# Multitracker vs BackTrax

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Multitracker | BackTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294/reviews)** | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **145** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **83.0% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 36 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Sygulla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107736293) | [Aisle4 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293199585) |

## What reviewers say

### Multitracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effects | $3.99 | one-time |
| just Midi | $13.99 | one-time |
| just Audio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Audio AND Midi | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great app for live performances
- 🚀 Powerful and easy to use
- 💡 Excellent for managing backing tracks and click tracks
- 🔒 Stable and reliable
- 👍 Intuitive interface

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
- 🔍 Confusing interface in some areas
- 🔍 Lack of support or responsiveness from developer
- 🔍 Compatibility issues with some audio interfaces

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


### BackTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*