Comparison

4 Tracks Audio Recorder vs MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

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

Head to head
About

4 Tracks Audio Recorder

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
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4 Tracks is the original multitrack digital recording studio for the iPhone. Simple to use and very light (under 10mb) this is the audio tool that you can always have with you. It was used to create full albums ( including Chris Price's Homesick). Features : - Record in multiple takes from your microphone or with real instruments. - Mixdown your tracks - Integrated synthesizer - Onscreen keyboard - Loads audio files and loop (AIFF, WAV, loops)! - CD-Quality Recording 16 bit, 44.1 kHz - Metronome allows you to create time perfect recordings (60 to 200) bpm - Save and manage your tracks using a clean interface - monitoring gives live feedback even when not recording so you can adjust settings. Buying 4 tracks gives you all the new major features that will be implemented in the future.

About

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

Record and layer up to 8 mono or stereo audio tracks per instance. This AUv3 compatible plugin offers advanced editing, mixing, and export capabilities for musicians and producers. Create loops, record vocals, or build full song arrangements for use in other DAWs.

Highlights
  • 8 mono/stereo tracks per instance
  • Integrated 8-channel mixer
  • CPU-friendly delay and reverb
  • Multi-level undo function
  • Sample accurate punch in/out
  • Drag and drop file support
  • Mix-down and looping capabilities
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This is an AUv3 compatible Multi-Track Recorder plugin specifically designed for AUM and other DAW's that don't support audio recording capabilities. MultiTrack can be used for a host of purposes such as a tool for recording and layering audio for export to other DAW's , creating that perfect loop for other third party applications or recording vocal sessions to accompany you in AUM. Its uses are endless. It features the ability to record up to 8 mono or stereo audio tracks per instance, with the ability to run multiple instances under the control of your host DAW. MultiTrack has the ability to run standalone using it's own transport or synced to a host which allows synchronous control of multiple instances. MultiTrack supports various recording modes including the ability to set punch in and out points for sample accurate recordings. Press the Host Sync in order to the advantage of the hosts transport controls or enable the remote button to enable host recording controls (great for NS2). Use the Audio Pool window to quickly and easily import, export and perform mix-downs of audio clips. Quickly and easily move audio files using drag and drop to the time line or between the audio pool and the Files App. Imported audio is automatically converted to the projects sample rate. The audio pool also features the ability to copy and paste audio directly from the iOS pasteboard as well as preview and manage your data. An intergrated 8 channel mixer allows you to control the level, pan and effect send levels. Although AUM allows some great routing options for third party effects, MultiTrack also includes an extremely CPU friendly beat synced delay and reverb which can be used where recording pre-effected instruments is not an option. MultiTrack allows per clip volume level as well as being able to control start and end cropping and fade in/out on a clip by clip basis. All these operations are quick and easy to make using the touch screen alone. Also included is the ability to perform operations such as splitting, normalising, reversing and time stretching of audio clips all with a multi-level undo built right in. A comprehensive set of selection, copying and duplication tools make editing a breeze. Each track has it's own mute, solo and metering which can also be used to monitoring incoming signal levels. Finally you have the ability to mix down a selected range of your song or create perfectly looped samples for use in other DAW's , samplers and drum machines such as DigiStix. Features: ○ 8 tracks per instance. ○ Mixer with level, pan and effect settings. ○ Mix mono or stereo clips on a track. ○ Built in CPU friendly delay and reverb. ○ Multi-level undo function. ○ Loop play and record modes (when not synced to host). ○ Mix-down facility. ○ Cut, copy, paste and duplicate clips. ○ Ability to sync to host tempo. ○ Metronome with count-in. ○ Drag and drop support with the Files App. ○ Backup and Restore of individual songs. ○ Automatic conversion of imported audio. ○ Zoom mode for use when cropping clips.

Screenshots

4 Tracks Audio Recorder3 screens
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: MultiTrack Recorder Plugin at 4.1 against 4 Tracks Audio Recorder's 1.2. MultiTrack Recorder Plugin also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and review sentiment (61% vs 41%). 4 Tracks Audio Recorder's advantage is price ($9.99 vs $10.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

4 Tracks Audio Recorder costs $9.99 and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin $10.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTrack Recorder Plugin has 34 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 41% of 4 Tracks Audio Recorder's written reviews are positive against 61% of MultiTrack Recorder Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 Tracks Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 12, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
4 Tracks Audio Recorder versus MultiTrack Recorder Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Tracks Audio RecorderMultiTrack Recorder Plugin
Price$9.99 — better$10.99
Rating1.2 (5 ratings)4.1 (34 ratings) — better
Positive reviews41.4% of reviews60.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings534 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.613 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittleCodeShop.com4Pockets.com

Customer experience

4 Tracks Audio Recorder

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%
Written reviews99 reviews
Positive41.4%
Neutral16.2%
Negative42.4%

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

All ratings34 ratings
Positive70.6%
Neutral11.8%
Negative17.6%
Written reviews38 reviews
Positive60.5%
Neutral21.1%
Negative18.4%

In-app purchases

None

4 Tracks Audio Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 Tracks Audio Recorder free?
4 Tracks Audio Recorder costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is MultiTrack Recorder Plugin free?
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin costs $10.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin is rated higher. 4 Tracks Audio Recorder averages 1.2 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while MultiTrack Recorder Plugin averages 4.1 from 34 ratings.
Do 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin have ads?
Neither 4 Tracks Audio Recorder nor MultiTrack Recorder Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
4 Tracks Audio Recorder ships an update every 2 months, and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4 Tracks Audio Recorder was updated on November 10, 2026 and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin on November 12, 2026.

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