n vs PadCurrent
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
PadCurrent
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MAKE BEATS YOUR WAY PadCurrent makes it easy to explore sounds, choose loops, and build your own music. START WITH A SOUND PACK Choose a pack to begin creating. Start with the included Hot pack, or unlock the complete pack collection with one in-app purchase. BUILD YOUR BEAT Browse loop categories and choose drums, bass, and melody. Combine sounds to create your own groove using PadCurrent's colorful, easy-to-use controls. EXPLORE DIFFERENT STYLES Discover nine sound packs: Hot, Epic Landscape, Cool, Organic, Sweet, Decades, Cute, Elements, and Sweet Landscape. CREATE ON IPHONE AND IPAD Enjoy dedicated layouts for iPhone and iPad, designed for browsing packs and building beats. UNLOCK ALL PACKS Hot is included. A single, optional, non-consumable in-app purchase unlocks all eight additional sound packs. Restore Purchases is available for previous purchases. No ads. Just pick a pack and start creating.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: PadCurrent at Free against n's $29.90. n's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs monthly) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). On ads, in-app purchases 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
PadCurrent is free to download; n costs $29.90 up front. n sells 10 one-off in-app purchases and PadCurrent sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
n ships an update every 2 weeks, PadCurrent monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 11, 2026 and November 6, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | n | PadCurrent |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $29.90 | Free — better |
| Rating | 4.6 (302 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 68.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 302 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks — better | Monthly |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| 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 | 140 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | n-Track S.r.l. | Hitfire Production AB |
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
PadCurrent
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
- Eclectic Essentials$4.99
- Vocal Samples Toolkit$4.99
- Suite Sounds Bundle$29.99
PadCurrent
- Unlock All Packs$0.99









