# 4 Tracks Audio Recorder vs Alien Box

4 Tracks Audio Recorder and Alien Box both sit at 1.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 41% of 4 Tracks Audio Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alien Box's. 4 Tracks Audio Recorder also leads on update cadence (every 2 months vs every 38 months). Alien Box's advantage is price ($2.99 vs $9.99) and iOS requirement (10.0 vs 17.6). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

4 Tracks Audio Recorder costs $9.99 and Alien Box $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 1.2 for 4 Tracks Audio Recorder against 1.3 for Alien Box. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 3 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 41% of 4 Tracks Audio Recorder's written reviews are positive against 0% of Alien Box's.

4 Tracks Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, Alien Box every 38 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | 4 Tracks Audio Recorder | Alien Box |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [1.2 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-tracks-audio-recorder/id289584303/reviews) | **[1.3 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-box/id1235647874/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | **41.4% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 38 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 20 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [LittleCodeShop.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/288684013) | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) |

## What reviewers say

### 4 Tracks Audio Recorder

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/4-tracks-audio-recorder/id289584303)

This app is a multitrack digital audio recording studio for mobile devices. It allows users to record multiple audio takes, mix them down, and includes a synthesizer and metronome for precise recordings. It supports various audio file formats and offers CD-quality recording.

**Highlights:** Record multiple audio takes, Mixdown tracks, Integrated synthesizer, CD-Quality Recording, Metronome, Load audio files and loops

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### Alien Box

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/alien-box/id1235647874)

This audio effect plugin creates a unique sound with increased sustain and gentle, LFO-modulated vibes. It functions as an AUv3 effect for hosts like GarageBand or as a standalone app for real-time audio input processing.

**Highlights:** Unique sound enrichment, LFO modulated vibes, Complex resonator system, AUv3 plugin for hosts, Standalone app mode, Gain, Vibe, Depth, Reverb controls

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is 4 Tracks Audio Recorder free?

4 Tracks Audio Recorder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Alien Box free?

Alien Box costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or Alien Box?

Alien Box is rated higher. 4 Tracks Audio Recorder averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Alien Box averages 1.3 from 3 ratings.

### Do 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or Alien Box have ads?

Neither 4 Tracks Audio Recorder nor Alien Box shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or Alien Box?

4 Tracks Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and Alien Box every 38 months. Most recently, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder was updated on October 31, 2026 and Alien Box on November 2, 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.*