Comparison

MixMarker vs CrossMetronome

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

Head to head
About

MixMarker

Features
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MixMarker — 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 go—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】 ◉ 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. ◉ Waveform Display & Intuitive Navigation Visually browse the audio waveform and quickly jump to any position. Pinpoint exactly the section you want to hear. ◉ 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. ◉ 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. ◉ 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 project—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.

About

CrossMetronome

Features
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シンプルかつ高機能なメトロノーム。 拍を複数のレイヤーで分割できるポリリズム機能、異なるテンポを同時に再生できるポリテンポ機能に対応。 全てのミュージシャン(特に打楽器奏者、ドラマー)のトレーニングや現代音楽など複雑な作品の練習にも最適。 拍に合わせてフラッシュライトを光らせる機能、カウントイン機能、BPMを次第に上げるテンポアップ機能などにも対応。

Screenshots

MixMarker4 screens
CrossMetronome3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is iOS requirement: MixMarker at 13.0 against CrossMetronome's 17.6. On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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. MixMarker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and CrossMetronome sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixMarker ships an update every 5 days, CrossMetronome every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference · 5 level
MixMarker versus CrossMetronome: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixMarkerCrossMetronome
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size60 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DevelopertorasterYuya Homma

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixMarker

One-time1
  • Premium$4.99
2 purchases

CrossMetronome

One-time2
  • コーヒーをおごる$1.99
  • 広告を永久削除$3.99

Questions

Is MixMarker free?
MixMarker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is CrossMetronome free?
CrossMetronome is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MixMarker or CrossMetronome have ads?
Neither MixMarker nor CrossMetronome shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MixMarker or CrossMetronome?
MixMarker ships an update every 5 days, and CrossMetronome every 3 days. Most recently, MixMarker was updated on October 25, 2026 and CrossMetronome on October 14, 2026.

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