# DMX 24i vs MXBus

The clearest difference is rating: MXBus at 4.2 against DMX 24i's 2.0. MXBus also leads on ratings volume (121 vs 1). DMX 24i's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. DMX 24i asks for nothing beyond the download.

MXBus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MXBus has 121 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | DMX 24i | MXBus |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmx-24i/id862889920/reviews) | **[4.2 (121 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mxbus/id1530411157/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **121** |
| Positive reviews | — | 71.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 3 MB | 20 MB |
| Requires iOS | **6.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SEIKAKU](https://appshunter.io/developer/860317297) | [Andreas Keldenich](https://appshunter.io/developer/1515007852) |

## What reviewers say

### DMX 24i

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/dmx-24i/id862889920)

This application allows musicians to wirelessly control the parameters of a Digital Mixer 24.4. Adjust volumes for various channels, sub-mixes, and effects directly from your device.

**Highlights:** Wireless mixer parameter control, Volume control for CH1-24, Volume control for SUB1-4, Volume control for MAIN, AUX1-8, RTRN1-2, TAPE IN, Volume control for FX1-2, Automatic device search

**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 DMX 24i free?

DMX 24i 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, DMX 24i or MXBus?

MXBus is rated higher. DMX 24i averages 2.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while MXBus averages 4.2 from 121 ratings.

### Do DMX 24i or MXBus have ads?

Neither DMX 24i nor MXBus shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, DMX 24i or MXBus?

DMX 24i ships an update monthly, and MXBus monthly. Most recently, DMX 24i was updated on October 8, 2026 and MXBus on October 23, 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.*