Mix Notes vs AIRSTEP Cortex
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Mix Notes
Record voice notes and add annotations to audio tracks with a single touch. Compare different mixes using AB mode and ensure your notes are saved directly to the track. Easily manage and delete notes as needed.
- One-touch annotation
- Voice note recording
- AB mix comparison
- Notes stored with track
- Swipe to delete notes
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One touch annotation for audio and AB mixes. Easily make mix notes with a single button press, record voice notes at specific times. Use AB mode to compare two mixes. Never lose track of your notes, they're stored against the track until you swipe to delete.
AIRSTEP Cortex
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AIRSTEP Cortex dedicated control app. Works exclusively with the AIRSTEP Cortex foot controller. Control your expression pedals in the most intuitive way. With this app, you can easily assign two expression pedals to the parameters you want to control, including GAIN, LEVEL and specific FX parameters. Whether you want smooth volume swells, dynamic gain control, or expressive modulation, everything is just a tap away. Wireless editing makes it simple and convenient to adjust your settings on the fly, at home, in the studio or on stage. Easy to connect, easy to use, and made to unlock the full potential of your AIRSTEP Cortex.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: AIRSTEP Cortex at none against Mix Notes's shown. AIRSTEP Cortex also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). Mix Notes's advantage is update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price, in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Mix Notes ships an update every 10 days, AIRSTEP Cortex every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on September 13, 2026 and July 1, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Mix Notes | AIRSTEP Cortex |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 10 days — better | Every 2 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 5 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | David Robert Thomas | XSONIC Inc. |
In-app purchases
Mix Notes
No in-app purchases
AIRSTEP Cortex
No in-app purchases
