# Playback vs Ui MIDI mixer

The clearest difference is rating: Playback at 4.8 against Ui MIDI mixer's 3.4. Playback also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 9) and review sentiment (66% vs 47%). Ui MIDI mixer's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Ui MIDI mixer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Playback holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playback has 4.3K ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 66% of Playback's written reviews are positive against 47% of Ui MIDI mixer's.

Playback ships an update monthly, Ui MIDI mixer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | Ui MIDI mixer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | [3.4 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ui-midi-mixer/id1485225676/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | **66.0% of reviews** | 47.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 132 MB | 25 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **11.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | +4 |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Pavel Beseda](https://appshunter.io/developer/1485225675) |

## What reviewers say

### Playback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884)

This app transforms your device into a powerful multi-track player for worship teams. It integrates with other worship production tools, offers advanced features like automation and MIDI control, and provides an intuitive interface for volunteers.

**Highlights:** Multi-track audio playback, Integration with worship production tools, Automation and MIDI control, Custom song arrangements, Setlist management, Ambient pad player

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Easy to use
- 👍 Powerful features
- 🚀 Seamless playback
- 🚀 Intuitive interface
- 👍 Great for small churches

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
- 💰 Expensive subscription model
- 🔒 Difficult to use on multiple devices
- 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo
- 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates

**Reported bugs**

- Click track and guide audio issues
- Playback freezing or crashing on certain devices
- Syncing problems between multiple devices
- Rental tracks not loading properly

**Requested features**

- Ability to create and save custom setlists
- More advanced editing capabilities for individual tracks
- Tempo and key change options during live performance
- Improved MIDI integration for lyrics and lighting control
- Standalone version without subscription requirement


### Ui MIDI mixer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ui-midi-mixer/id1485225676)

Control your audio mixer's virtual faders, effects, and parameters remotely using your hardware MIDI controller. Assign controls with a built-in "learn" function for seamless integration without touching the mixer's display.

**Highlights:** Assign virtual faders via MIDI learn, Control MICS, LINE, SUBS, DRUMS, GUITAR volume, Remotely enable/disable FX effects, MIDI control of GAINS and EQ/DYN, Save and load settings/presets, Control AUX BUSes via MIDI, Support for motorized faders

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Upgrade to full version | $34.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playback free?

Playback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Ui MIDI mixer free?

Ui MIDI mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Playback or Ui MIDI mixer?

Playback is rated higher. Playback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Ui MIDI mixer averages 3.4 from 9 ratings.

### Do Playback or Ui MIDI mixer have ads?

Neither Playback nor Ui MIDI mixer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playback or Ui MIDI mixer?

Playback ships an update monthly, and Ui MIDI mixer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Playback was updated on September 24, 2026 and Ui MIDI mixer on September 22, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*