Comparison

BackTrax vs Easy Performer

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

Head to head
About

BackTrax

Organize and manage all your show's supporting materials, including backing tracks, lyrics, and visual aids. Effortlessly load content from various cloud services and enjoy features like background playback and auto-scrolling lyrics to minimize mistakes and downtime during performances.

Highlights
  • Load songs from cloud services
  • Support for multiple set libraries
  • Background playback
  • Auto-scrolling lyrics
  • Bluetooth MIDI controller support
  • Dark Mode support
  • Large playback control buttons
Features
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BackTrax helps you organize the supporting materials for your show, and helps minimize mistakes and down time. It can load backing tracks along with lyrics, chord charts and other visual aids quickly and easily, whether you're running a pre-planned show in order or choosing material on the fly from an extensive library. Be sure to check out the manual to make sure the app does what you need and can fit your workflow: https://backtrax.app/docs/quickstart/ . Videos coming soon. FEATURES * Load songs from iTunes, iCloud, Dropbox, Box, Google Drive and other cloud services. * Support for multiple track/set libraries to separate materials for different bands. * Support for song entries with no backing track and optional click generation. * Per-song options for gain and start/stop times. * Background playback, so you can switch to a mixer app or guitar amp app while the backing track is playing. * Auto-scrolling lyrics and file attachment display for charts, notes, etc. * AirPlay support. * Bluetooth MIDI controller support. * Wide range of font size options for lyrics and set list. * Support for multiple sets per setlist. * Large displays for clock time, elapsed and remaining set times. * Stops playback after every song automatically, or optionally continuously plays straight through your setlist. * Dark Mode support, even on devices running iOS 12 and earlier. * Big, colorful playback control buttons at the bottom that are hard to miss. * Large progress bar and countdown timer let you know when the end of the currently playing song is coming. FEEDBACK Questions? Problems? Requests? Please hit the support link below or go to http://backtrax.app/support.html . Your feedback is always appreciated! Reviews are great, but direct contact is the best way to get answers to your questions and help with any problems. NEITHER THIS BACKTRAX MOBILE APPLICATION NOR AISLE4 SOFTWARE ARE IN ANY WAY AFFILIATED WITH THE RADIO PROGRAM 'BACKTRAX USA WITH KID KELLY', DIAL GLOBAL, INC. AND/OR ANY OF DIAL GLOBAL'S AFFILIATES, AND NONE OF THEM HAVE ENDORSED THE BACKTRAX MOBILE APPLICATION OR AISLE4 SOFTWARE.

About

Easy Performer

This app allows users to play audio and video files with integrated lyric display for live performances or home use. It supports creating custom setlists, importing media from various cloud services, and offers advanced features like smooth fade-outs and MIDI control. Unlock full functionality with a PRO purchase.

Highlights
  • Audio and video playback
  • Real-time lyric display
  • Customizable setlists
  • Cloud media import
  • Smooth fade-out
  • MIDI plugin support
Features
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Welcome to EasyPerformer, the most powerful Audio, Video and Lyrics app. With Easy Performer you can easily play audio or video files by using our user-friendly interface. Perform live on stage, or at home while using all playback functionalities EasyPerformer offers. You can also insert your own lyrics to any of your songs, and show them realtime on the screen while performing. Create your own Setlists that each can handle up to 280 songs, with individually customisable settings. This can be useful if you need different song layouts at different moments. Import your audio- and video files easily from your local device or from an external cloud like iCloud, OneDrive, Dropbox, Google Drive e.t.c. We also have a unique tool to make importing your files even easier. To try this tool, go to the website “import.easyperformer.com” for more information. Improve your performance with features like smooth fade-out and setting a starting point for rehearsals. But there's more! Explore options like auto-play, song looping, showing what's played, starting videos in full screen, and much more. For the more advanced sound engineer familiar with MIDI, we also offer a Plugin! With the MIDI Plugin you will be able to configure MIDI commands within EasyPerformer. Add commands to your tracks at specific times of the Track, or simply add commands to single Pads. EasyPerformer is a handy app for pros in audio and video, or just for fun at home. Whether you're presenting at work or having a karaoke night, EasyPerformer is perfect. Easily enter your lyrics, and create custom karaoke sessions for all your songs. Enjoy better and easier audio playback with Easy Performer! You can use the app for free, but there's a limit on how many Pads and Setlists you can use. Purchase PRO to unlock EasyPerformer and gain access to all Pads and unlimited Setlists!

