METRO_PAD vs MixMarker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
METRO_PAD
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サウンドエンジニアリングで使用するエキスパンダーやコンプレッサーを楽曲のテンポから割り出した数字で完璧、確実にミキシングするための補助ツール!サウンドエンジニアのための究極のチューニングツールです!
MixMarker
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MixMarker — A Mix Review Tool for the Mobile Era That subtle kick drum punch. The reverb tail on the vocals. You noticed them while listening on the go—but by the time you're back in the studio, have you forgotten? MixMarker is a note-taking app designed specifically for reviewing mixes and masters in music production. Add timestamped notes during playback, seamlessly connecting your on-the-go reviews with your studio sessions. 【Key Features】 ◉ Timestamped Notes Record notes linked to specific playback positions. Leave detailed revision notes like "2:15 – Adjust bass and kick separation." Copy any note with a single tap for easy sharing. ◉ Waveform Display & Intuitive Navigation Visually browse the audio waveform and quickly jump to any position. Pinpoint exactly the section you want to hear. ◉ Version Control & A/B Comparison Manage multiple audio files within a single project. Compare different revisions smoothly, like "Mix v1" and "Mix v2 Vocal Up." Real-time A/B switching lets you compare before and after edits without hassle. ◉ Loudness Matching Automatically adjusts playback volume to match your specified loudness. Eliminate volume bias and focus purely on mix differences. Combined with A/B comparison, it enables more objective decision-making. ◉ Real-Time Collaboration Invite up to 10 collaborators with a 6-character code and sync notes in real time. Engineers, artists, and directors can consolidate feedback on the same project—no matter where they are. Upload multiple audio versions to the session for instant in-session comparison. *Joining sessions is free and unlimited. Free plan includes up to 5 sessions hosted and 30 note edits. Unlimited with premium. 【Suggested Workflow】 1. Transfer your work-in-progress to iPhone 2. Listen on headphones during your commute, taking notes as you go 3. Back in the studio, work through your notes in your DAW 4. Export a new version and review again 【Simple and Reliable】 MixMarker isn't an all-in-one tool packed with complex features. It's designed to do one thing well: take notes while you listen. Add the comfort of simplicity to your workflow.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MixMarker at Free against METRO_PAD's $2.99. METRO_PAD's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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
MixMarker is free to download; METRO_PAD costs $2.99 up front. MixMarker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. METRO_PAD asks for nothing beyond the download.
METRO_PAD ships an update every 6 days, MixMarker every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on September 9, 2026 and September 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | METRO_PAD | MixMarker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Update frequency | Every 6 days | Every 5 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 60 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | YOSHINORI KADOGAKI | toraster |
In-app purchases
METRO_PAD
No in-app purchases
MixMarker
- Premium$4.99








