snibbetracker vs Poly 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
snibbetracker
Create chiptune-style music and sound effects with a comprehensive set of tools. Features include multiple audio channels, a detailed instrument editor, and a wide array of sound-shaping effects. Songs can be imported and exported via email.
- 44.1 kHz 16bit stereo audio
- 6 mono channels, 16 instruments
- Wavetable and instrument editors
- Extensive sound effects suite
- Import/export songs via email
- Premium features via in-app purchase
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A fakebit tracker for making chiplike music and sfx. features: - 44.1 kHz 16bit stereo - 6 mono channels, 16 instruments, 1-256 step sequencer, 64 patterns, tempo sequencer, wavetable editor, instrument editor. - waveforms: sine, square, sawtooth, triangle, noise, custom. - effects: vibrato, pitch bend, downsample, arpeggio, portamento, amplitude, PWM, end pattern, distortion, FM, detune, delay, wavetable, bitcrush. - Import/export songs via e-mail. - Premium features available from in app purchase. - Desktop version available. - Tutorial: http://harrylundstrom.se/snibbetracker-ios.html
Poly 2
This app generates evolving musical patterns and melodies using polyrhythms. It offers extensive sound manipulation with a sampler, multiple effects, and the ability to store numerous configurations. Users can also import their own sounds and integrate with other music production tools.
- Generative polyrhythm sequencing
- Up to 8 simultaneous sounds
- Sampler with envelopes and filters
- Randomize capabilities
- Built-in delay, reverb, distortion, and EQ FX
- AUv3, Audiobus, and IAA support
- Import custom samples
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Poly 2 is a generative sequencer that creates evolving patterns and melodies based on the power of polyrhythms. Check out the promo video: https://youtu.be/ovCXtBynEkw Features: - Up to 8 different sounds at any time - Store up to 16 different configurations for each project - A sampler that includes envelopes, filters, loop crossfading, an LFO and more - Randomise capabilities - Delay, reverb, distortion and EQ FX - Over 100 samples included for free - 13 premade collections of sounds - 13 example projects - AUv3 support, both MIDI and Audio - Audiobus and IAA - Ableton Link - MIDI notes in / out, MIDI CC in / out and MIDI clock in - Import your own samples via iOS Files or WIFI transfer
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Poly 2 at 4.8 against snibbetracker's 4.1. Poly 2 also leads on ratings volume (697 vs 21) and review sentiment (84% vs 67%). snibbetracker's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 16.6). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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. snibbetracker sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Poly 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Poly 2 holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Poly 2 has 697 ratings behind it against 21, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of snibbetracker's written reviews are positive against 84% of Poly 2's.
snibbetracker ships an update every 3 months, Poly 2 every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | snibbetracker | Poly 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.1 (21 ratings) | 4.8 (697 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | 84.4% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 21 | 697 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 4 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 8.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 1 MB | 153 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Harry Lundström | James Milton |
Customer experience
snibbetracker
Poly 2
Bugs and requests
snibbetracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
Poly 2
Reported bugs
3 issues- In-app purchase not working for some users
- MIDI connectivity issues with certain apps
- Crashes upon opening for some users
Requested features
8 requests- Ability to preview samples before importing
- Autoslice/autochop functionality for samples
- Support for larger sample imports and automatic slot filling
- Granulizer effect
- Note repeat and vinyl effects
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- More built-in effects and processing options
- Ability to create and arrange full songs
- M1 Mac compatibility
In-app purchases
snibbetracker
- Premium$0.99
Poly 2
- Pro mode$11.99
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