Comparison

Mixshi vs GRAB EM Field Synth

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

Head to head
About

Mixshi

Features
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Mixshi is a self-check tool for your own music tracks before release. Pick a 15-second hook or drop, and Mixshi rates your mix from its acoustic features. ā–¼ What you see - Release-readiness score (out of 100, 5-tier verdict) - Measurements: loudness (LUFS), sample peak, dynamics (DR), phase correlation, stereo width — each with a 2-tier ideal/acceptable visualization - 5-band frequency balance with delta-dB chart - Reference badges for shape-based observations (mid dip, steep high rolloff, downward tilt, etc.) - Mix Master's note: AI commentary on what's working and what to change, observation-based and genre-agnostic ā–¼ Design philosophy We do NOT use genre as a premise. Pop, hip-hop, dance — if the mix is solid, it's solid. AI commentary follows the same shape-based observation, no "this is how Pop should sound" assumptions. ā–¼ For - Self-checking your own tracks pre-release - Understanding LUFS / DR for your own track - Honest feedback on a 15-second hook or drop - Acoustic-quality view, not genre conformity ā–¼ Free vs Pro - Free: ad-watched analysis. - Pro (Ā„500/mo): up to 100 ad-free analyses per month using the upper-tier AI model. After the 100/month cap, you can keep going with ad-watched analyses using a lighter model. The upper-tier monthly cap auto-resets at the start of each month. Analysis itself takes about 5-15 seconds (AI + DSP). We don't claim "instant" or "zero wait". ā–¼ Privacy Your selected 15-second clip is sent through our backend to the AI provider. After analysis, no audio is stored on our servers. See in-app privacy policy for details. ā–¼ Future We are also considering future enhancements such as reference-track comparison. ā–¼ Note Results are reference information only. We do not guarantee commercial release outcomes, streaming-platform playback quality, or revenue.

About

GRAB EM Field Synth

This experimental synthesizer uses your iPhone's magnetic sensor to capture ambient electromagnetic waves and transform them into sound. Explore unique soundscapes by "playing" the electromagnetic noise from everyday electronics like power adapters and Wi-Fi routers.

Highlights
  • Electromagnetic wave to sound conversion
  • Multi-layered sound engine
  • Sensor-linked synth voices
  • Camera-driven tremolo effect
  • Bitcrush, comb filter, reverb, stutter effects
  • Ableton Link tempo synchronization
  • 3D point cloud frequency spectrum visualization
Features
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GRAB uses the magnetometer in your iPhone as an antenna. It receives the electromagnetic noise around you and turns it into sound in real time. Power adapters, motors, displays, Wi-Fi routers — the invisible field they radiate becomes the source material, and you play it the way you would play a field recording. Move to a different room and the instrument sounds different. SOUND ENGINE • Five ETHER-inspired layers: mains hum / PWM buzz / static hiss / high squeal / pulse train • Three sensor-driven synth voices: saw / square / noise • With the camera on, light falling on the lens drives a tremolo across level and timbre EFFECTS • CRUSH — bit crusher with sample-rate reduction • COMB — comb filter with feedback • REVERB — multi-tap reverb with shimmer • STUTTER — BPM-synced gate • MUTE — momentary kill switch; tap it repeatedly to articulate a tremolo by hand • HOLD latch on every effect pad, from the button or a second finger ABLETON LINK • Automatic tempo sync with Live, Logic and other iOS music apps • STUTTER locks to the Link tempo at 1/4, 1/8, 1/16 and 1/32 • Uses Ableton's official Link settings panel • Plays alongside other audio apps rather than interrupting them VISUALS • 3D point-cloud frequency spectrum • Spectrum bar mode • With the camera on, a grayscale image sits behind the field in depth WAYS TO PLAY • A field-sound tool: walk it past appliances and hear the timbre shift • An atmospheric noise source to drop into a live set • A platform for experimenting with electromagnetic noise music PRIVACY All audio is processed on the device. Nothing is recorded and nothing is sent anywhere. Ableton Link communicates only within your local Wi-Fi network.

Screenshots

Mixshi4 screens
GRAB EM Field Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mixshi at Free against GRAB EM Field Synth's $3.99. GRAB EM Field Synth's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and ads (none vs shown). On device support and iOS requirement 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

Mixshi is free to download; GRAB EM Field Synth costs $3.99 up front. Mixshi sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $2.99 per month. GRAB EM Field Synth asks for nothing beyond the download.

Scorecard3 real differences Ā· 5 level
Mixshi versus GRAB EM Field Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMixshiGRAB EM Field Synth
PriceFree — better$3.99
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Update frequency—Daily
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
Monetization—Paid
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS17.017.0
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAppricot Co.,Ltd.Hiroya Tanaka

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Mixshi

Subscriptions1
  • Mixshi Pro$2.991 Month
None

GRAB EM Field Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Mixshi free?
Mixshi is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is GRAB EM Field Synth free?
GRAB EM Field Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Mixshi or GRAB EM Field Synth have ads?
Mixshi shows ads; GRAB EM Field Synth does not.

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