Comparison

ezMixRecorder vs Overdubber

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

Head to head
About

ezMixRecorder

Record and layer multiple audio tracks with effects and a metronome. Export your creations as videos or mixed audio files. Ideal for musicians and vocalists looking to practice or compose.

Highlights
  • Easy overdubbing
  • Unlimited tracks
  • Reverb and pan effects
  • High-quality recording
  • Video export
  • Metronome and tuner
  • Background recording
Features
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Multi-track recording on your phone. Layer vocals over a karaoke track. Record guitar and vocals on separate tracks. A friendly first step into DAW—and a comfortable home for daily practice. ◆ Who it's for - Singers who want to record harmonies and backing vocals - Anyone layering vocals on top of karaoke tracks - Guitarists recording vocals and guitar on separate tracks - Songwriters sketching out ideas - Players who want to review their practice sessions ◆ Three things you get ■ Stack as many tracks as you like 44.1 kHz / 32-bit recording with no track-count limit (in-app purchase removes the cap). Imports MP3, WAV, and AIFF files. ■ Built-in practice tools A pinned tuner (pitch and frequency) and metronome (BPM 20–300, 3/4 or 4/4) stay at the top of the screen while you record—no need to switch apps. ■ From record to finish, in one place Adjust per-track volume, stereo pan, and reverb. Mix down to a single file, or export as a video for the Photos app. ◆ How it works 1. Tap + to add a track 2. Tap the record button to record, the play button to listen back 3. Add another track and repeat 4. Mix everything down into one file when you're ready ◆ Also supports - Optimized for iPad's bigger canvas - Recording and playback over Bluetooth headsets - Recording while audio from other apps (Apple Music etc.) plays - Background recording and playback - No time limit on recordings ◆ In-app purchases - Remove the track-count limit - Apply effects to mixes and exports - Metronome feature ◆ Support Send feature requests and bug reports from the settings menu inside the app. We read every one.

About

Overdubber

Features
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Record vocals and instruments in layers on your iPhone or iPad. Sing a harmony, add guitar to a melody, or build a beat one part at a time. Record your first part, then listen back while you add the next. Overdubber keeps your recordings together so you can shape an idea into a demo and share it. START RECORDING FOR FREE Record up to 8 layers per project, mix your parts, and export your finished mix as WAV or M4A. • Stay in time with a metronome and count-in. • Loop your recording to practice or add another part. • Trim takes, adjust their timing, and add fades without changing the original recordings. • Balance each layer with volume, pan and mute controls. • Add reverb, tape warmth and Glue compression to your mix. • Return to projects that save automatically, and find them by name in your library. • Share your mix to Files, AirDrop or other apps. GET THE FULL APP A single purchase unlocks unlimited layers, audio import, individual-track export, additional themes and no ads. Bring in backing tracks and samples to record over. Export your layers as separate WAV files in a ZIP when you want to continue mixing in another music app. One-time purchase. No subscription. Overdubber supports VoiceOver, larger text and Reduce Motion on iPhone and iPad.

Screenshots

ezMixRecorder4 screens
Overdubber4 screens

Verdict

The call

ezMixRecorder and Overdubber are too close to call on the numbers: across 6 compared parameters — price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases among them — neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

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

Both are free to download. ezMixRecorder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Overdubber sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ezMixRecorder ships an update weekly, Overdubber every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
ezMixRecorder versus Overdubber: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterezMixRecorderOverdubber
PriceFreeFree
Rating—5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.9% of reviews—
Number of ratings—1 — better
Update frequencyWeeklyEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS16.6 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB27 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNaoto SasakiThorbjørn Throndsen Bonvik

Customer experience

ezMixRecorder

Written reviews58 reviews
Positive25.9%
Neutral17.2%
Negative56.9%

Overdubber

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

3 purchases

ezMixRecorder

One-time3
  • Metronome$1.99
  • Cancel the limit of Tracks$1.99
  • Apply Effect Function$1.99
1 purchases

Overdubber

One-time1
  • Overdubber Full Unlock$2.99

Questions

Is ezMixRecorder free?
ezMixRecorder is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Overdubber free?
Overdubber is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do ezMixRecorder or Overdubber have ads?
Both ezMixRecorder and Overdubber show ads.
Which is updated more often, ezMixRecorder or Overdubber?
ezMixRecorder ships an update weekly, and Overdubber every 5 days. Most recently, ezMixRecorder was updated on October 20, 2026 and Overdubber on October 28, 2026.

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