Comparison

MixMaster A/B vs Music Gear Notes

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

Music Gear Notes

This app helps musicians and producers easily document and recall hardware settings for synthesizers, pedals, and other musical gear. It allows you to name configurations, add notes, and attach photos for quick reference in the studio or during live performances.

Highlights
  • Document gear presets and configurations
  • Name settings and add text notes
  • Attach multiple photos of knob positions
  • Organize by device, bank, and slot
  • Ideal for synthesizers, pedals, and loopers
  • Recall settings for live performance or studio
Features
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Music Gear Notes is a flexible note-taking app designed for musicians, producers, and sound designers who need an easy way to remember and recall hardware settings. It helps you document presets, patches, and configurations for synthesizers, guitar pedals, pedalboards, loopers, amplifiers, and other musical gear — especially vintage or hardware devices that don’t support text-based preset names. Instead of cryptic numbers or memory slots, you can give every configuration a name, add text notes, and attach multiple photos. This makes it easy to remember how a sound was created, whether you are in the studio or preparing for a live performance. Music Gear Notes is built around a clear structure that matches real-world music workflows: · Devices – synthesizers, pedals, loopers, racks, amplifiers, or any musical equipment · Banks (optional) – groups of presets or memory banks · Slots – the main unit where you store: · a title and slot number · text notes · multiple images (knob positions, pedal settings, setups) Music Gear Notes is ideal for: · Synthesizers with numeric or limited preset displays · Guitar pedals and pedalboards · Loopers with numbered memory slots · Amplifier and effects settings per song · Recording sessions and parameter recall · Producers using external hardware and racks Unlike generic notebook apps, Music Gear Notes is purpose-built for musicians. The device, bank, and slot structure makes it easy to organize complex setups and quickly find the sound you are looking for. Think of it as a visual notebook for your music gear — always ready when you need to recreate a sound.

Screenshots

MixMaster A/B1 screens
Music Gear Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Music Gear Notes at 5.0 against MixMaster A/B's 4.2. Music Gear Notes also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). MixMaster A/B's advantage is ratings volume (5 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 18.2). 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. MixMaster A/B sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Music Gear Notes asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Music Gear Notes holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MixMaster A/B has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixMaster A/B ships an update every 6 weeks, Music Gear Notes every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
MixMaster A/B versus Music Gear Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixMaster A/BMusic Gear Notes
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationAd-supportedFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS14.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB43 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNicholas McLarenRoger Ribas

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixMaster A/B

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$12.99
None

Music Gear Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MixMaster A/B free?
MixMaster A/B is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Music Gear Notes free?
Music Gear Notes is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MixMaster A/B or Music Gear Notes?
Music Gear Notes is rated higher. MixMaster A/B averages 4.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Music Gear Notes averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do MixMaster A/B or Music Gear Notes have ads?
MixMaster A/B shows ads; Music Gear Notes does not.
Which is updated more often, MixMaster A/B or Music Gear Notes?
MixMaster A/B ships an update every 6 weeks, and Music Gear Notes every 2 days. Most recently, MixMaster A/B was updated on October 24, 2026 and Music Gear Notes on October 28, 2026.

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