# M vs Traces Traces Traces

The clearest difference is rating: Traces Traces Traces at 5.0 against M's 2.5. Traces Traces Traces also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). M's advantage is ratings volume (4 vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. M sells 5 in-app purchases, starting at $3.49 per month. Traces Traces Traces asks for nothing beyond the download.

Traces Traces Traces holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 2.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 1 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | M | Traces Traces Traces |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [2.5 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traces-traces-traces/id6749858633/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **4** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | — | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 25 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Nick Carter-Bond](https://appshunter.io/developer/1162644925) | [Elijah Temwani Zulu](https://appshunter.io/developer/1832494334) |

## What reviewers say

### M

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-gen/id1484274043)

This app automatically composes original music based on your chosen settings for duration, tempo, and style. You can refine compositions by liking or disliking sections, and export generated music in MP3, MIDI, or sheet music formats. It's designed for content creators, producers, and music enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Automated music composition, Customizable duration, tempo, and style, Like/Dislike feedback for refinement, Export in MP3, MIDI, and PDF formats, Track Editor for rewriting sections, Separate track generation (melody, harmony, bass, percussion)

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Commercial Use License | $3.49 | per month |
| Sharing Pack | $4.49 | per month |
| Library Expansion (+50 slots) | $2.99 | one-time |
| Library Expansion (+100 slots) | $4.99 | one-time |
| Downloads Pack | $6.99 | one-time |


### Traces Traces Traces

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/traces-traces-traces/id6749858633)

This app encourages users to discover and create music by capturing everyday objects. Users can generate melodies from objects, manipulate sounds in real-time by rotating their device, and record their sonic creations. It also features a public map to explore sounds shared by others.

**Highlights:** Capture objects to generate melodies, Shape sound by rotating phone, Record and save performances, Share traces on a public map, Explore sounds from other users

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is M free?

M is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Traces Traces Traces free?

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

### Which has better reviews, M or Traces Traces Traces?

Traces Traces Traces is rated higher. M averages 2.5 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Traces Traces Traces averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

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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.*