Comparison

Live Backing Track vs The Multitrack Player

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

Head to head
About

Live Backing Track

This app provides a multi-track playback solution for live music performances and band rehearsals. It allows users to manage and play backing tracks with features like sequential playlists, adjustable volume and panning, and a dedicated click track output.

Highlights
  • Multi-track playback
  • Sequential playlist creation
  • Adjustable volume and panning
  • Dedicated click track output
  • Lag-free playback
  • Automatic song stop
  • Big, easy-to-tap buttons
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Live Backing Track is the best solution when you need to have your backing tracks play on a Live Concert or Rehearsal. Some of the problems Live Backingtrack can solve for your when Playing Live: - No need to drag along a PC. Your tablet can easily handle it with all the features you need using this multi-track playback tool. - Quickly sound check and adjust your backing tracks at the venue. - Setup a playlist of songs that you want to play sequentially. - BIG and BRIGHT buttons you can tap to play the current song and load the next one. - Share the backing track with the audience on one channel, send the click track to the other channel so only you can hear it. - Unlike an mp3 player, "Live Backtrack", stops playback when songs reach the end and lets you decide when the next song begins playing! Live Backing Track : Multi-track can also help you when rehearsing with your band: - One of the band members is missing? No problem, just load his instrument track, and enter Live Mode. - Rehearse your songs one after the other with ease, with a press of a button. FEATURES: + Lag FREE playback. + Playback stops automatically when the song reaches the end. + YOU decide when the next song begins playing! + Live Mode: Play songs sequentially with just a tap! + Big Buttons! No need to fight small buttons anymore. + Playlist: Setup multi-track arrangements that you can play sequentially. + Multi-Track: Make volume and Panning adjustments on the fly! + Built in Tutorial and Tips to play Live. HOW TO USE: Setting up: - Copy your backing tracks or instrument WAV / OGG files using iTunes 'File Sharing'. - Name your tracks so you can easily find them. - Use WAV or OGG files, for best sound quality and lag free performance. Start the "Live Backtrack : Multitracks" app on your iPad or iPhone: - You can now load your backing tracks onto the mixer. - Set the Song Title, and save. - Repeat to create your playlist. Playing Live: - With your playlist created, you’re ready! Load your first song and enter Live Mode. - Tap Play to start the current song. - Tap Next to load the next song on the playlist when you're ready. - Repeat! More information: + Live BackingTrack : Multitrack, features a built-in Help section, so you can always find information on the app controls, usage and tips. Live Backing Track : Multitrack, is the easy solution to play live: Get it now, for FREE!

About

The Multitrack Player

This app allows musicians and bands to play multitrack audio sequences live. It offers an intuitive interface for organizing tracks and controlling individual channels, optimized for stage use. Enjoy reliable performance for rehearsals and live shows.

Highlights
  • Import audio tracks
  • Organize sequences
  • Individual channel control
  • Stage-optimized interface
  • Reliable live performance
Features
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The Multitrack Player is the ideal app for musicians and bands who need to play multitrack sequences live in a simple and reliable way. Import your tracks, organize your sequences, and control each channel individually from an intuitive interface designed for the stage. Optimized for rehearsals and live performances, it lets you adapt your sound and workflow to the needs of your show. Compatible with major audio formats and built to deliver stability and precision every time.

Screenshots

Live Backing Track4 screens
The Multitrack Player4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: The Multitrack Player at 100% against Live Backing Track's 0%. The Multitrack Player also leads on rating (5.0 vs 1.2) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). Live Backing Track's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.0 vs 17.0). On price, ratings volume, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

The Multitrack Player holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 2 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 0% of Live Backing Track's written reviews are positive against 100% of The Multitrack Player's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Live Backing Track ships an update every 6 weeks, The Multitrack Player fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Live Backing Track versus The Multitrack Player: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLive Backing TrackThe Multitrack Player
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)5.0 (2 ratings) — better
Positive reviews0.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings5 — better2
Update frequencyEvery 6 weeksFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS6.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size86 MB51 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperHenrique SilvaEsteban Trivino

Customer experience

Live Backing Track

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative87.5%

The Multitrack Player

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Live Backing Track

No in-app purchases

None

The Multitrack Player

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Live Backing Track free?
Live Backing Track is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is The Multitrack Player free?
The Multitrack Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Live Backing Track or The Multitrack Player?
The Multitrack Player is rated higher. Live Backing Track averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while The Multitrack Player averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.
Do Live Backing Track or The Multitrack Player have ads?
The Multitrack Player shows ads; Live Backing Track does not.
Which is updated more often, Live Backing Track or The Multitrack Player?
Live Backing Track ships an update every 6 weeks, and The Multitrack Player fortnightly. Most recently, Live Backing Track was updated on October 24, 2026 and The Multitrack Player on October 24, 2026.

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