Comparison

MixReview vs Hexapad

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

Head to head
About

MixReview

Features
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MixReview is a professional audio review app for clients and Mix Engineers. Review stereo and immersive mixes in one place. Instantly compare different variants of the same track, including: • Stereo Reference • Dolby Atmos (Binaural Downmix) • Apple Spatial Or build a custom album — your own set of comparison buttons, with up to 4 sample-accurate WAV/MP4 AAC variants (up to 96 kHz). All files are streamed securely. No public links. No downloads. The App automatically detects Atmos-capable headphones and enables full Apple Spatial rendering for MP4 JOC Files. Stereo and Binaural Downmixes are not affected. Apple Spatial Audio is natively supported on: • AirPods Pro (1st, 2nd & 3rd generation) • AirPods Max (Lightning & USB-C) • AirPods 4 (with and without Active Noise Cancellation) • AirPods (3rd generation) Key Features: • Instant A/B/C comparison • Custom albums with your own labeled variant buttons • Secure authenticated streaming • Version-based mix management • Clean interface

About

Hexapad

Create music with a unique hexagonal pad interface. Explore built-in synths for various genres, record your own sounds, and easily switch between beat, melody, and bass modes. Save, layer, and export your creations.

Highlights
  • Hexagonal honeycomb pad interface
  • Built-in synths for multiple genres
  • Mic recording kit for custom sounds
  • Dedicated modes for beat, melody, and bass
  • Kit-specific effects (reverb, echo, flanger)
  • Auto-generate beats, melodies, and basslines
  • Export to WAV format
Features
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Hexapad is an intuitive beatmaker with hexagonal pads arranged in a honeycomb grid. Tap to play short musical phrases, or slide your fingers across the pads to connect sounds. Build your own music one layer at a time, whether you’re an experienced musician or creating your first track. No extra samples needed. Explore built-in sounds spanning Electronica, Techno, House, Hip-Hop, Ambient, Lo-Fi, Minimal, Alternative, and Contemporary. Phrase pads are organized into BEAT, BASS, CHORDS, MELODY, and ACCENT, making it easy to combine rhythms, basslines, harmonies, and melodies. Each pad displays a waveform so you can see the character of its sound. Capture your performance with REC. Your first pad starts a four-bar recording, which loops as you add more phrases. Undo your latest addition, or use SAVE to name and store the take for use in Song. Shuffle the pads to explore new phrases while keeping the phrases you’ve already recorded. Shape your sound in real time with large FX knobs for reverb, delay, filtering, flanger, and more. Adjust the tempo with BPM, or switch sound kits to hear your recorded phrases with a different palette. Turn your voice and everyday sounds into instruments. Open Sampler from the microphone button, record a sound, and play it from a pad. Trim the waveform, reverse the sample, or adjust its pitch, pan, and volume. In Song, layer saved recordings to build a fuller sound, then carry those layers into the next four-bar section. Use the timeline to see where sounds overlap, and add or remove layers to create changes throughout your track. Preview, rename, and delete your saved recordings from the same screen. Need a starting point? Auto creates a song arrangement from your chosen mood and length. Edit the generated layers and sections to make it your own, add fade-in and fade-out, and export the finished track as a WAV file. Connect a USB or Bluetooth LE MIDI controller to take your performance further. Assign the same phrase pads you see in Play to your controller’s keys or pads, and map knobs or faders to FX controls. The free version includes pad performance, FX, and voice recording. Save up to 10 recording takes and 3 songs, and use Auto Short. Complete a rewarded ad to unlock one WAV export. The monthly Hexapad Pro subscription removes ads and recording/song save limits, unlocks Auto Medium and Long, and lets you export WAV files without watching ads. See the purchase screen for local pricing. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled and can be managed or canceled in your store account settings. Your saved work is kept when Pro ends. Enjoy making music — intuitively, right in the palm of your hand. Privacy Policy https://www.ontrails.jp/app/privacy-policy/hexpad/ Terms of Use https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

MixReview4 screens
Hexapad4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MixReview at none against Hexapad's 1. MixReview also leads on ads (none vs shown). Hexapad's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.2). On price, update cadence 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Hexapad sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $0.99 per month. MixReview asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixReview ships an update every 10 days, Hexapad every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
MixReview versus Hexapad: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixReviewHexapad
PriceFreeFree
Rating—3.7 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings—3 — better
Update frequencyEvery 10 daysEvery 5 days — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
Monetization—Ad-supported
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.215.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size5 MB97 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArne SchumannONTRAILS

In-app purchases

None

MixReview

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Hexapad

Subscriptions1
  • 1 Month Plan$0.991 Month

Questions

Is MixReview free?
MixReview is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Hexapad free?
Hexapad is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MixReview or Hexapad have ads?
Hexapad shows ads; MixReview does not.
Which is updated more often, MixReview or Hexapad?
MixReview ships an update every 10 days, and Hexapad every 5 days. Most recently, MixReview was updated on October 31, 2026 and Hexapad on November 5, 2026.

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