Comparison

EON Connect vs MXBus

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

Head to head
About

EON Connect

Control up to four JBL EON 600-series speakers wirelessly via Bluetooth. Optimize speaker performance with advanced DSP parameters, including parametric EQs and shelf filters. Set speaker delay, manage output mixing, and create/recall presets for quick adjustments. Firmware updates are also managed through the app.

Highlights
  • Wireless Bluetooth control
  • DSP parameter access
  • Parametric EQs and shelf filters
  • Speaker delay settings
  • Output mixing control
  • Preset creation and recall
  • Firmware updates
Features
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EON Connect is a smart device application for control of up to four JBL EON 600-series speakers, using EON 600’s built-in Bluetooth functionality. The EON Connect app enables you to optimize the performance of each speaker through exclusive access to additional DSP parameters, including three fully adjustable parametric equalizers, plus Hi and Lo Shelf filters. In addition you can set speaker delay for compensating speaker positions and control output mixing. Plus, quickly apply speaker settings across other EON 600-series speakers through preset creation and recall. You can also update each speaker’s firmware to the latest version directly from the EON Connect application. JBL engineers purposely designed the JBL EON 600 speaker line to provide a fully professional, easy to use, and built-to-last portable loudspeaker system for today’s working musicians and sound providers. Featuring JBL’s advanced waveguide technology, JBL designed and manufactured transducers, the latest technologies in cabinet materials and wireless DSP control via Bluetooth, the JBL EON 600-series delivers the extraordinary quality of a high-end studio monitor in a powerful portable PA. NOTE: Due to improvements in the application infrastructure, users of the app before version 1.34 may need to create new settings. Version 2.0 is built on a new, improved code base for better performance. Users should reset their EON Speakers before using this version of the app. If a speaker is still linked to the old app, it may not be able to connect to the new app.

About

MXBus

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
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MXBus is a monitor mixing app for all Behringer X32 and X-Air mixing consoles that allows musicians on stage to control their own monitor mix with their iOS device. It also supports the Midas versions of these mixers (M32* and M-Air) It features stereo channels to save screen real-estate, namable groups and automatic console discovery. Musicians can control the send levels into their monitoring mix bus for all channels aux tracks and effects returns. You can even reorder the channels within your groups to your liking. It makes the sound check painless and allows you to adjust the mix during the gig. Some key differentiating Features: • Linked channels are treated as a stereo channel to save screen space.  • Double tapping a fader knob sets it 0. • Double tapping the panning control on a stereo channel pans the signal hard L/R. Another double tap reverses the panning. • NEW: Springboard and Lock Screen widgets for quicker access. And as always: The app is built with data privacy in mind - no adds, no tracking! The PRO pack unlocks even more features like: • Decayed meters with peak memory • Compression meters • Gate LEDs • Channel mute buttons (X32) • Group mute buttons (X32) • Unlimited groups • Scenes • Bus EQ • Bus Compressor

Screenshots

EON Connect4 screens
MXBus4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: MXBus at 71% against EON Connect's 10%. MXBus also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.4) and update cadence (monthly vs every 24 months). EON Connect's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ratings volume, ads and device support 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. MXBus sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. EON Connect asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MXBus holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 57 and 120 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 10% of EON Connect's written reviews are positive against 71% of MXBus's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

EON Connect ships an update every 24 months, MXBus monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
EON Connect versus MXBus: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterEON ConnectMXBus
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.4 (57 ratings)4.2 (120 ratings) — better
Positive reviews10.4% of reviews71.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings57120 — better
Update frequencyEvery 24 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS8.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size39 MB20 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarman Professional, Inc.Andreas Keldenich

Customer experience

EON Connect

All ratings57 ratings
Positive31.6%
Neutral10.5%
Negative57.9%
Written reviews125 reviews
Positive10.4%
Neutral5.6%
Negative84.0%

MXBus

All ratings120 ratings
Positive80.8%
Neutral6.7%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews93 reviews
Positive71.0%
Neutral12.9%
Negative16.1%

User reviews

EON Connect

From 57 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Good app for controlling speaker
  • 👍 Allows custom EQ settings
  • 👍 Useful for sound techs
  • 👍 Speaker itself sounds fine

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Connection issues are rampant
  • 🐛 App frequently disconnects
  • 🐛 Bluetooth connectivity unreliable
  • 🐛 App crashes frequently
  • 🐛 Updates cause more problems

MXBus

From 120 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 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

Room to improve

  • 🐛 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

Bugs and requests

EON Connect

Reported bugs

15 issues
  • Bluetooth connection fails
  • App disconnects frequently
  • App crashes during scan or startup
  • Speaker firmware update fails
  • EQ settings (bass/treble shelves) not working
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  • App not recognizing speakers
  • App not working with newer iOS versions
  • App not working in background mode
  • Bluetooth feature not for music streaming
  • App locks up or freezes
  • Connection issues after updates
  • App doesn't work with specific devices (e.g., iPhone X)
  • Gain and volume settings are combined and cause saturation
  • App doesn't stretch to full screen on newer devices
  • App messes with master volume, requiring speaker reset

Requested features

13 requests
  • Update app for newer iOS versions
  • Add music streaming functionality
  • Improve Bluetooth connectivity and stability
  • Add a dark mode option
  • Provide a help page detailing factory reset procedure
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  • Add more effects like reverb
  • Allow simultaneous configuration of multiple speakers
  • Add master volume control on the main screen
  • Integrate with iCloud for cross-device access
  • Add indicator for high volume levels (Clip)
  • Improve UI and make EQ controls easier to use
  • Ensure app works in background mode
  • Add Portuguese language version

MXBus

Reported bugs

18 issues
  • 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
Show 13 more
  • Glitchy fader behavior when locking/unlocking phone
  • Inverted fader behavior (turning down turns up)
  • Random channel muting/unmuting
  • Connection failures with error codes (Error 49, Error 65)
  • App not saving changes on iOS 26
  • Bus EQ affecting all buses instead of individual ones
  • Pan controls not functioning in Pro version
  • Bus labels showing blank on M32
  • Scenes not loading saved mix-bus selection
  • Network permission not requested on first launch (iPad)
  • App not recognizing mixer on certain network configurations
  • Compatibility issues with iOS 15.6.1 and iPadOS versions
  • Scenes lost after iOS/app upgrades

Requested features

15 requests
  • 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
Show 10 more
  • Compression and advanced EQ on channels
  • Mute status indicator from console
  • Custom channel ordering/arrangement
  • Demo mode for training
  • Android version of the app
  • Support for Allen & Heath SQ, QU, CQ boards
  • Support for Soundcraft Ui24r
  • Offline scene editing capability
  • More mute groups
  • Mackie DL version

In-app purchases

None

EON Connect

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

MXBus

One-time1
  • MXBus PRO Package$2.99

Questions

Is EON Connect free?
EON Connect 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, EON Connect or MXBus?
MXBus is rated higher. EON Connect averages 2.4 out of 5 from 57 ratings, while MXBus averages 4.2 from 120 ratings.
Do EON Connect or MXBus have ads?
Neither EON Connect nor MXBus shows ads.
Which is updated more often, EON Connect or MXBus?
EON Connect ships an update every 24 months, and MXBus monthly. Most recently, EON Connect was updated on October 16, 2026 and MXBus on October 18, 2026.

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