Multitracker vs Live Backing Track
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Multitracker
This app allows musicians to play multiple audio and MIDI files simultaneously using playlists. It offers flexible audio routing to external interfaces and headphone outputs, along with comprehensive MIDI track control and synchronization. A built-in metronome and extensive playlist management enhance live performance capabilities.
- Multitrack audio and MIDI playback
- Flexible audio routing to external interfaces
- Individual track EQ, compression, and volume control
- MIDI track assignment and transposition
- Synchronized metronome with selectable sounds
- Configurable playlists with playback control
- MIDI Learn for external control
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Multitracker is a live player that allows you to play multiple audio files and midi files comfortably and flexibly with the help of playlists. If a USB audio interface is connected to the iPad, the audio tracks (stems) of a song can be routed to any of the outputs of the interface. At the same time, the headphone output can also be used as an additional routing destination, so that you have two additional channels available. To play midi songs, Multitracker provides a midi player that allows each MIDI track to be assigned to any existing Midi device (whether via USB or iPad instrument such as Sound Canvas). Of course a midi song can be played in sync with audio tracks. If necessary, a metronome with 9 different click sounds and freely selectable time signature can be added to your song or be played alone. It has never been easier to play multitrack and midi songs on stage! Features: - supports any class compliant audio interface - Headphone output selectable as additional routing destination (2 additional channels) Audio Player: - unlimited number of audio tracks (stems) depending on the performance of your iPad - Supports wav, mp3, flac, aac, ac3 (also mixed in one song) - Each audio track (Stem) can be routed to any output - Audio tracks can also be routed to outputs that are not currently connected - equalizer per track - compressor per track - Volume fader per track - Solo and mute buttons per track - Copy / Paste function for routing and volume for faster configuration - List of all audio routings - Output channel busses with faders and listing of all assigned stems Midi Player: - Supports MIDI Format 0 and 1 - Each MIDI track can be assigned any MIDI locations (external / internal) - at the same time - Transpose for each track separately or for the entire song - Midi Clock Send in sync with the Midi Song (without Song Position Pointer) - Switchable automatic metronome - changeable Tempo - Program change commands adjustable for each channel and midi device - Prgogram Changes can be sent when the song is started or loaded - You can also save songs that contain only Program Change messages but no Midi Song - sends MIDI Time Code (MTC Master) - sends MIDI Machine Code (MMC) Metronome: - can be played with or without Midi Song - Choice of 9 different click sounds - Time signature can be set arbitrarily - Adjustable Click Duration - Midi Clock synchronous to the metronome Playlist: - Playlist is easy to create with pre-configured songs - Pause between songs on / off switchable - Quicksave-option - Display of faders configurable - Size of faders configurable - Playlists can be saved - Playlists can be adjusted while playing - FastForward / Rewind - Pause - Start / Stop / Pause / Skip / VolumeFader controllable via Midi (Midi Learn) - Songs selectable by MIDI Program Change commands Live View: - extra large song title (as well as next titles) - extra large transport buttons - Playlist View can be faded in - Pause / Start Next Buttons can be faded in Fast Forward / Rewind general: - works in background - import / export all song settings and playlists for backups and migration - import / export audio data from / to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox etc. ) - share audio files between apps - 3 free demo songs to download - Multitracker is permanently extended and improved! System Requirements: - iPad with iOS 9 or later Optional: - USB-Audio Interface (Class Compliant) - Lightning to USB-Cable or Camera Connection Kit (if you want to provide your iPad with power when connected to USB Interface)
Live Backing Track
This app provides a multi-track playback solution for live music performances and band rehearsals. It allows users to manage and play backing tracks with features like sequential playlists, adjustable volume and panning, and a dedicated click track output.
- Multi-track playback
- Sequential playlist creation
- Adjustable volume and panning
- Dedicated click track output
- Lag-free playback
- Automatic song stop
- Big, easy-to-tap buttons
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Live Backing Track is the best solution when you need to have your backing tracks play on a Live Concert or Rehearsal. Some of the problems Live Backingtrack can solve for your when Playing Live: - No need to drag along a PC. Your tablet can easily handle it with all the features you need using this multi-track playback tool. - Quickly sound check and adjust your backing tracks at the venue. - Setup a playlist of songs that you want to play sequentially. - BIG and BRIGHT buttons you can tap to play the current song and load the next one. - Share the backing track with the audience on one channel, send the click track to the other channel so only you can hear it. - Unlike an mp3 player, "Live Backtrack", stops playback when songs reach the end and lets you decide when the next song begins playing! Live Backing Track : Multi-track can also help you when rehearsing with your band: - One of the band members is missing? No problem, just load his instrument track, and enter Live Mode. - Rehearse your songs one after the other with ease, with a press of a button. FEATURES: + Lag FREE playback. + Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end. + YOU decide when the next song begins playing! + Live Mode: Play songs sequentially with just a tap! + Big Buttons! No need to fight small buttons anymore. + Playlist: Setup multi-track arrangements that you can play sequentially. + Multi-Track: Make volume and Panning adjustments on the fly! + Built in Tutorial and Tips to play Live. HOW TO USE: Setting up: - Copy your backing tracks or instrument WAV / OGG files using iTunes 'File Sharing'. - Name your tracks so you can easily find them. - Use WAV or OGG files, for best sound quality and lag free performance. Start the "Live Backtrack : Multitracks" app on your iPad or iPhone: - You can now load your backing tracks onto the mixer. - Set the Song Title, and save. - Repeat to create your playlist. Playing Live: - With your playlist created, you’re ready! Load your first song and enter Live Mode. - Tap Play to start the current song. - Tap Next to load the next song on the playlist when you're ready. - Repeat! More information: + Live BackingTrack : Multitrack, features a built-in Help section, so you can always find information on the app controls, usage and tips. Live Backing Track : Multitrack, is the easy solution to play live: Get it now, for FREE!
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Verdict
The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multitracker at 83% against Live Backing Track's 0%. Multitracker also leads on rating (4.4 vs 1.2) and ratings volume (145 vs 5). Live Backing Track's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, update cadence and ads 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. Multitracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Live Backing Track asks for nothing beyond the download.
Multitracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multitracker has 145 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Multitracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of Live Backing Track's.
Multitracker ships an update every 2 months, Live Backing Track every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 15, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multitracker | Live Backing Track |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (145 ratings) — better | 1.2 (5 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | 5 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 6 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 | 6.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 86 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Sygulla | Henrique Silva |
Customer experience
Multitracker
Live Backing Track
Bugs and requests
Multitracker
Reported bugs
4 issues- Issues with MIDI clock sync
- Problems with importing and playing MIDI files
- Disappearing files or songs after updates
- Inability to purchase or restore in-app purchases
Requested features
7 requests- Add tempo change functionality
- Implement a search function for song lists
- Include more EQ and compression controls
- Add support for lyrics and chord charts
- Improve MIDI integration and mapping
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- Implement a high-contrast mode for outdoor use
- Allow saving song configurations as presets
Live Backing Track
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
Multitracker
- Effects$3.99
- just Midi$13.99
- just Audio$19.99
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- Audio AND Midi$26.99
Live Backing Track
No in-app purchases
Questions
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