# BackTrax > Mobile app for organizing and playing backing tracks, lyrics, and visual aids for live shows. (iPhone/iPad app by Aisle4 Software.) - Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`) - Developer: [Aisle4 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293199585) - Category: Music, Entertainment - Price: $14.99 - Rating: 2.70/5 from 12 App Store ratings · 16 written reviews indexed - Age rating: 4+ - Requires: iOS 12.0 · 12 MB - Languages: American English - Released: 2020-04-11 - Data updated: 2026-08-25 - Monetization: paid - User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews.md ## What is BackTrax? BackTrax helps you organize the supporting materials for your show, and helps minimize mistakes and down time. It can load backing tracks along with lyrics, chord charts and other visual aids quickly and easily, whether you're running a pre-planned show in order or choosing material on the fly from an extensive library. Be sure to check out the manual to make sure the app does what you need and can fit your workflow: https://backtrax.app/docs/quickstart/ . Videos coming soon. FEATURES * Load songs from iTunes, iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and other cloud services. * Support for multiple track/set libraries to separate materials for different bands. * Support for song entries with no backing track and optional click generation. * Per-song options for gain and start/stop times. * Background playback, so you can switch to a mixer app or guitar amp app while the backing track is playing. * Auto-scrolling lyrics and file attachment display for charts, notes, etc. * AirPlay support. * Bluetooth MIDI controller support. * Wide range of font size options for lyrics and set list. * Support for multiple sets per setlist. * Large displays for clock time, elapsed and remaining set times. * Stops playback after every song automatically, or optionally continuously plays straight through your setlist. * Dark Mode support, even on devices running iOS 12 and earlier. * Big, colorful playback control buttons at the bottom that are hard to miss. * Large progress bar and countdown timer let you know when the end of the currently playing song is coming. FEEDBACK Questions? Problems? Requests? Please hit the support link below or go to http://backtrax.app/support.html . Your feedback is always appreciated! Reviews are great, but direct contact is the best way to get answers to your questions and help with any problems. NEITHER THIS BACKTRAX MOBILE APPLICATION NOR AISLE4 SOFTWARE ARE IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE RADIO PROGRAM 'BACKTRAX USA WITH KID KELLY', DIAL GLOBAL, INC. AND/OR ANY OF DIAL GLOBAL'S AFFILIATES, AND NONE OF THEM HAVE ENDORSED THE BACKTRAX MOBILE APPLICATION OR AISLE4 SOFTWARE. ## Key features - Load songs from cloud services - Support for multiple set libraries - Background playback - Auto-scrolling lyrics - Bluetooth MIDI controller support - Dark Mode support - Large playback control buttons ## Recent user reviews (10 of 16) All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews.md ### 4/5 — Ignore the other reviews *2026-04-12* This app absolutely does the trick. It is exactly what I needed. I agree the interface could be cleaner, but that’s being fussy. It is perfectly usable and it does what it says it does and it is so much cheaper than other options. It is so useful being able to get backing tracks onto an iPad without going through the hell of iTunes synching. ### 1/5 — Junk *2025-09-27* What in the world were you thinking changing this app to where it is unrecognizable? I concur with other reviews that say you ruined this. You can’t do live performances with this junk. My advice change it back to how it was or at least make the old version available because this app now is a joke. I want my money back. ### 1/5 — TERRIBLE *2025-04-05* As a user if backtrax classic, this new “improved “ version is absolutely horrible to use. Coassic version was easy to navigate and operate. This version is just rubbish to use. ### 4/5 — Good update over Classic *2024-07-28* I’ve been using BackTrax for a long while and was waiting for it to be refreshed as it was getting tired and only worked on older iPads. The new one is a lot better. I read a review that was critical of it and said it didn’t stop after playing each song to allow talking to audience. Well it does stop unless you tick the continuous play button. Haven’t used it live as yet but all good so far ### 1/5 — Why change? *2024-06-04* Old version is far superior to this one. I’ve given up on it and moved to StageTrax as I can’t download the older version which is preferable. Why is the screen white? I don’t want to have to keep going into my setting to change it. Black screen is much more sensible and user friendly. Friends too are saying exactly the same thing. Absolutely loved the older version. This one is just too messy. At least offer a choice. Maybe ask entertainers what they want before deciding? ### 1/5 — They ruined it *2023-12-15* What did they do to this app? It’s so complicated and just makes no sense. The old version was simple easy and smoothe. This is terrible now. $15 wasted. ### 1/5 — Not mobile friendly *2023-08-21* Not mobile friendly for when on the go, user journey is difficult and not easy to use have had to delete ### 1/5 — Very difficult to use *2023-06-01* The old version was brilliant this is just completely stupid, and very very difficult. Still not found one single person that understands it !!! ### 2/5 — Disappointed *2023-03-09* I’ve used the old version of this very happily for many years. I now have a new iPad and the old version is no longer compatible. But very disappointed that one of the options has been removed in the new version! Why oh why is the button to stop continuous play no longer there! As a pro singer I need the track to stop while I chat or choose the next song in my playlist! Asking for refund ### 1/5 — App doesn’t work *2022-08-26* This app isn’t working!! It just hangs when trying to download songs from Dropbox, just an empty screen most of the time. Sometimes it connects to cloud services but that’s rare I feel like I’ve thrown 15 bucks down the toilet man! Really regret it ## Frequently asked questions about BackTrax ### What is BackTrax? BackTrax is a mobile application designed to help musicians organize and manage all the supporting materials for their live shows. It can load backing tracks, lyrics, chord charts, and other visual aids, aiming to minimize mistakes and downtime during performances. ### What devices does BackTrax support? BackTrax is available for iPhone, iPad, and iPod. It also supports Dark Mode on devices running iOS 12 and earlier. ### How much does BackTrax cost? BackTrax is a paid application, with a price of $14.99. There are no in-app purchases or subscriptions mentioned. ### Does BackTrax have ads? No, BackTrax does not contain advertisements. It is a completely ad-free application. ### Can I use BackTrax offline? While the app allows loading songs from cloud services, the description implies that backing tracks and associated materials are loaded for playback. Offline functionality for loaded content is likely, but cloud access is needed for initial loading. ### How often is BackTrax updated? The latest version of BackTrax was released on December 27, 2023. The app is updated periodically to introduce new features and improvements. ### What is the user rating for BackTrax? BackTrax has a rating of 2.8 stars from 11 ratings. Users with questions or issues are encouraged to contact support directly. ### Can BackTrax play music in the background? Yes, BackTrax supports background playback. This allows you to switch to other applications, such as mixer or guitar amp apps, while your backing track continues to play. ## Version history (last 5 releases) ### 3.3.5 — 2023-12-27 Finally, conclusively (hopefully) fixed the issue with lyrics auto-scrolling sometimes not working. Use the ? button in the app to contact support if you still see any problems with it. ### 3.3.4 — 2022-11-27 Set list alphabetical sorting is now case insensitive. It should now match the sorting in the BackTrax Library. ### 3.3.3 — 2022-05-24 - Fixed some conditions where the audio engine is stopped by switching apps or changing the system audio output, then the app crashes on next play. ### 3.3.2 — 2021-07-04 Fixed crash after song ends under certain conditions ### 3.3.1 — 2021-06-21 Fixed crash when importing from iOS Media Library in the Songs tab. Fixed crash and added error message when attempting to export empty library. 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User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-25.*