Comparison

MixMarker vs Mixcheck Vst

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

Head to head
About

MixMarker

Features
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MixMarker β€” A Mix Review Tool for the Mobile Era That subtle kick drum punch. The reverb tail on the vocals. You noticed them while listening on the goβ€”but by the time you're back in the studio, have you forgotten? MixMarker is a note-taking app designed specifically for reviewing mixes and masters in music production. Add timestamped notes during playback, seamlessly connecting your on-the-go reviews with your studio sessions. 【Key Features】 β—‰ Timestamped Notes Record notes linked to specific playback positions. Leave detailed revision notes like "2:15 – Adjust bass and kick separation." Copy any note with a single tap for easy sharing. β—‰ Waveform Display & Intuitive Navigation Visually browse the audio waveform and quickly jump to any position. Pinpoint exactly the section you want to hear. β—‰ Version Control & A/B Comparison Manage multiple audio files within a single project. Compare different revisions smoothly, like "Mix v1" and "Mix v2 Vocal Up." Real-time A/B switching lets you compare before and after edits without hassle. β—‰ Loudness Matching Automatically adjusts playback volume to match your specified loudness. Eliminate volume bias and focus purely on mix differences. Combined with A/B comparison, it enables more objective decision-making. β—‰ Real-Time Collaboration Invite up to 10 collaborators with a 6-character code and sync notes in real time. Engineers, artists, and directors can consolidate feedback on the same projectβ€”no matter where they are. Upload multiple audio versions to the session for instant in-session comparison. *Joining sessions is free and unlimited. Free plan includes up to 5 sessions hosted and 30 note edits. Unlimited with premium. 【Suggested Workflow】 1. Transfer your work-in-progress to iPhone 2. Listen on headphones during your commute, taking notes as you go 3. Back in the studio, work through your notes in your DAW 4. Export a new version and review again 【Simple and Reliable】 MixMarker isn't an all-in-one tool packed with complex features. It's designed to do one thing well: take notes while you listen. Add the comfort of simplicity to your workflow.

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Mixcheck Vst

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Mixcheck lets you hear your mix on your phone β€” straight from your DAW, in real-time. Add the free Mixcheck Send plugin to any track in your DAW, and your phone instantly becomes a monitoring speaker. Perfect for checking how your mix translates to the device where most music is actually heard. Works over WiFi β€” no cables, no configuration. Just open the app, pick your studio from the list, and listen. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the free Mixcheck Send plugin on your Mac (mixcheck.app) 2. Add it to a track or your master bus 3. Open Mixcheck on your phone 4. Pick your studio from the list β€” audio starts flowing FEATURES β€’ Real-time audio streaming with low latency β€’ Works over WiFi β€” no cables needed β€’ Auto-discovery β€” your studio appears in the list automatically β€’ Multiple listeners β€” your whole team can connect at once β€’ Multiple studios β€” pick which session to listen to β€’ Shows Reaper region names on screen (with companion script) β€’ Minimal, dark interface that stays out of your way REQUIREMENTS β€’ Mac running any DAW that supports AU or VST3 plugins (Reaper, Logic, Ableton, Cubase, Pro Tools, FL Studio, etc.) β€’ Phone and Mac on the same WiFi network β€’ Free Mixcheck Send plugin β€” download at mixcheck.app

Screenshots

MixMarker4 screens
Mixcheck Vst3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: MixMarker at Free against Mixcheck Vst's $5.99. MixMarker also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). Mixcheck Vst's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and update cadence (daily vs every 5 days). On ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

MixMarker is free to download; Mixcheck Vst costs $5.99 up front. MixMarker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Mixcheck Vst asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixMarker ships an update every 5 days, Mixcheck Vst daily. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 19, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences Β· 2 level
MixMarker versus Mixcheck Vst: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixMarkerMixcheck Vst
PriceFree β€” better$5.99
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysDaily β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo β€” better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod β€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 β€” better16.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size60 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorasterCarl Stenqvist

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixMarker

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
None

Mixcheck Vst

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MixMarker free?
MixMarker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Mixcheck Vst free?
Mixcheck Vst costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do MixMarker or Mixcheck Vst have ads?
Neither MixMarker nor Mixcheck Vst shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MixMarker or Mixcheck Vst?
MixMarker ships an update every 5 days, and Mixcheck Vst daily. Most recently, MixMarker was updated on October 25, 2026 and Mixcheck Vst on October 19, 2026.

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