# Playback vs WING

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playback at 66% against WING's 22%. Playback also leads on rating (4.8 vs 2.5) and ratings volume (4.3K vs 25). WING's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Playback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. WING asks for nothing beyond the download.

Playback holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 2.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playback has 4.3K ratings behind it against 25, 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 22% of WING's.

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, WING every 3 months. Both last shipped on October 17, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | WING |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | [2.5 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-q/id1519012379/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 25 |
| Positive reviews | **66.3% of reviews** | 22.2% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 5 weeks** | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#176** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 14 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **14** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) |

## What reviewers say

### Playback

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

**Currently charting:** #176 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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


### WING

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/wing-q/id1519012379)

Control your personalized monitor mixes wirelessly from your mobile device. Adjust bus mixers simultaneously with multiple users, offering individual channel or MCA control. Features include bus selection, lock icons, and detailed send/master controls for precise audio adjustments.

**Highlights:** Select 16 stereo aux buses, Lock icon for bus protection, Mix adjustment by channel or MCA, Customize MCA names, Input channel send controls (level, width, pan), Bus master volume, width, and panorama control

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Works better than it used to
- 👍 Usable app
- 👍 Great product
- 👍 App works great for us
- 👍 First party app from Behringer

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Inconsistent connection
- 🐛 Only works in landscape
- 🐛 Small faders
- 🐛 Drains battery quickly
- 🐛 Overheats phone

**Reported bugs**

- Does not connect consistently
- Cannot use editor offline on Mac
- App crashes when trying to connect
- Labels and color coding gone after update
- Update deleted all channel labels

**Requested features**

- Add password protection
- Add option to save and retrieve presets
- Add portrait mode support
- Default to Mix view
- Expand channel selection size


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playback free?

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

### Is WING free?

WING is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Playback or WING?

Playback is rated higher. Playback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while WING averages 2.5 from 25 ratings.

### Do Playback or WING have ads?

Neither Playback nor WING shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playback or WING?

Playback ships an update every 5 weeks, and WING every 3 months. Most recently, Playback was updated on October 17, 2026 and WING on October 17, 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.*