# n vs TB MBC

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.

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.

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | n | TB MBC |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $29.90 | **$9.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (302 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-track-studio-pro-daw/id1160793386/reviews) | **[4.6 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-mbc/id1634911966/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **302** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 239 MB | 11 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [n-Track S.r.l.](https://appshunter.io/developer/402685768) | [ToneBoosters](https://appshunter.io/developer/1472446500) |

## What reviewers say

### n

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/n-track-studio-pro-daw/id1160793386)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Electronic Elements | $4.99 | one-time |
| Real Live Drums | $4.99 | one-time |
| Elegance Piano | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ultimate Hip Hop | $4.99 | one-time |
| Drum & Bass Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Rock Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Atlanta Rap | $4.99 | one-time |
| Eclectic Essentials | $4.99 | one-time |
| Vocal Samples Toolkit | $4.99 | one-time |
| Suite Sounds Bundle | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Comprehensive DAW with extensive features and effects
- 💰 Affordable one-time purchase option (no subscription required)
- 🔧 Responsive developer team with frequent updates
- 🎹 Strong MIDI recording and sequencing capabilities
- 🎚️ Extensive built-in effects and AUv3/IAA plugin support

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 💾 Data loss and file deletion problems
- 🔊 Audio quality issues (low volume, thin sound)
- ⚠️ Export functionality unreliable and often crashes
- 🎚️ Limited sound effects compared to newer competitors

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


### TB MBC

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tb-mbc/id1634911966)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


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