n vs MelodyMemo
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Multitrack audio and MIDI recording
- Step sequencer beat maker
- Virtual instruments and synths
- Extensive effects suite
- Loop browser and sample packs
- Online collaboration community
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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
MelodyMemo
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MelodyMemo provides a quick and easy way to record song ideas. It relies on only the necessary tools to record an idea as simply as possible.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: MelodyMemo at Free against n's $29.90. MelodyMemo also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 18) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 2 weeks). n's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On 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
MelodyMemo is free to download; n costs $29.90 up front. n sells 18 one-off in-app purchases. MelodyMemo asks for nothing beyond the download.
n ships an update every 2 weeks, MelodyMemo every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on September 26, 2026 and March 2, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | n | MelodyMemo |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.90 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (300 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 300 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 239 MB | 8 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | n-Track S.r.l. | Alexander Seals |
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
MelodyMemo
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
n
- 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
- Blue Jazz$4.99
- Eclectic Essentials$4.99
- Vocal Samples Toolkit$4.99
- Advanced Drum Patterns$4.99
- Lo-Fi Keys$4.99
- Trap Sax$4.99
- Sunset Electric Guitar$4.99
- Funk Essentials$4.99
- Songwriter Guitar$4.99
- Metal Guitar$9.99
- Suite Sounds Bundle$29.99
MelodyMemo
No in-app purchases









