new AI engineer.

Screenshots

PolyMic4 screens
iAudio4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: iAudio at 15.1 against PolyMic's 17.0. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. PolyMic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month and iAudio sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PolyMic ships an update every 2 weeks, iAudio every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard1 real difference · 9 level
PolyMic versus iAudio: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPolyMiciAudio
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—10 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
Monetization—Freemium
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size45 MB122 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSinamei SIAKristen Granados

In-app purchases

4 purchases

PolyMic

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year
11 purchases

iAudio

Subscriptions6
  • MixCheck Pro - MONTHLY$4.991 Month
  • Pro7 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Studio7 Days trial$24.991 Month
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  • MixCheck Pro - ANNUAL$29.991 Year
  • Pro7 Days trial$79.991 Year
  • Studio7 Days trial$199.991 Year
One-time5
  • 1 Render Credit$5.99
  • 3 Render Credits$13.49
  • 5 Render Credits$22.49
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  • 10 Render Credits$44.99
  • 25 Render Credits$99.99

Questions

Is PolyMic free?
PolyMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is iAudio free?
iAudio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PolyMic or iAudio have ads?
Neither PolyMic nor iAudio shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PolyMic or iAudio?
PolyMic ships an update every 2 weeks, and iAudio every 3 weeks. Most recently, PolyMic was updated on October 24, 2026 and iAudio on October 24, 2026.

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