Comparison

M32 vs MX

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

Head to head
About

M32

Control your MIDAS M32 digital mixing console remotely from your iPad. Adjust input levels, EQ, effects, and routing, and manage scenes with ease. Ideal for on-stage monitoring and sound checks.

Highlights
  • Remote input level control
  • LCD scribble strip configuration
  • EQ curve control with Real Time Analyser
  • Metering overviews
  • Channel processing editing
  • Onboard effects rack editing
  • Scene management
Features
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M32-Mix for MIDAS M32 Digital Mixing Console M32-MIX remote control and offline editing software provides comprehensive control over all mixing and routing functions of your MIDAS M32 consoles right from the convenience of your iPad®. From on-stage monitoring sound checks, preamp and channel processing control, to editing the console's onboard effects racks, the M32-MIX app allows the operator to control the M32 with unlimited flexibility and ease of use. M32-MIX gives you the freedom to move about the venue, in order to achieve the maximum performance of your system. Just connect the iPad to your wireless network and assign a static IP address to all consoles wired to that network. The M32-MIX app will connect to that IP address showing the type of console while connecting. No additional hardware, no computer and all extremely easy. M32-MIX unleashes an abundance of remote functionality for the MIDAS M32 series of digital mixing consoles. KEY FEATURES * Control over Input Levels, incl. Preamp Gain, Low Cut, Phase, Phantom Power * Configure the LCD Scribble Strips, incl. colors, icons and names * EQ-curve control for fine-tuning the equalisation from anywhere in the room * Real Time Analyser when editing EQ * Metering overviews with all levels at a glance * Individual input channel Sends to all buses * Sends on Faders feature for rapid stage monitoring setup from your iPad * Detailed editing of channel preamp, gate, dynamics, equaliser, bus sends and LCD scribble strips * Complete editing of M32 onboard effects rack * Scene management and control functions * Routing to Behringer ULTRANET P16 personal monitoring system * 6 aux, 2 USB recorder and 8 effects returns levels * 16 aux bus, 6 Matrix, Master LCR and 8 DCA levels * Mute lock-out feature prevents accidental muting * Connect multiple iPads® simultaneously REQUIREMENTS * Requires a wireless router connected to the M32 * M32-Mix 3.1 requires M32 console firmware V2.16 or higher to be installed on the console

About

MX

Control Behringer and Midas digital mixers remotely from your iPad. Manage faders, panoramas, channel configurations, and monitor audio levels for various mixer models. Requires a wireless router connection.

Highlights
  • Remote control for X32/M32 series mixers
  • Remote control for XR/X/MR series mixers
  • Scanning and discovery for consoles
  • Fader and panorama controls
  • Channel configuration and layers
  • Input and output metering
Features
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BEHRINGER & MIDAS MX-Mix iPad app for X18/XR18/XR16/XR12/X32/MR18/MR12/ DIGITAL MIXERS MXMix allows you to control all of BEHRINGER's X32, X18, XR18, XR16, XR12 & Midas' M32, MR18 & MR12 Digital Mixers right from your iPad®. Key Features V0.4 Early Access • Remote control for all digital mixer models with old and new hardware chipsets Behringer XR12, XR16, XR18, X18, XR12W, XR16W, XR18V2, X18V2, X32, X32 Compact, X32 Rack, X32 Producer, X32 Core Midas MR12, MR18, MR12W, MR18V2, M32-C, M32-LIVE, M32R-LIVE • Scanning, Discovery, Manual Connection, Re-Scanning for console • Home Screen - Fader and Panorama Controls, Channel Layers, Main OUT, Channel configuration, Sends To • Meters - Input channel, Mix Bus, Aux/FX, IN/OUT, Gate Gain, Dyn Gain Requirements: • Requires a wireless router connected to the your Digital Mixing Console

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: M32 at 3.8 against MX's 2.2. M32 also leads on review sentiment (39% vs 14%) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 12.0). MX's advantage is monetization model (free vs paid). On price, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

M32 holds the better App Store score, 3.8 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 53 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 39% of M32's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

M32 ships an update every 4 months, MX every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
M32 versus MX: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterM32MX
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (53 ratings) — better2.2 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews39.4% of reviews — better14.3% of reviews
Number of ratings53 — better33
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 2 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidFree — better
DevicesiPadiPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB302 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMusic Group Research UK LimitedEmpower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH

Customer experience

M32

All ratings50 ratings
Positive68.0%
Neutral16.0%
Negative16.0%
Written reviews33 reviews
Positive39.4%
Neutral27.3%
Negative33.3%

MX

All ratings20 ratings
Positive30.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews14 reviews
Positive14.3%
Neutral35.7%
Negative50.0%

In-app purchases

None

M32

No in-app purchases

None

MX

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is M32 free?
M32 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is MX free?
MX is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, M32 or MX?
M32 is rated higher. M32 averages 3.8 out of 5 from 53 ratings, while MX averages 2.2 from 33 ratings.
Do M32 or MX have ads?
Neither M32 nor MX shows ads.
Which is updated more often, M32 or MX?
M32 ships an update every 4 months, and MX every 2 months. Most recently, M32 was updated on October 31, 2026 and MX on October 30, 2026.

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