Comparison

4 Tracks LX vs Audiostar Multitrack Mixer

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

Audiostar Multitrack Mixer

This app offers a powerful multitrack digital recording mixer, functioning as a portable studio for musicians, sound enthusiasts, and anyone needing high-quality audio capture. It allows for vocal and instrument track laying, sound effect recording, and practice sessions, with easy file sharing and customization options.

Highlights
  • Multitrack recording mixer
  • Portable recording studio
  • High-quality audio recordings
  • iTunes and email file sharing
  • Real-time audio level display
  • Customizable background image
Features
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Powerful multitrack digital recording mixer. Great for laying down vocal and instrument tracks, capturing sound effects, recording practice sessions, and more! Fully featured portable recording studio for serious sound enthusiasts. Also functions as a sophisticated and easy to use general purpose audio recorder with file sharing. Now you can download your recordings through iTunes and import them into your favorite audio editor for a truly professional recording experience. Also, customize your background image with one of our included pictures or one from your photo album! NOTED FEATURES: • Selectable Recording Quality Setting • iTunes and Email File Sharing of Recorded Tracks • Real-Time Audio Input and Output Level Display • Professional High Quality Audio Recordings • Personalized Background Image • 4-Track Recording Mixer • Synchronized Playback • Auto-Extend Session • Session Lock Control • Duplicate Session • Rename Session • Track Muting • Session Notes • Plus more! Comes with built in comprehensive User Guide! A MUST HAVE APP FOR: • Musicians • Singers • Sound Effects Specialists • Recording Engineers And anyone else who wants high-quality digital recordings they can share with family, friends, and business associates. ATTENTION GUITAR PLAYERS!!! Check out Castiv's Guitar Sidekick - An iPhone & iPod holder specially made to view and use apps right on your guitar! Find it at: www.castiv.com DEVICE COMPATABILITY: Audiostar works on all iPhones and iPods running iOS 8 and higher.

Screenshots

4 Tracks LX3 screens
Audiostar Multitrack Mixer4 screens

Verdict

The call

4 Tracks LX and Audiostar Multitrack Mixer both sit at 2.2 stars, but that hides the real split: 44% of 4 Tracks LX's written reviews are positive against 7% of Audiostar Multitrack Mixer's. 4 Tracks LX also leads on update cadence (every 5 months vs every 11 months). Audiostar Multitrack Mixer's advantage is iOS requirement (8.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. 4 Tracks LX sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Audiostar Multitrack Mixer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 2.2 for 4 Tracks LX against 2.3 for Audiostar Multitrack Mixer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of 4 Tracks LX's written reviews are positive against 7% of Audiostar Multitrack Mixer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, Audiostar Multitrack Mixer every 11 months. The most recent releases landed on October 31, 2026 and November 1, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
4 Tracks LX versus Audiostar Multitrack Mixer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter4 Tracks LXAudiostar Multitrack Mixer
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.2 (10 ratings)2.3 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews43.8% of reviews — better6.7% of reviews
Number of ratings10 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 5 months — betterEvery 11 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS17.68.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size20 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLittleCodeShop.comProcypher Software Co.

Customer experience

4 Tracks LX

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

Audiostar Multitrack Mixer

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral0.0%
Negative71.4%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive6.7%
Neutral4.4%
Negative88.9%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

4 Tracks LX

One-time1
  • Essential tools$7.99
1 purchases

Audiostar Multitrack Mixer

One-time1
  • Audiostar Full Unlock$4.99

Questions

Is 4 Tracks LX free?
4 Tracks LX is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Audiostar Multitrack Mixer free?
Audiostar Multitrack Mixer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, 4 Tracks LX or Audiostar Multitrack Mixer?
Audiostar Multitrack Mixer is rated higher. 4 Tracks LX averages 2.2 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Audiostar Multitrack Mixer averages 2.3 from 7 ratings.
Do 4 Tracks LX or Audiostar Multitrack Mixer have ads?
Neither 4 Tracks LX nor Audiostar Multitrack Mixer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 4 Tracks LX or Audiostar Multitrack Mixer?
4 Tracks LX ships an update every 5 months, and Audiostar Multitrack Mixer every 11 months. Most recently, 4 Tracks LX was updated on October 31, 2026 and Audiostar Multitrack Mixer on November 1, 2026.

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