# MIDI Remote Control vs MXBus

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MXBus at 70% against MIDI Remote Control's 0%. MXBus also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and ratings volume (120 vs 3). MIDI Remote Control's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (7.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MIDI Remote Control asks for nothing beyond the download.

MXBus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MXBus has 120 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of MIDI Remote Control's written reviews are positive against 70% of MXBus's.

## The numbers

| Metric | MIDI Remote Control | MXBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.7 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985/reviews) | **[4.2 (120 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 3 | **120** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **70.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Non-Lethal Applications](https://appshunter.io/developer/504394862) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## What reviewers say

### MIDI Remote Control

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midi-remote-control/id817174985)

Control your digital audio workstation remotely with this straightforward application. It supports all DAWs that are compatible with MIDI timecode and MIDI machine control, including popular software like Logic, Pro Tools, and Cubase.

**Highlights:** Remote DAW control, MIDI timecode support, MIDI machine control support, Compatible with Logic, Pro Tools, Cubase, Simple interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### MXBus

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157)

This app empowers musicians to control their own monitor mixes directly from their iOS device when using Behringer X32/X-Air or Midas consoles. It offers features like stereo channels, namable groups, and automatic console discovery for a streamlined sound check and live performance adjustment.

**Highlights:** Monitor mix control for musicians, Supports Behringer X32/X-Air and Midas consoles, Stereo channels for screen real-estate, Namable groups and automatic console discovery, Control send levels for channels, aux tracks, and effects, Reorder channels within groups, Springboard and Lock Screen widgets

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MXBus PRO Package | $2.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive user interface
- 🚀 Quick and easy connection to mixers
- ✅ Stable and reliable performance for IEM mixing
- 💾 Ability to save scenes and group settings
- 🎚️ Clean, uncluttered design maximizes screen real estate

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Faders moving on their own (recent bug)
- 🔌 Connection issues on certain network subnets (10.0.0.x)
- ❌ Inconsistent connectivity across different devices
- 🔋 High battery drain on some devices
- 📱 Limited iPad compatibility issues

**Reported bugs**

- Faders moving/sliding on their own without user input
- App crashes when changing aux channels
- Mute button switches to channel info screen
- Scene saving not working properly (iOS 26)
- Mix recall/fader recall feature broken after updates

**Requested features**

- Panning control for individual channels
- Support for Behringer Wing consoles
- Individual group controls for sends
- Main L/R mix access
- FX send control from channels


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MIDI Remote Control free?

MIDI Remote Control is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MXBus free?

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

### Which has better reviews, MIDI Remote Control or MXBus?

MXBus is rated higher. MIDI Remote Control averages 2.7 out of 5 from 3 ratings, while MXBus averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.

### Do MIDI Remote Control or MXBus have ads?

Neither MIDI Remote Control nor MXBus shows ads.

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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.*