MixMaster A/B vs Mixaphone
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Instant A/B audio file switching
- Synchronized playback
- Waveform visualization
- Real-time spectrum analyzer
- Loop regions for focused listening
- Support for common audio formats
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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.
Mixaphone
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Does your mix hold up on a phone speaker? That's where a lot of people will hear it. Mixaphone sends your mix from your DAW to your phone over Wi-Fi, so you can hear it there while you work. Put the Mixaphone plug-in on your master bus, open this app on the same Wi-Fi and tap your studio. The mix plays from your phone's speaker. No bouncing, no exporting, no sending files to yourself. Move a fader and hear the change on the phone. On good Wi-Fi the delay is short and steady. In our tests the phone played in time with a MacBook's own speakers. Everything is on one screen. Tap your studio to listen and tap Receiving to stop. A meter shows the signal, and the whale sends out sonar rings with the beat. More than one studio on your Wi-Fi? Swipe between them. Stream quality starts on Auto, which adjusts to your Wi-Fi. Prefer a fixed buffer? Pick Low latency, Balanced or Stable in Settings. Keep the app open while you listen. The screen stays on until you stop. Your mix stays on your own Wi-Fi. No account, no ads. This app needs the Mixaphone plug-in, sold separately at humpbackaudio.com. The plug-in runs on a Mac (AU and VST3) and on Windows (VST3), in DAWs such as Logic Pro, GarageBand, Ableton Live, Cubase, FL Studio, Bitwig Studio and REAPER. Your phone and your computer need to be on the same Wi-Fi.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Mixaphone at none against MixMaster A/B's 1. Mixaphone also leads on ads (none vs shown). MixMaster A/B's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (14.0 vs 16.0). On price and update cadence 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. MixMaster A/B sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mixaphone asks for nothing beyond the download.
MixMaster A/B ships an update every 6 weeks, Mixaphone every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | MixMaster A/B | Mixaphone |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (5 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 5 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks — better | Every 3 months |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 14.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 30 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Nicholas McLaren | Yarden Akaby |
In-app purchases
MixMaster A/B
- Remove Ads$12.99
Mixaphone
No in-app purchases









