Comparison

n vs TB MBC

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

Head to head
About

n

This app transforms your device into a professional music studio. Record, mix, and master audio and MIDI tracks with a vast array of effects and virtual instruments. Collaborate with others and share your creations online.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio and MIDI recording
  • Step sequencer beat maker
  • Virtual instruments and synths
  • Extensive effects suite
  • Loop browser and sample packs
  • Online collaboration community
Features
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n-Track Studio is a powerful Audio and MIDI multitrack recorder & music-making app that turns your iOS device into a complete Recording Studio & Beat Maker. Record a virtually unlimited number of Audio, MIDI & Drum Tracks, mix them during playback and add effects: from Guitar Amps, to VocalTune & Reverb. Edit songs, share them online & join the Songtree community to collaborate with other artists. Check out n-Track Studio Tutorials for iOS: https://ntrack.com/video-tutorials/iOS HOW IT WORKS: • Record a track with the built-in mic or an external audio interface • Add & edit audio tracks using our Loop Browser & royalty-free sample packs • Import grooves & create beats using our Step Sequencer Beat Maker • Create melodies using the internal keyboard with our built-in virtual instruments. You can connect external keyboards too • Use the mixer to adjust levels, pan, EQ & add effects • Save or Share the recording directly from your device MAIN FEATURES: • Stereo & Mono audio tracks • Step Sequencer Beat Maker • MIDI tracks with built-in Synths • Loop Browser & in-app Sample Packs • Virtually unlimited number of tracks • Group & Aux channels • Piano-roll MIDI Editor • On-screen MIDI keyboard • EQ with 2D & 3D Spectrum analyzer + chromatic tuner • VocalTune - pitch correction: automatically correct any pitch imperfections on vocals or melodic parts • Guitar & Bass Amp plugins • Reverb, Echo, Chorus & Flanger, Tremolo, Pitch Shift, Phaser, Tube Amp and Compression effects can be added to any track & the master channel • Built-in Metronome • Import existing tracks • Automate track volumes & pan using volume and pan envelopes • Share your recordings online • Collaborate to create music with other musicians with the integrated Songtree online music making community • Languages included: English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Russian, Indonesian ADVANCED FEATURES: • 64 bit double precision floating point audio engine • Follow Song Tempo & Pitch Shift dropdown menu on Audio Loops • Export 16, 24 or 32 bit audio files • Set sampling frequency up to 192 kHz (frequencies above 48 kHz require an external audio device) • Internal audio routing • Sync with other apps or external devices using MIDI clock & MTC sync, master & slave • Record 4+ tracks simultaneously from USB pro-audio devices such as RME Babyface, Fireface & Focusrite • Support for multiple audio output when using compatible USB devices • Input monitoring What you get: • Unlimited audio & MIDI tracks • Unlocks all the available effects • Unlimited number of effects per channel • Export to WAV or MP3 • 64 bit audio engine • Export in 24, 32 and 64 bit uncompressed (WAV) format • 3D frequency spectrum view One-time, in app purchases available: • 10GB+ of Premium Royalty-Free WAV Loops & One-Shots • Exclusive release-ready Beats & editable n-Track Studio Projects • 400+ Sample Instruments TERMS OF USE http://ntrack.com/terms.php

About

TB MBC

This advanced audio processing tool offers a powerful multi-band compressor and analog saturator for iOS. Sculpt your sound with up to 12 configurable bands, each with dual compressor curves and saturation options. Achieve professional audio results with extensive features for detailed sound manipulation.

