PocketMonitor vs AutoMaster
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PocketMonitor
Stream your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) audio to your phone in real-time over Wi-Fi. Monitor your mix on a mobile device while you work, adjust output volume, and switch between audio sources with ease. Requires a companion sender plugin for your computer.
- Real-time audio streaming
- Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
- Monitor signal activity
- Adjust output volume
- Switch between audio sources
- Requires desktop sender plugin
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PocketMonitor lets you stream your DAW audio to your phone over local Wi-Fi, so you can quickly check your mix on a real mobile device while you work. Use PocketMonitor to: • Listen to your mix on your phone in real time • Connect to your desktop sender plugin over the same Wi-Fi network • Monitor signal activity and adjust output volume • Switch between available desktop sources with a simple tap To use PocketMonitor, you’ll also need the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your computer. Download the PocketMonitor sender plugin from SHFTDAudio.com Available for: • macOS: VST3, AU • Windows: VST3 How it works: 1. Install the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your Mac or Windows computer 2. Put your computer and phone on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Load the plugin on your DAW master/output channel 4. Open the PocketMonitor app and connect PocketMonitor is built for fast, practical mix checking on the device your audience uses every day. Website: SHFTDAudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
AutoMaster
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AutoMaster is the simple way to make your music sound professional — without complex plugins or hours of learning. Load an MP3 or WAV file and AutoMaster handles the mastering automatically: it balances the frequency spectrum, adds cohesion, raises loudness to streaming-ready levels and protects peaks with a limiter. KEY FEATURES - One-tap automatic mastering - EQ, compression and limiting in a single chain - Loudness normalization to your chosen LUFS target (streaming, louder, club) - Genre presets: Deep House, Melodic Techno, Vocal Trance, Electro House, EDM, Drum & Bass, Pop, Rock, Hip-Hop and more - Before / after preview — compare the result instantly - Export a finished WAV file - Save your own custom presets WHO IT'S FOR For music creators, producers and hobbyists who want to give their tracks a professional, release-ready sound quickly. All processing happens locally on your device — your files never leave your phone. SUBSCRIPTION AutoMaster Pro unlocks WAV export and all genre presets. The subscription renews automatically every month until cancelled. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is in-app purchases: AutoMaster at none against PocketMonitor's 2. PocketMonitor's advantage is iOS requirement (15.0 vs 26.5). On price, update cadence, ads 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
Both are free to download. PocketMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AutoMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.
PocketMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, AutoMaster every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 28, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PocketMonitor | AutoMaster |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 1 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 6 weeks | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 26.5 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 61 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Jake Phillips | Lukasz Gad |
In-app purchases
PocketMonitor
- PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PocketMonitor Pro$29.99
AutoMaster
No in-app purchases









