Comparison

MixMaster A/B vs Tailsync

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

Head to head
About

MixMaster A/B

This app allows users to instantly compare two audio files side-by-side with synchronized playback and visual feedback. It's designed for music producers, audio engineers, and audiophiles to make critical listening decisions with precision.

Highlights
  • Instant A/B audio file switching
  • Synchronized playback
  • Waveform visualization
  • Real-time spectrum analyzer
  • Loop regions for focused listening
  • Support for common audio formats
Features
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COMPARE AUDIO FILES LIKE A PRO MixMaster A/B is the essential tool for anyone who needs to compare audio files with precision and confidence. Whether you're a music producer evaluating different mixes, an audio engineer comparing masters, or an audiophile testing file formats, MixMaster A/B gives you the tools to hear every difference. INSTANT A/B SWITCHING The heart of MixMaster A/B is its seamless switching between two audio files. Load your files, hit play, and toggle between A and B instantly—no interruption, no delay, perfectly synchronized. This is how professionals make critical listening decisions. VISUAL FEEDBACK • Waveform Visualization: See the amplitude and dynamics of both files at a glance • Real-time Spectrum Analyzer: Watch the frequency content as your audio plays • Side-by-side Comparison: Visual confirmation of what your ears are hearing PRECISION PLAYBACK CONTROLS • Loop Regions: Focus on specific sections that matter most • Synchronized Playback: Both files stay perfectly in sync when switching • Instant Toggle: Switch between A and B with a single tap • Pause, Play, Repeat: Full control over your listening session PERFECT FOR: Music Producers • Compare different mix versions • Evaluate mastering changes • Test compression and EQ settings • Make confident final decisions Audio Engineers • Compare before/after processing • Evaluate different mastering approaches • Test format conversions • Quality control checks Audiophiles • Compare file formats (MP3 vs. FLAC vs. WAV) • Test different rips or sources • Evaluate audio quality • Settle debates with data Content Creators • Compare audio edits • Test different export settings • Evaluate noise reduction • Choose the best take WHY MIXMASTER A/B? Traditional audio comparison means switching between apps, losing your place, and relying on memory. MixMaster A/B eliminates the guesswork with instant, synchronized switching and visual feedback. You'll hear differences you never noticed before. SIMPLE, FOCUSED, POWERFUL We built MixMaster A/B to do one thing exceptionally well: compare audio files. No bloated features, no complicated workflows—just load two files and start comparing. The interface is optimized for one-handed use in portrait mode, perfect for quick comparisons on the go. SUPPORTED FORMATS • MP3 • M4A / AAC • WAV • AIFF • And other common audio formats PRIVACY FIRST • All processing happens on your device • No audio files uploaded to servers • Your audio stays private NOW COMPLETELY FREE! PROFESSIONAL RESULTS, MOBILE CONVENIENCE Whether you're in the studio, at home, or on the go, MixMaster A/B gives you professional-grade A/B comparison in your pocket. Make better decisions, hear more detail, and trust your ears. Download MixMaster A/B today and discover what you've been missing.

About

Tailsync

Features
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Make your reverb groove with your music. When your reverb tail matches your track's tempo, the decay fades naturally between beats. This creates a cleaner, more cohesive mix where the reverb enhances the rhythm instead of fighting it. Tailsync calculates pre-delay and decay times instantly based on your BPM and desired room size. Just copy the values into your reverb plugin. FEATURES - Instant tempo-synced calculations - 5 reverb sizes from tight to hall - One-tap copy to clipboard - Beautiful, minimalist interface - Haptic feedback - Works completely offline PRO TIP With iCloud Universal Clipboard enabled, tap any value on your iPhone and paste it directly into your DAW on Mac. No typing required. Perfect for music producers, mix engineers, and sound designers who want their reverb to feel musical, not random. Made with care by AKER.

Screenshots

MixMaster A/B1 screens
Tailsync4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Tailsync at none against MixMaster A/B's 1. Tailsync also leads on ads (none vs shown). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. MixMaster A/B sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Tailsync asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
MixMaster A/B versus Tailsync: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixMaster A/BTailsync
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeks—
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.014.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas McLarenAKER SARL

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixMaster A/B

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99
None

Tailsync

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MixMaster A/B free?
MixMaster A/B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Tailsync free?
Tailsync is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do MixMaster A/B or Tailsync have ads?
MixMaster A/B shows ads; Tailsync does not.

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