Comparison

4 Tracks LX 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 LX

This multitrack digital audio workstation allows you to record, mix, and share complete songs on your iPhone. It offers high-quality recording, a built-in synthesizer, and the ability to load audio files and loops for on-the-go music creation.

Highlights
  • Multitrack digital recording
  • Integrated synthesizer
  • Load audio files and loops
  • CD-Quality Recording (16 bit, 44.1 kHz)
  • Metronome for time-perfect recordings
  • Mixdown tracks
  • Share complete songs
Features
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4 Tracks is the original multitrack digital recording studio for the iPhone. Simple to use and very light, this is the audio tool that you can always have with you. We worked hard to bring you the best sound quality and the lowest latency possible on device. 4 Tracks focuses on features that are useful and quick to access on a mobile device, you can create and share a complete song in a few steps. Create on the go and make it to the charts ! It was used to create full albums ( including Chris Price's Homesick). Features of the unlocked version : - Mixdown your tracks - Integrated synthesizer - 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 - Monitoring - Save and manage your tracks using a clean interface

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
Currently charting
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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 LX3 screens
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 4 Tracks LX at Free against MultiTrack Recorder Plugin's $6.99. MultiTrack Recorder Plugin's advantage is rating (4.1 vs 2.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On ads 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 LX is free to download; MultiTrack Recorder Plugin costs $6.99 up front. 4 Tracks LX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. MultiTrack Recorder Plugin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 2.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 4 Tracks LX's written reviews are positive against 59% of MultiTrack Recorder Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard9 real differences · 2 level
4 Tracks LX versus MultiTrack Recorder Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Tracks LXMultiTrack Recorder Plugin
PriceFree — better$6.99
Rating2.2 (10 ratings)4.1 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews59.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings1033 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank—#194 — better
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 LX

All ratings10 ratings
Positive20.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative60.0%
Written reviews32 reviews
Positive43.8%
Neutral9.4%
Negative46.9%

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

All ratings33 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral21.6%
Negative18.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4 Tracks LX

One-time1
  • Essential tools$7.99
None

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 4 Tracks LX free?
4 Tracks LX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTrack Recorder Plugin free?
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin is rated higher. 4 Tracks LX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MultiTrack Recorder Plugin averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin have ads?
Neither 4 Tracks LX nor MultiTrack Recorder Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. Most recently, 4 Tracks LX was updated on September 14, 2026 and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin on September 25, 2026.

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