Comparison

Audio Frequency Analyzer vs Mixing Station

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

Head to head
About

Audio Frequency Analyzer

This real-time audio analyzer measures and evaluates sound environments with 1/3 octave band frequency response and FFT analysis. It supports calibration for high accuracy and is suitable for various audio testing and tuning applications.

Highlights
  • Real-time frequency spectrum response measurement (1/3 octave, 30 bands)
  • FFT Analyzer
  • Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz
  • Calibration function for high accuracy
  • Supports built-in and external microphones
  • Snapshot and averaging functions
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"Audio Frequency Analyzer" is a powerful real-time audio analyzer (RTA) app for iPhone. With its simple operation, you can easily measure and evaluate your sound environment. This app measures the frequency response in 30 split band scale of 1/3 octave in real time. It can also display the FFT analysis results. It supports calibration for 1/3-octave bands. By adjusting the characteristics to match not only the built-in microphone but also your external microphone, it achieves high measurement accuracy. "Audio Frequency Analyzer" can be used for various applications, including sound room tuning, speaker settings, audio equipment testing, stage setup measurement, sound mixing environment evaluation and noise environment investigation. Features: - Frequency spectrum response measurement of 1/3 octave unit, 30 bands. (OCT) - FFT Analyzer (FFT) - Observation frequency range: 20 - 23000 Hz - Logarithmic amplitude display. - Touch-scroll function to adjust visible amplitude ranges. - Display the measured value of 1/3 oct bands at OCT mode. (dB@OCT) - Function to change the graph slope at FFT mode. (Slope): -3dB/oct (less than 1kHz), +3dB/oct (1kHz or higher) - Peak hold function. (Hold) - Average display function. (Avg): Time linear averaging. Fast-2.56sec, Slow-12.8 sec - Display response control. (Fast/Slow) - Reset of Measurement display position. (Scroll) - Snapshot of Measurement display. (Snap) - Calibration function in OCT mode. (Calibrate): 1/3 octave band offset and total offset setting. - Supports built-in microphone, headset microphone, and external digital audio connection. Note: The first time you access your microphone and photos after installing the app, the iOS system will ask you for permission to access them. If you have not enabled this setting, the app will not be able to access them due to iOS system privacy restrictions. Please enable the access permission in the iOS setting "Settings > Privacy & Security > Photos or Microphone". Please visit our iOS app support page for more information about this app.

About

Mixing Station

Control a wide range of digital audio mixers from a single, unified interface. Customize your workspace with unlimited layers, layouts, and themes. Features include RTA overlays, channel linking, and feedback detection.

Highlights
  • Unified UI for multiple mixer brands
  • Fully customizable UI, layers, and layouts
  • Unlimited DCAs
  • RTA overlays
  • Channel linking and ganging
  • Feedback detection
  • MIDI support for external control
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Mixing Station allows you to remote control digital mixers from various manufacturers in one unified UI. The following mixer series are supported: - Behringer X32 / M32 - Behringer XAir / MR - Behringer WING - A&H dLive - A&H Avantis - A&H GLD - A&H iLive - A&H CQ - A&H SQ / SQ+ - A&H Qu (new and legacy) - Midas HD96 - PreSonus StudioLive3 - Soundcraft Si / Vi / Ui - Mackie DL32S/16S DL32R DL1608 - Yamaha DM3 / DM7 / TF / CL / QL - TASCAM Sonicview - QSC TouchMix - Violet Audio dMix - Blackmagic Fairlight Live You can fully test the app without a license! Features: - Fully customizable UI - Create unlimited DCAs (IDCAs) - Re-Gain / Clipping protection - Customizable layers, layouts, channel strip and app theme - RTA overlays - Channel linking ganging - Gain reduction history for gate and dynamics - Peak hold for all meters - MIDI support for external control - High contrast mode for outdoor usage - Popgroups - Routing Matrix - Mix copy - Mixer independent channel presets and scenes - FX presets - Feedback detection for ringing out wedges - More features available depending on the connected mixer model - Community feature for sharing presets, themes and more with other users Note: This app is not a DAW! It does not play any audio! It is for remote controlling only. For more details visit the manual: https://mixingstation.app/ms-docs/feature-list/ End user licenses agreement: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Audio Frequency Analyzer4 screens
Mixing Station4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Mixing Station at Free against Audio Frequency Analyzer's $9.99. Mixing Station also leads on rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). Audio Frequency Analyzer's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 13). On 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

Mixing Station is free to download; Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99 up front. Mixing Station sells 13 in-app purchases, starting at $6.99 per month. Audio Frequency Analyzer asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Mixing Station holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Mixing Station has 618 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 60% of Audio Frequency Analyzer's written reviews are positive against 78% of Mixing Station's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, Mixing Station fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Audio Frequency Analyzer versus Mixing Station: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterAudio Frequency AnalyzerMixing Station
Price$9.99Free — better
Rating3.7 (3 ratings)4.5 (618 ratings) — better
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews77.6% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3618 — better
Update frequencyEvery 8 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad — better
Requires iOS26.216.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size0 MB112 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTOON,LLCDavid Schumann

Customer experience

Audio Frequency Analyzer

All ratings3 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative20.0%

Mixing Station

All ratings614 ratings
Positive85.5%
Neutral4.4%
Negative10.1%
Written reviews303 reviews
Positive77.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative12.5%

Bugs and requests

Audio Frequency Analyzer

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Mixing Station

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Routing matrix display issues on some mixers
  • Inconsistent behavior when switching between mixer models

Requested features

4 requests
  • Ability to save and load custom layouts
  • Integrated multi-track recording functionality
  • Improved accessibility support for visually impaired users
  • Dedicated talkback microphone feature

In-app purchases

None

Audio Frequency Analyzer

No in-app purchases

13 purchases

Mixing Station

Subscriptions1
  • Everything Pack$6.991 Month
One-time12
  • Mackie DL$4.99
  • XAir$5.99
  • Soundcraft Si$5.99
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  • Soundcraft Ui$5.99
  • A&H CQ$5.99
  • Midas HD$6.99
  • XM32$6.99
  • A&H Qu (old)$6.99
  • A&H SQ$6.99
  • WING$6.99
  • A&H Avantis$11.99
  • A&H dLive$12.99

Questions

Is Audio Frequency Analyzer free?
Audio Frequency Analyzer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Mixing Station free?
Mixing Station is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Audio Frequency Analyzer or Mixing Station?
Mixing Station is rated higher. Audio Frequency Analyzer averages 3.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while Mixing Station averages 4.5 from 618 ratings.
Do Audio Frequency Analyzer or Mixing Station have ads?
Neither Audio Frequency Analyzer nor Mixing Station shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Audio Frequency Analyzer or Mixing Station?
Audio Frequency Analyzer ships an update every 8 months, and Mixing Station fortnightly. Most recently, Audio Frequency Analyzer was updated on October 23, 2026 and Mixing Station on October 24, 2026.

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