LOUDMETER vs MixRef Receiver
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β with what reviewers say about each.
LOUDMETER
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LOUDMETER brings loudness analysis to your iPhone and iPad. Check a finished bounce wherever you are, or use your device as a second screen for your Macβs live meters. ANALYZE AUDIO FILES Open or drop an MP3, WAV, AIFF, FLAC, or M4A file to see: β’ Integrated LUFS, plus Short-Term and Momentary maxima β’ True Peak in dBTP, with an over count β’ Loudness Range and Peak to Loudness Ratio β’ Stereo correlation and a loudness timeline β’ Reference targets for Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Netflix, and EBU R128 Copy your measurements or export a PNG report. All analysis runs on your device. MIRROR YOUR MAC Connect to LOUDMETER running on a Mac on the same local network. View live measurements on your phone or tablet and reset the Macβs meters remotely. The connection uses Bonjour. Only measurement and visualization data are transmitted, never your audio. BUILT FOR MIXING AND MASTERING Loudness measurement is based on ITU-R BS.1770-5 and EBU R128, with K-weighting adapted to each fileβs sample rate. PRIVATE BY DESIGN No account, tracking, or analytics. Audio processing stays on your device, and live readings stay on your local network. Questions or feedback? loudmeter.okancam.co
MixRef Receiver
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MixRef Receiver is the free companion app for the MixRef audio plugin. Stream your mix in real-time over Wi-Fi from your Mac DAW directly to your iPhone, then monitor on AirPods, Bluetooth speakers, or any iPhone-connected audio device. No bouncing, no cables, no waiting. Works with Logic Pro, Ableton Live, Digital Performer, and more.
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Verdict
LOUDMETER and MixRef Receiver are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters β price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them β neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.
Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
| Parameter | LOUDMETER | MixRef Receiver |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | β |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 β better | 18.5 |
| Further details β not scored | ||
| Size | 2 MB | 0 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | OKAN CAM | DANIEL SHEA DENNIS |
In-app purchases
LOUDMETER
No in-app purchases
MixRef Receiver
No in-app purchases
Questions
Is LOUDMETER free?
Is MixRef Receiver free?
Do LOUDMETER or MixRef Receiver have ads?
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