Comparison

Pulsar vs A1 Multitrack Record

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

Head to head
About

Pulsar

This music app provides a virtual drum machine with 8 pads for improvising and playing along to built-in rhythm presets. It features real-time rhythm switching, tempo control, and various effects. It also supports Ableton Link and MIDI for seamless integration with other music software and hardware.

Highlights
  • 8-pad drum machine
  • Built-in rhythm presets
  • Real-time rhythm switching
  • Tempo and accent control
  • Drive, reverb, and filter effects
  • Ableton Link synchronization
  • MIDI In/Out support
  • AUv3 compatibility
Features
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Pulsar-ES is a sample-based drum machine inspired by the Estradin Pulsar. Start with 128 factory rhythms, 64 in bank A and 64 in bank B, play the eight-pad kit, and edit MIDI notes and velocities. In version 1.0.8, Random rhythm generates a new pattern in the current slot. Swing adjusts the timing from 0 to 100%. Shape the sound with filter, reverb, overdrive, delay, chorus and compression. Save edited rhythms as separate user patterns; the factory patterns remain available. Open LINK for tempo-sync settings with compatible peers. Start/stop synchronization is a separate setting. With a MIDI output selected and a compatible route configured, send pattern notes to another instrument. In a plug-in host, routing depends on the host. For iPhone and iPad: standalone app and AUv3. Hosting, MIDI and Link features require the corresponding compatible setup.

About

A1 Multitrack Record

Features
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USB Multitrack Recorder App. Connect any USB Class Compliant Devices for up to 16-Channels of Audio Recording. Including Yamaha RUIO, Yamaha DM7/DM3, Dante AVIO and other USB Audio Interfaces. - Turn on Audio Engine - Auto initializes Channel Count for Connected USB Device - Arm and Rename Channels in Ch Menu - Tap each Channel to Arm and Name Individual Channels - Press Rec and Enter Recording Name. Start Recording. (MAKE SURE PROPER CHANNELS ARE ARMED) - Record at 48K 32-Bit Float. (Records into internal memory that persists after app close - After stopping record, files are available to export files in the Recordings Menu (Up to 64 Slots). Files are available in Recordings Menu until deleted or purged. - To Share, Export Selected Recording Files and choose destination from Apple Share Card. Files will be Zipped and Exported to chosen destination. - Import files into DAW or NLE for editing.

Screenshots

Pulsar4 screens
A1 Multitrack Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Pulsar at $4.99 against A1 Multitrack Record's $9.99. Pulsar also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On ads, in-app purchases and device support 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

Pulsar costs $4.99 and A1 Multitrack Record $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Pulsar versus A1 Multitrack Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPulsarA1 Multitrack Record
Price$4.99 — better$9.99
Rating4.3 (7 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings7 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size69 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperDmytro KiroJeremy Horn

In-app purchases

None

Pulsar

No in-app purchases

None

A1 Multitrack Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Pulsar free?
Pulsar costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A1 Multitrack Record free?
A1 Multitrack Record costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Pulsar or A1 Multitrack Record have ads?
Neither Pulsar nor A1 Multitrack Record shows ads.

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