Highlights
  • Up to 12 configurable frequency bands
  • Dual compressor curves per band
  • Positive and negative saturation per band
  • External side chain support
  • Mid-side processing
  • Spectrum analyzer
  • AUv3 plugin
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TB MBC - the ultimate Multi-Band Compressor AUv3 plug-in TB MBC is a multi-band dynamics processor and analog saturator, providing a wealth of tools to sculpt your audio tracks. With up to 12 (!) fully configurable bands, 2 compressor curves per band, positive and negative saturation, and external side chain support, it is the most complete and versatile multi-band compressor available for iOS today. Features: - Up to 12 frequency bands! - Every band has two compressor curves - Upward and downward compression in each band - Positive and negative (expansive) saturation per band - Mid-side processing per band (for stereo input) - External side chain compression per band - Variable, positive and negative band linking per band - Manual or automatic, program-dependent release - Configurable compression knee and compression range parameters - Audition mode per band - 2nd order or 4th order cross-over network - Dry/wet mixing control for parallel / New York style compression - High Quality mode using internal oversampling - Spectrum analyser with various graphic presentation modes - Input and output gain parameters, and output digital VU meter - AUv3 with resizable UI and dozens of color themes to choose from - Preset management including import and export options - Undo, redo, A/B switching - High-quality output peak limiter What you should know: - Licenses acquired for this platform are not compatible with other platforms. - Audio Unit (AUv3) extensions require an iPad mini 2, iPad 4 or later models.

Screenshots

n4 screens
TB MBC4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TB MBC at $9.99 against n's $29.90. TB MBC also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and review sentiment (89% vs 69%). n's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (302 vs 13). On rating, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

n costs $29.90 and TB MBC $9.99 up front. n sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. TB MBC asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for n against 4.6 for TB MBC. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: n has 302 ratings behind it against 13, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 69% of n's written reviews are positive against 89% of TB MBC's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

n ships an update every 2 weeks, TB MBC every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
n versus TB MBC: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameternTB MBC
Price$29.90$9.99 — better
Rating4.6 (302 ratings)4.6 (13 ratings) — better
Positive reviews68.6% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings302 — better13
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.013.0
Further details — not scored
Size239 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
Developern-Track S.r.l.ToneBoosters

Customer experience

n

All ratings300 ratings
Positive89.7%
Neutral3.7%
Negative6.7%
Written reviews105 reviews
Positive68.6%
Neutral7.6%
Negative23.8%

TB MBC

All ratings13 ratings
Positive92.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative7.7%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

Bugs and requests

n

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes during export and file operations
  • Random file deletion after cleanup operations
  • Audio disappears when recording with external controllers
  • MIDI patch settings not saving correctly
  • Bluetooth headphone compatibility issues
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  • Track sync issues causing overdubbing misalignment
  • Automation settings randomly disabling
  • Master export producing lower volume levels
  • Content download timeout errors
  • Reverb aux clipping and distortion
  • Bass amp plugin producing ground noise
  • Audio interface connection crashes
  • Startup hangs and freezes

Requested features

12 requests
  • Audio ducking for podcasting
  • Punch-in/punch-out recording function
  • Track stacking/grouping like Logic Pro
  • Individual track export options (WAV, MP3, MP4)
  • Zoom out feature for long tracks
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  • Chord button/chord suggestions
  • Better language selection and translation
  • MIDI clock synchronization improvements
  • Patcher preset integration
  • Velocity-sensitive keyboard in MIDI editor
  • Mono output configuration for individual channels
  • Acoustic drum sound fixes

TB MBC

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

n

One-time10
  • Electronic Elements$4.99
  • Real Live Drums$4.99
  • Elegance Piano$4.99
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  • Ultimate Hip Hop$4.99
  • Drum & Bass Toolkit$4.99
  • Rock Toolkit$4.99
  • Atlanta Rap$4.99
  • Eclectic Essentials$4.99
  • Vocal Samples Toolkit$4.99
  • Suite Sounds Bundle$29.99
None

TB MBC

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is n free?
n costs $29.90, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is TB MBC free?
TB MBC costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, n or TB MBC?
TB MBC is rated higher. n averages 4.6 out of 5 from 302 ratings, while TB MBC averages 4.6 from 13 ratings.
Do n or TB MBC have ads?
Neither n nor TB MBC shows ads.
Which is updated more often, n or TB MBC?
n ships an update every 2 weeks, and TB MBC every 2 months. Most recently, n was updated on November 11, 2026 and TB MBC on November 7, 2026.

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