# Environments vs Trackrecord

The clearest difference is price: Trackrecord at Free against Environments's $2.99. Trackrecord also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (100% vs 82%). Environments's advantage is ratings volume (229 vs 9) and device support (3 vs 1). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Trackrecord is free to download; Environments costs $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Trackrecord holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Environments has 229 ratings behind it against 9, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 82% of Environments's written reviews are positive against 100% of Trackrecord's.

Environments ships an update every 2 months, Trackrecord every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Environments | Trackrecord |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (229 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environments/id1294132065/reviews) | **[5.0 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackrecord-running-music/id6761582849/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **229** | 9 |
| Positive reviews | 81.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 579 MB | 35 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [The Numero Group](https://appshunter.io/developer/1294132064) | [Matthew Rubin](https://appshunter.io/developer/1890334699) |

## What reviewers say

### Environments

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/environments/id1294132065)

Experience long-form nature recordings from the 1960s and 70s, remastered for modern use. This app offers a unique collection of ambient sounds designed to aid work, meditation, sleep, and focus, all without requiring an internet connection.

**Highlights:** Long-form analog recordings, No internet connection required, Ad-free experience, Playlist creation, Focus and stress reduction, Historic nature sounds

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Authentic analog field recordings with exceptional audio quality
- 😴 Highly effective for sleep, meditation, and relaxation
- 🎧 Long-form tracks (30+ minutes) without repetitive looping
- 📚 Rich historical context about Irv Teibel and the Environments series
- 💰 Excellent value at low price point for entire collection

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 App crashes on certain iOS versions (iOS 16, older versions)
- 📐 UI not optimized for iPad or landscape mode
- 🔊 Audio output levels set too high, difficult to play quietly
- 🖼️ Cannot zoom in on album cover artwork
- 📍 Navigation could be simplified and improved

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes immediately after pressing play on iOS 16
- App removed from App Store after purchase, preventing re-download
- Dynamic Island spacing issues on iPhone 14 Pro
- Infinite loop button doesn't function properly
- Audio doesn't resume after phone calls or text notifications

**Requested features**

- Speed adjustment controls (16 rpm, 33 rpm, 78 rpm options)
- Chromecast and Google Cast support
- Alarm clock functionality using app sounds
- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Zoom capability for album cover artwork


### Trackrecord

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackrecord-running-music/id6761582849)

Discover music used by runners mile by mile. Share your running playlists, see what others listen to, and find new songs based on real runs. Connect with a community of runners through the music they play.

**Highlights:** Song tracking mile by mile, Discover music from other runners, Create playlists from runs, Share run stats and music, Strava integration, Monthly recaps and shoe mileage

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Environments free?

Environments costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Trackrecord free?

Trackrecord is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Environments or Trackrecord?

Trackrecord is rated higher. Environments averages 4.8 out of 5 from 229 ratings, while Trackrecord averages 5.0 from 9 ratings.

### Do Environments or Trackrecord have ads?

Neither Environments nor Trackrecord shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Environments or Trackrecord?

Environments ships an update every 2 months, and Trackrecord every 2 days. Most recently, Environments was updated on November 6, 2026 and Trackrecord on November 5, 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.*