HIT+MIX vs SpotRadar
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
HIT+MIX
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Originally designed to enhance affordable electronic drum kits, this app bridges the gap by adding customizable samples and a powerful level mixer. Build your own kits using your own .WAV files and tailor the MIDI mapping to perfectly match your drum pads or triggers. You can even use it as a general sample player to trigger sound effects through a mixer. The app includes a starter library of classic kits—ROCK, POP, 606, 808, and 909—and makes it easy to create your own. Simply add folders of named samples via the iOS Files app or directly from your Mac or Windows computer. A customizable MIDIMAPPING.TXT file lets you assign specific MIDI note numbers to your samples, giving you total control over your setup. Both kits and mapping files are accessible through the iOS Files app or from a connected desktop. And with its ultra‑low latency, you’ll experience true real‑time responsiveness—perfect for live performance.
SpotRadar
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SpotRadar helps you discover live music, events, and local radio-style broadcasts happening around you. Open the app to explore a live map of nearby music activity, see what’s happening in your area, and follow the sounds, people, and places that match your taste. With Spot Radar, you can: Discover nearby live music events on an interactive map Explore local stations and creator broadcasts See what’s playing now and what’s coming up next Follow listeners, stations, and venues you like Preview music and event details before heading out Use location-based discovery to find music happening around you Browse publicly or create an account for a more personalised experience Whether you're looking for a last-minute gig, a new local venue, or the sound of your city in real time, Spot Radar helps you connect with music as it happens. Why people use Spot Radar Spot Radar is built for music fans who want discovery to feel live, local, and social. Instead of scrolling endlessly, you can open the map, see what’s nearby, and start exploring. Account & privacy You can browse parts of the experience publicly, and create an account to unlock personalised features. Location is used to power nearby discovery and improve the relevance of music, stations, and event information shown in the app.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: HIT+MIX at Free against SpotRadar's $9.99. HIT+MIX also leads on iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.6). On ads, in-app purchases 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
HIT+MIX is free to download; SpotRadar costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | HIT+MIX | SpotRadar |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $9.99 |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 12 MB | 20 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Mark Gilbert | Thomas Richardson |
In-app purchases
HIT+MIX
No in-app purchases
SpotRadar
No in-app purchases








