# Tweakbench Studio vs mixBase

The clearest difference is rating: mixBase at 5.0 against Tweakbench Studio's 4.2. mixBase also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 14). Tweakbench Studio's advantage is ratings volume (13 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Tweakbench Studio sells 14 one-off in-app purchases. mixBase asks for nothing beyond the download.

mixBase holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tweakbench Studio has 13 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Tweakbench Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, mixBase every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Tweakbench Studio | mixBase |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.2 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweakbench-studio/id6757785104/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbase/id6763808906/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **13** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | **Every 10 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 629 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | **17.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tweakbench LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1830559775) | [Matt Goldman](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895500639) |

## What reviewers say

### Tweakbench Studio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tweakbench-studio/id6757785104)

This app provides a comprehensive suite of 36 audio plugins, including instruments and effects, for iOS devices. It integrates seamlessly with your preferred iOS Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) as AUv3 plugins.

**Highlights:** 36 AUv3 plugins, Instruments and effects, iOS DAW integration, Single installation, Full collection access

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (14)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Throb | $4.99 | one-time |
| Sideslip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tapeworm | $4.99 | one-time |
| Toad | $4.99 | one-time |
| Triforce | $4.99 | one-time |
| Yoink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Tendril | $9.99 | one-time |
| English | $9.99 | one-time |
| Calico | $9.99 | one-time |
| Kitchen Bundle Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Saffron | $9.99 | one-time |
| Shrapnel | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bastion | $9.99 | one-time |
| Full Bundle Unlock | $69.99 | one-time |


### mixBase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mixbase/id6763808906)

This app provides version control for your music projects, allowing you to track every mix from rough drafts to final masters. Listen to any version, share for feedback with time-stamped comments, and manage your release pipeline. It also offers AI-generated cover art and a community feed.

**Highlights:** Track every mix version, Time-stamped feedback comments, Master loudness checks (LUFS), Release pipeline management, AI-generated cover art, Community feed with artist updates

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Tweakbench Studio free?

Tweakbench Studio is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is mixBase free?

mixBase is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Tweakbench Studio or mixBase?

mixBase is rated higher. Tweakbench Studio averages 4.2 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while mixBase averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Tweakbench Studio or mixBase have ads?

Neither Tweakbench Studio nor mixBase shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Tweakbench Studio or mixBase?

Tweakbench Studio ships an update every 2 weeks, and mixBase every 10 days. Most recently, Tweakbench Studio was updated on October 25, 2026 and mixBase on October 21, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*