Comparison

MixSurface vs AbleMix Pro

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

Head to head
About

MixSurface

Features
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MixSurface is a wireless control surface for the REAPER digital audio workstation. Set it up once and mix, tweak, and perform from your iPhone or iPad. REQUIRES REAPER running on your Mac or PC on the same local network, plus a small free extension. MixSurface is a remote controller, not a copy of REAPER. No REAPER handy? Tap Try Demo on the connect screen and explore the app with a simulated session, no setup required. * FADERS THAT FEEL GREAT Faders, pan, mute, solo and metering, with touch response tuned for real mixing: fast, precise and smooth under your fingers. Bank across every track, or group them into custom layers you switch in a tap. * SENDS ON FADER, INCLUDED FREE Flip the whole mixer into send mode and ride one destination across every channel, the classic console monitor-mix workflow. Pin the buses you reach for most so they are always one tap away. * BUILT-IN EQ ADAPTERS A multi-touch parametric EQ, pre-mapped to popular EQ plugins. Drag bands on the curve, pinch to set Q, and read live values straight from REAPER, with no per-plugin setup. * CUSTOM TEMPLATES Control any plugin with knobs and faders that read and write in real time, including gain-reduction metering for compressors that report it. Use the built-in templates, or map your own in seconds with listen mode: touch a control in REAPER and it binds. * GLOBAL CONTROL SURFACES Build your own pages from plugin controls, transport and one-tap REAPER actions, then make them global so they follow you into every project. * AUTOMATION AND TRACK SETUP Read and write automation from the surface, with each fader showing the automation value rather than just the trim. Name tracks, set colours, choose record inputs and set monitoring without going back to the computer. * KEEP THE VIEWS IN STEP Show only the tracks REAPER is showing, or drive REAPER's mixer from a layer you tap. Run several phones and tablets on one session and they all stay in sync. * FREE, PLUS ONE PURCHASE The mixer, track layers and Sends on Fader are free, forever. One purchase, no subscription, unlocks Channel Details, the multi-touch EQ, plugin control, custom templates and the global Control View. Family Sharing supported. Built for people who run REAPER and want a control surface that just works. Requires REAPER 7 or later on macOS or Windows, the free MixSurface extension, and a shared local network (Wi-Fi or wired). MixSurface connects over your local network only, with no account and no cloud. Not affiliated with or endorsed by Cockos Incorporated. "REAPER" is a trademark of Cockos Incorporated.

About

AbleMix Pro

Features
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AbleMix Pro is a professional remote-control app for Behringer X32 and Midas M32 series digital mixers. CONTROL FROM IPHONE AND IPAD • Discover compatible mixers on the same local network using OSC. • Control channel faders, mute, solo, pan, EQ, dynamics, sends, routing, and scenes. • Monitor live channel levels and real-time spectrum analysis (RTA). • Keep the app and physical mixer synchronized in both directions. • Explore the interface without hardware using the built-in Demo Mode. • Use optional AI-assisted voice controls when an internet connection is available. HARDWARE AND CONNECTIVITY A compatible physical X32/M32-family mixer is required for real equipment control. The Apple device and mixer must be on the same local network. Core mixer control uses the local network; AI, cloud, and subscription services require internet access. ACCESS AND SUBSCRIPTIONS No account or login is required for core app use. New installations receive an app-provided 14-day full-access period, separate from any App Store introductory offer. Pro Monthly and Pro Yearly are optional auto-renewable subscriptions. Payment is charged to your Apple ID at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions renew automatically unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You can manage or cancel subscriptions and restore purchases through the App Store and the app's subscription screen. Privacy Policy: https://ablemix.vercel.app/privacy Terms of Service: https://ablemix.vercel.app/terms Behringer, Midas, X32, and M32 are trademarks of their respective owners. AbleMix is not affiliated with or endorsed by those manufacturers.

Screenshots

MixSurface4 screens
AbleMix Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: MixSurface at every 5 days against AbleMix Pro's every 3 weeks. On price, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Ā· Rating Ā· Positive reviews Ā· Number of ratings Ā· Update frequency Ā· Ads Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Monetization Ā· Best chart rank Ā· Devices Ā· Requires iOS

CostPrice Ā· In-app purchases Ā· Ads Ā· Monetization

Both are free to download. MixSurface sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and AbleMix Pro sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $5.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MixSurface ships an update every 5 days, AbleMix Pro every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 6, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard1 real difference Ā· 5 level
MixSurface versus AbleMix Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixSurfaceAbleMix Pro
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS15.015.0
Further details — not scored
Size24 MB42 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoulful MusicDayoung Kim

In-app purchases

1 purchases

MixSurface

One-time1
  • Unlock REAPER Features$29.99
2 purchases

AbleMix Pro

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly1 Month trial$5.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly$69.991 Year

Questions

Is MixSurface free?
MixSurface is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is AbleMix Pro free?
AbleMix Pro is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do MixSurface or AbleMix Pro have ads?
Neither MixSurface nor AbleMix Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MixSurface or AbleMix Pro?
MixSurface ships an update every 5 days, and AbleMix Pro every 3 weeks. Most recently, MixSurface was updated on October 6, 2026 and AbleMix Pro on October 9, 2026.

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