# BackTrax vs Easy Performer

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | BackTrax | Easy Performer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $14.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews) | **[4.6 (139 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 12 | **139** |
| Positive reviews | 25.0% of reviews | **66.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | **No** | Yes |
| Update frequency | Monthly | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 12 MB | 104 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aisle4 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293199585) | [RV Applications B.V.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1568507172) |

## What reviewers say

### BackTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Easy Performer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/easy-performer/id1617292282)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| MIDI Plugin | $17.99 | one-time |
| EasyPerformer Pro | $39.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to use and load sets
- 👍 Great for live performances
- 👍 Intuitive and user-friendly
- 👍 Web import is convenient
- 👍 Individual volume control

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 MIDI device recognition issues
- 🐛 Clunky song loading
- 🐛 Awkward setlist creation/navigation
- 🐛 No rewind button on pads
- 🐛 App requires Wi-Fi for verification

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*