Comparison

Multitracker vs BackTrax

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

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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)

About

BackTrax

Organize and manage all your show's supporting materials, including backing tracks, lyrics, and visual aids. Effortlessly load content from various cloud services and enjoy features like background playback and auto-scrolling lyrics to minimize mistakes and downtime during performances.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
Currently charting
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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.

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Multitracker at 83% against BackTrax's 25%. Multitracker also leads on price (Free vs $14.99) and rating (4.4 vs 2.7). BackTrax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Multitracker is free to download; BackTrax costs $14.99 up front. Multitracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. BackTrax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Multitracker holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multitracker has 145 ratings behind it against 12, 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 25% of BackTrax's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Multitracker ships an update every 2 months, BackTrax monthly. The most recent releases landed on September 28, 2026 and September 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
Multitracker versus BackTrax: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultitrackerBackTrax
PriceFree — better$14.99
Rating4.4 (145 ratings) — better2.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.0% of reviews — better25.0% of reviews
Number of ratings145 — better12
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#200 — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS9.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size36 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSebastian SygullaAisle4 Software

Customer experience

Multitracker

All ratings145 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%

BackTrax

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

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

BackTrax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Multitracker

One-time4
  • Effects$3.99
  • just Midi$13.99
  • just Audio$19.99
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  • Audio AND Midi$26.99
None

BackTrax

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Multitracker free?
Multitracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is BackTrax free?
BackTrax costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Multitracker or BackTrax?
Multitracker is rated higher. Multitracker averages 4.4 out of 5 from 145 ratings, while BackTrax averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Multitracker or BackTrax have ads?
Neither Multitracker nor BackTrax shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Multitracker or BackTrax?
Multitracker ships an update every 2 months, and BackTrax monthly. Most recently, Multitracker was updated on September 28, 2026 and BackTrax on September 23, 2026.

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