ezMixRecorder vs Earback
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Easy overdubbing
- Unlimited tracks
- Reverb and pan effects
- High-quality recording
- Video export
- Metronome and tuner
- Background recording
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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.
Earback
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Record, hear it back instantly, and keep improving. Earback is a recorder for practicing by comparing a reference with your own takes—on one screen, over and over. The moment you stop recording, your own take starts looping, so there's no jumping between apps and your practice never breaks. Great for singing, karaoke and vocal training, instrument phrases, speech and articulation, language shadowing, lines and reading aloud, or impressions—for anyone who wants to get closer to a reference, repeat the same spot, or check it slowly. ■ Hear it back the moment you record The reference and your recordings live on one screen. Recording starts looping the instant you finish, so you can replay it as many times as you like. ■ Change speed, keep the pitch 0.3–4× speed with pitch preserved. "Stepped speed" gradually speeds up from a slow check to full tempo. ■ Three ways to compare - Alternate — reference and take back to back → notice what's different - Together — layer both at once → check timing and harmony - Sequence — play from a chosen row downward → check it as a whole ■ Any reference you like Set a reference from an audio file, Apple Music, or another recording. Trim just the part you need (up to 15s) and repeat only that. ■ Record your way "Auto-record to match the reference" or "record while held." Count-in before recording and automatic silence trimming included. You can also record while the reference plays (sing/play along; earphones recommended). ■ Show lyrics or a script Display them fixed, or "scroll" them in time with playback. Adjust color, size and position per character. ■ Check it slowly Slow the reference to 0.2–1× (pitch preserved). Drop anchors to practice tricky phrasing in parts. ■ Easy to organize Folders, favorites, notes, and export (share). A "Try it" set (a reference plus two recordings) is included from the first launch, so you can experience side-by-side comparison right away. —— Pricing —— Free to use with every feature (up to 3 practice files, 15-second recordings, with a banner ad). A one-time ¥600 purchase removes ads and unlocks unlimited files and 60-second recordings. No feature locks, no trial period. Supported formats: m4a / mp3 / wav / aac / caf Your recordings are stored on your device.
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Verdict
ezMixRecorder and Earback are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters — price, ads, in-app purchases and device support 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
Both are free to download. ezMixRecorder sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Earback sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
| Parameter | ezMixRecorder | Earback |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Positive reviews | 25.9% of reviews | — |
| Update frequency | Weekly | — |
| Ads | Yes | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad — better | iPhone |
| Requires iOS | 16.6 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 9 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Naoto Sasaki | SHOTARO TAKAHASHI |
In-app purchases
ezMixRecorder
- Metronome$1.99
- Cancel the limit of Tracks$1.99
- Apply Effect Function$1.99
Earback
- Upgrade$3.99









