# X AIR vs MX

The clearest difference is rating: MX at 2.1 against X AIR's 1.7. X AIR's advantage is ratings volume (637 vs 34). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

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

MX holds the better App Store score, 2.1 against 1.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: X AIR has 637 ratings behind it against 34, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 13% of X AIR's written reviews are positive against 14% of MX's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | X AIR | MX |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [1.7 (637 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air/id896725230/reviews) | **[2.1 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-mix/id1612663928/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **637** | 34 |
| Positive reviews | 13.3% of reviews | **14.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 103 MB | 302 MB |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Music Group Research UK Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/510031620) | [Empower Tribe Innovations DE GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/1447618711) |

## What reviewers say

### X AIR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/x-air/id896725230)

Control mixing, processing, and effects for compatible digital mixers from your iPad. Offers simple and advanced modes for managing input channels, buses, and internal effects. Prepare shows offline in demo mode.

**Highlights:** Control input levels and preamp gain, Manage snapshot, DCA, and mute groups, Full EQ control with RTA support, Metering overview for all levels, Edit gate, dynamics, and bus sends, Full FX editing for internal effects, Create custom presets and mixer scenes

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great mixer and app
- 🚀 Works flawlessly
- 💡 Powerful features
- 👍 User-friendly interface
- 🚀 Reliable connectivity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Crashes with iOS updates
- 🐛 Compatibility issues with newer devices
- 🐛 Laggy performance
- 🐛 Frequent disconnections
- 🐛 Unstable app

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when accessing EQ, effects, or setup menus
- Custom layer settings not saved
- Incorrect channel assignment when loading EQ presets
- Demo mode crashes when accessing channel EQ

**Requested features**

- Add tap tempo button
- Improve fader control and responsiveness
- Allow locking of bus functions for band members
- Add option to keep iPad from sleeping
- Display numbered scale next to meters


### MX

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mx-mix/id1612663928)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is X AIR free?

X AIR 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, X AIR or MX?

MX is rated higher. X AIR averages 1.7 out of 5 from 637 ratings, while MX averages 2.1 from 34 ratings.

### Do X AIR or MX have ads?

Neither X AIR nor MX shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, X AIR or MX?

X AIR ships an update every 2 months, and MX every 2 months. Most recently, X AIR was updated on November 1, 2026 and MX on November 3, 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.*