Screenshots

BackTrax4 screens
Easy Performer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Easy Performer at Free against BackTrax's $14.99. Easy Performer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (67% vs 25%). BackTrax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ads (none vs shown). On update cadence, device support and iOS requirement 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

Easy Performer is free to download; BackTrax costs $14.99 up front. Easy Performer sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. BackTrax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Easy Performer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Easy Performer has 139 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 25% of BackTrax's written reviews are positive against 67% of Easy Performer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

BackTrax ships an update monthly, Easy Performer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 23, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
BackTrax versus Easy Performer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBackTraxEasy Performer
Price$14.99Free — better
Rating2.7 (12 ratings)4.6 (139 ratings) — better
Positive reviews25.0% of reviews66.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings12139 — better
Update frequencyMonthlyFortnightly — better
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFreemium — better
Best chart rank#200 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.0
Further details — not scored
Size12 MB104 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAisle4 SoftwareRV Applications B.V.

Customer experience

BackTrax

All ratings12 ratings
Positive33.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative50.0%
Written reviews16 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative75.0%

Easy Performer

All ratings139 ratings
Positive90.6%
Neutral2.9%
Negative6.5%
Written reviews69 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral18.8%
Negative14.5%

Bugs and requests

BackTrax

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Easy Performer

Reported bugs

30 issues
  • MIDI device not remembered
  • MIDI device recognition is difficult
  • MP3 videos displayed upside down
  • Video playback starts without audio
  • Playhead does not move in video playback
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  • Some files won't play through completely
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Unreliable file system access
  • Importing songs is difficult and troublesome
  • Not recognizing files in Apple Music
  • Cannot import from Apple Music (DRM issues)
  • Sync Library issues with Apple Music
  • Tracks not visible in EP search
  • Claims it can't download from iCloud
  • Nothing happens when clicking on Apple Music track
  • Issues with adding additional tracks
  • Copy and paste text for lyrics not working
  • Loading songs onto pads is clunky
  • Making individual setlists is awkward
  • Moving between pads in setlist is awkward
  • Random glitch causing a burst of sound before track stops
  • Limited number of tracks loaded on iPad after iPhone purchase
  • App requires Wi-Fi for verification
  • File input always goes to file system and nothing happens
  • Songs start automatically even in double tap mode
  • Double tapping track starts song instead of showing info
  • Some files wouldn't play all the way through
  • App crashes or does not load without Wi-Fi
  • Issues with Apple Music import
  • Video playback glitches (audio sync, playhead)

Requested features

34 requests
  • Allow MIDI device to be remembered
  • Improve MIDI device recognition sequence
  • Add independent audio outputs
  • Easier text editing for lyrics/metadata
  • Support for PDF import alongside music
Show 29 more
  • Support for vertical iPad use
  • Add EQ options for tweaking audio
  • Option to highlight played songs (pads light up)
  • Improve copy/paste functionality for lyrics
  • Clarify Sound Cue file import process
  • Add rewind button on pads screen
  • Improve song loading onto pads
  • Make setlist creation and navigation less awkward
  • Add Bluetooth foot control support
  • Allow individual setlist saving and recall
  • Add fade in and fade out options
  • Add split view functionality
  • Enable mixing of triggered sounds
  • Improve Apple Music integration and DRM handling
  • Allow individual track stop/play next option
  • Add option to stop tracks after playback or continue
  • Improve video playback sync and playhead behavior
  • Display MP3 videos correctly (not upside down)
  • Add zoom on music loaded on pads
  • Implement a marker system for pads
  • Allow more than two samples per pad (mini mixer)
  • Enable individual sample editing within a pad
  • Improve song start behavior (prevent auto-start on double tap)
  • Add option to display pad colors for visual distinction
  • Improve loop playback to avoid cuts
  • Add a 'play/stop' button on pads
  • Add 'fade in' and 'fade out' features
  • Add 'time' display
  • Add 'color button' for pads

In-app purchases

None

BackTrax

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

Easy Performer

One-time2
  • MIDI Plugin$17.99
  • EasyPerformer Pro$39.99

Questions

Is BackTrax free?
BackTrax costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Easy Performer free?
Easy Performer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, BackTrax or Easy Performer?
Easy Performer is rated higher. BackTrax averages 2.7 out of 5 from 12 ratings, while Easy Performer averages 4.6 from 139 ratings.
Do BackTrax or Easy Performer have ads?
Easy Performer shows ads; BackTrax does not.
Which is updated more often, BackTrax or Easy Performer?
BackTrax ships an update monthly, and Easy Performer fortnightly. Most recently, BackTrax was updated on September 23, 2026 and Easy Performer on September 26, 2026.

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