Multitracker vs Manytrack Recorder
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)
Manytrack Recorder
Easily record multiple audio channels simultaneously from various hardware devices. Offers high-quality recording to lossless formats and flexible export options. Ideal for musicians and audio professionals seeking a streamlined multi-track recording solution.
- Simultaneous multi-channel audio recording
- Support for USB, Bluetooth, and built-in audio devices
- Record from digital sound mixers
- Lossless file format recording (.wav, .caf)
- Export via AirDrop, Files app, iCloud, or USB
- Playback of all recorded audio channels
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Recording multiple channels of audio simultaneously from attached audio hardware has never been easier, and free! • As simple as recording audio with the built-in Voice Memos app. • Record from USB, Bluetooth or built-in sound devices. • Record all channels exposed by the device simultaneously, eg 16 or 32 channels from digital sound mixers. • Record in full quality or choose custom sample rates and bit depths. • Record to lossless file formats, like .wav or .caf. • Play back all audio channels to the same device. • Export recordings via AirDrop, the Files app, iCloud, or over USB to an attached computer. • Full support for digital sound mixers that support the CoreAudio protocol over USB, for example models from Behringer, Allen & Heath, Midas, QSC, or Yamaha. To record over USB from digital sound mixers additional cables might be required. Consult the mixer manual. Most mixers use USB Type B ports, like MIDI devices and many printers. In that case a USB Type B to USB Type C cable might be needed. If the iPhone or iPad has a Lightning port, a USB Type B to Lightning cable, also sometimes referred to as MIDI or OTG Lightning cable is needed.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Manytrack Recorder at 5.0 against Multitracker's 4.4. Manytrack Recorder also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and review sentiment (100% vs 83%). Multitracker's advantage is ratings volume (145 vs 2) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 7 months). On price, ads and device support 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. Manytrack Recorder asks for nothing beyond the download.
Manytrack Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Multitracker has 145 ratings behind it against 2, 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 100% of Manytrack Recorder's.
Multitracker ships an update every 2 months, Manytrack Recorder every 7 months. The most recent releases landed on October 3, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Multitracker | Manytrack Recorder |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.4 (145 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 145 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months — better | Every 7 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 9.0 — better | 16.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 4 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Sebastian Sygulla | Lutz Latta |
Customer experience
Multitracker
Manytrack Recorder
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
Manytrack Recorder
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
Manytrack Recorder
No in-app purchases
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