Comparison

PocketMonitor vs AutoMaster

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio streaming
  • Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
  • Monitor signal activity
  • Adjust output volume
  • Switch between audio sources
  • Requires desktop sender plugin
Features
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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/

About

AutoMaster

Features
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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/

Screenshots

PocketMonitor3 screens
AutoMaster4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. PocketMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. AutoMaster asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
PocketMonitor versus AutoMaster: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPocketMonitorAutoMaster
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better26.5
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJake PhillipsLukasz Gad

In-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketMonitor

Subscriptions1
  • PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • PocketMonitor Pro$29.99
None

AutoMaster

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PocketMonitor free?
PocketMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AutoMaster free?
AutoMaster is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PocketMonitor or AutoMaster have ads?
Neither PocketMonitor nor AutoMaster shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PocketMonitor or AutoMaster?
PocketMonitor ships an update every 6 weeks, and AutoMaster every 3 weeks. Most recently, PocketMonitor was updated on October 28, 2026 and AutoMaster on October 31, 2026.

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