Comparison

4 Tracks LX vs MultiTrack DAW

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 DAW

Record, edit, and mix multi-track audio projects with professional-grade features. Supports numerous audio formats and input methods, offering flexible creative control for musicians and audio producers on the go.

Highlights
  • Up to 32 audio tracks
  • Non-linear, non-destructive editing
  • Inter-App Audio / AudioUnits v3 support
  • Built-in EQ, Compressor, Reverb, and Delay
  • Multiple import/export options
  • Adjustable metronome and time signatures
Features
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The power of a digital audio workstation in the palm of your hand. Release your creativity with up to 32 high quality audio tracks. Record multiple takes, harmonies, solos, and experiments. No more worrying about bouncing - each instrument can have its own track. More cowbell? No problem! Build new songs like a recording studio, with the monitoring and overdubbing capabilities of MultiTrack DAW. Move and trim audio until it's perfect, and mix the sound until it's just right. Export your work with a multitude of sharing options. INPUT MultiTrack has a wide range of input capabilities, including the built-in mic, headset mics, and USB interfaces and mics. AudioUnits (AUv3) and IAA (Inter-App Audio) are also supported as inputs and as effects. AUDIO FILES File types for import include mp3, ogg, wav, aac, m4a, aif, and m4a. MultiTrack now offers 8 ways to get audio files in and out: iTunes/Finder File Sharing, Wi-Fi, Drag&Drop, Copy/Paste, 'Open in...', Airdrop, the Files app, and importing from the Music Library. Whole projects can be archived in-app and shared, and sent directly to other devices using AirDrop, Wi-Fi, or any other iOS sharing method. FEATURES 2 stereo audio tracks, upgradable to 32, for simultaneous playback. 16 inputs simultaneously (USB interface required). 16, 24, or 32 bit floating point at 44.1, 48, 88.2 or 96 kHz, professional quality lossless audio for each track. Inter-App Audio / AudioUnits v3 - Generators, Instruments, and Effects supported. Up to 4 AU/IAA plugins on each track, the 2 effects busses, and the master out. Sidechain capable, use the 'SC' button to pick a source track pre/post FX. Audiobus 3 - Can be used as a sender for any track or master out. Supports saving and restoring state. Non-linear, non-destructive editing using Regions and Bins. Built-in track Compressor and EQ (2 bands parametric, 2 bands shelving). Built-in Sweet Reverb and Stereo Delay available as bus effects. Grid View with Snap to easily align regions. Freeze tracks for improved performance. Metronome adjustable from 40 to 240 BPM. Various musical Time Signatures. Ruler showing bars/beats/divisions/ticks or timecode. Volume faders have +12db of gain boost. Per-Region volume and fade in and out, with realtime audio monitoring while editing. Ability to monitor the input signal with effects, while recording the raw input. Looping with the Loop Markers. Hotbox popup control (Long-touch over track) with context sensitive buttons. Audio Browser allows preview of audio files in the song. Snap, Punch, Input Monitor, Auto Input, Undo and Redo, and many more features. Smart Snap displays red vertical lines with exact snapping placement, snaps to any other region or ruler line. MORE FEATURES Beautifully rendered waveforms at multiple zoom levels. Low latency VU meters for each track. 64 bit audio processing. Latency compensation with selectable buffer sizes. Zip compression of song projects for backup/restore. Wav, mp3, ogg, ALAC, FLAC, and m4a compression for mixdown with selectable bitrates. Free 'Sound Copy' app extension allows copying audio to the General Pasteboard from outside MultiTrack. Many, many more features. For more information visit harmonicdog.com * USB Audio requires Lightning to USB Camera Adapter.

Screenshots

4 Tracks LX3 screens
MultiTrack DAW4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 4 Tracks LX at Free against MultiTrack DAW's $4.99. MultiTrack DAW's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 2.2) and review sentiment (77% vs 44%). 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 LX is free to download; MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99 up front. 4 Tracks LX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and MultiTrack DAW sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTrack DAW holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTrack DAW has 217 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 44% of 4 Tracks LX's written reviews are positive against 77% of MultiTrack DAW's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, MultiTrack DAW fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 14, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
4 Tracks LX versus MultiTrack DAW: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Tracks LXMultiTrack DAW
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating2.2 (10 ratings)4.4 (217 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews76.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10217 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.611.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB17 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittleCodeShop.comHarmonicdog

Customer experience

4 Tracks LX

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

MultiTrack DAW

All ratings217 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews306 reviews
Positive76.8%
Neutral9.8%
Negative13.4%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4 Tracks LX

One-time1
  • Essential tools$7.99
3 purchases

MultiTrack DAW

One-time3
  • Add 8 Stereo Tracks$4.99
  • Add more tracks$4.99
  • Add 16 Stereo Tracks$9.99

Questions

Is 4 Tracks LX free?
4 Tracks LX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is MultiTrack DAW free?
MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack DAW?
MultiTrack DAW is rated higher. 4 Tracks LX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while MultiTrack DAW averages 4.4 from 217 ratings.
Do 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack DAW have ads?
Neither 4 Tracks LX nor MultiTrack DAW shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 Tracks LX or MultiTrack DAW?
4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, and MultiTrack DAW fortnightly. Most recently, 4 Tracks LX was updated on September 14, 2026 and MultiTrack DAW on September 29, 2026.

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