Compass Go by Meyer Sound vs MixRemote
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Compass Go by Meyer Sound
This iPad app allows audio professionals to remotely control Meyer Sound GALAXY, Galileo, and Callisto processors. It offers portable sound system optimization with features like EQ, delay, gain, and mute adjustments. Save and recall settings for various live sound applications.
- Remote control of audio processors
- Adjust EQ, delay, gain, and mute
- Save and recall settings (snapshots)
- Portable sound system analysis
- Real-time parameter monitoring
- Wi-Fi network connectivity
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Compass Go by Meyer Sound is an iPad app designed for audio professionals who are using Meyer Sound’s Compass, GALAXY, Galileo or Callisto processors. For more information on Meyer Sound’s new Galileo GALAXY Network Audio Processor, please visit https://meyersound.com/product/galileo-galaxy/ . Compass Go by Meyer Sound complements the full feature set of the original Compass software for controlling Meyer Sound GALAXY, Galileo and Callisto processors. Compass Go is a dedicated application that will easily connect to any single GALAXY, Galileo or Callisto processor and take advantage of all available controls on the processors including, Parametric EQ, U-Shaping, TruShaping, Delay, Gain, Mute and Meters. Compass Go by Meyer Sound offers a more portable control solution that allows the operator to make changes while moving rapidly through different listening areas and seating locations to analyze by ear the overall effectiveness of the sound system with respect to coverage and quality. For mission critical control during a show a wired interface should always be active, but during setup and adjustment the use of Compass Go by Meyer Sound speeds the workflow considerably. Compass Go’s workflow lets you instantly access and see what adjustments you’ve applied at any control point, so you can easily edit, save, and recall snapshots of user settings that are stored on the local device. Compass Go by Meyer Sound can be used for a wide range of sound reinforcement applications including: • Theme parks • Touring/Live Sound • Planetariums • Cinema • Commercial/Industrial installations • Theatrical Productions • Corporate AV • Houses of Worship • Location-Based Entertainment Simply connect the app to a Galileo GALAXY, Galileo or Galileo Callisto processor on the same Wi-Fi network, and you can seamlessly and accurately optimize your sound system using the following features in any of the Meyer Sound Galileo digital processors: • Adjust system delay, gain, and mute • Manage Meyer Sound shaping EQ, and parametric EQ filter sets • See current parameters status and any adjustments made at any control point • Recall snapshots of prior user settings • Create, edit, and store new snapshot settings in the individual processors • Move about freely without a laptop as you listen for the array coverage and quality from different seats The Compass Go by Meyer Sound app for iPad provides an extension to the Compass Control Software desktop/workstation product and enhances the user experience and workflow efficiency. Meyer Sound requires upgrading Galileo or Callisto devices to firmware version 3.12.0 or GALAXY firmware version 2.8.1 before using Compass Go. Please visit https://meyersound.com/product/compass-go/ for more information.
MixRemote
This app provides full remote control for digital audio mixers, allowing users to manage all parameters via WiFi. It offers extensive features for live music performance, including effects, EQ, and recording capabilities.
- Full remote control of M series digital audio mixers
- Intuitive user interface and consistent layout
- Complete recall of all parameters (SHOW)
- Song-oriented recall of parameter subsets (SNAPSHOT)
- Multi-effects with saveable and recallable parameters (PATCH)
- Versatile Noise Gate and Compressor on physical inputs
- 4-band Parametric EQ on inputs and outputs
- Stereo Graphic EQ on MAIN outputs
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The MixRemote app for iPad allows full remote control of the M series of digital audio mixers, through their internal WiFi Access Point. The M series digital mixers are compact, self-contained, feature-packed faderless units which are ideal in all cases where live music is being performed. Several internal digital effects, both in send and in insert, are available for maximum flexibility. Several iPads can connect to the internal WiFi Access Point and manage all the available parameters. No audio is transferred between the iPad and the digital mixer, and all features of the digital mixers are accessible with this app, without requiring an additional computer for specific settings. Features: - Intuitive user interface and consistent layout - Complete recall of all parameters (SHOW) - Song-oriented recall of a parameter subset (SNAPSHOT) - Several multi-effects on specific inputs, whose parameters can be saved and recalled as a PATCH - MFX1 and MFX2: 3 effects in series (modulation, delay, special FX) - MFX3 and MFX4: 5 effects in series (overdrive, modulation, delay, special FX, amp simulation) - Other 3 effects with dedicated send (post-fader) busses - on all physical inputs: a versatile Noise Gate, a flexible and musical Compressor with two available modes: Easy (one-knob) and Advanced - 4-band Parametric EQ on each input, with three selectable modes: Standard, Vintage and Mmooth - 4-band Parametric EQ (in standard mode) on AUX and PHONES outputs - Presets are available for Noise Gate, Compressor, EQ, Reverb, and other effects on send busses - 31-band Stereo Graphic EQ on MAIN left and right outputs, with presets - Microphone Preamps with digital remote control, switchable 48V phantom power and phase invert - Line inputs with selectable -10 dBV / +4 dBu sensitivity; two line inputs can be switched into Hi-Z impedance mode - Two simultaneous amp simulations of guitar and bass amplifiers, licensed from OverloudTM - Modeling of MarkBassTM TTE-500 and Little Mark III amplifiers - All inputs can be linked into stereo pairs - Dual footswitch with assignable functions: individual FX on/off on MFX1, MFX2, MFX3 and MFX4, previous and next MFX1/MFX2/MFX3/MFX4 PATCH, previous and next SNAPSHOT, player control - Flexible stereo file player, with selectable Auto mode that enables automatic playback of next file - Supported file types on the player : WAV16, WAV24, AIFF, MP3 - The player also allows 4-track mode, using multitrack WAV files - Internal Metronome with flexible time signature and accent/beat sample selection - Internal stereo RECORDER on USB flash drive, with dedicated trim and VU meter - MIDI control of several parameters - 5-pin MIDI and USB-MIDI support (automatically merged) - Selectable internal/external WiFi second antenna; the first antenna is internal (M18 only) - Separate buss can be selected for PFL solo or Personal Monitoring (independent stereo mix of all inputs) - Four DAC groups (with Mute) that can be enabled on any of the available inputs - Quick Bar to allow immediate access to player control and several mutes - Mastering Processor on MAIN left and right outputs, including Valve Warmer, Xciter and Maximizer processors; the three units can be configured from a single preset for maximum ease of parameter recall - Several iPads can be connected at once (up to 5) to enable simultaneous control from different performers - A LAN port is available for connecting an external WiFi client or Access Point RCF spa Web SiteMixRemote Support
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Compass Go by Meyer Sound at 4.7 against MixRemote's 3.5. Compass Go by Meyer Sound also leads on review sentiment (100% vs 62%) and ratings volume (7 vs 2). MixRemote's advantage is iOS requirement (8.1 vs 15.0). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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
Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
Compass Go by Meyer Sound holds the better App Store score, 4.7 against 3.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 100% of Compass Go by Meyer Sound's written reviews are positive against 62% of MixRemote's.
Compass Go by Meyer Sound ships an update every 4 months, MixRemote every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Compass Go by Meyer Sound | MixRemote |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.7 (7 ratings) — better | 3.5 (2 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better | 61.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 7 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 months — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 8.1 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 17 MB | 73 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Meyer Sound | RCF spa |
Customer experience
Compass Go by Meyer Sound
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In-app purchases
Compass Go by Meyer Sound
No in-app purchases
MixRemote
No in-app purchases
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