Comparison

SunVox vs M8 Music Tracker

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

Head to head
About

SunVox

This is a powerful, cross-platform modular synthesizer and pattern-based music sequencer. It offers a wide range of built-in synthesizers, effects, and sample support for creating complex musical compositions.

Highlights
  • Modular interface
  • Pattern-based sequencer
  • Microtonal sequencing
  • Sample import (WAV, AIFF, XI)
  • XM and MOD import
  • MIDI import/export
  • Built-in synthesizers and effects
Features
Currently charting
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SunVox is one of the most powerful music creation tools for iOS. It is a small and fast cross-platform modular synthesizer with pattern based sequencer (tracker). [ Key features ] • Modular interface. • Powerful microtonal sequencer. • Highly optimized synth algorithms. • Support of 16/24/32bit WAV, AIFF and XI samples. • XM (FastTracker) and MOD (ProTracker, OctaMED) import. • Multitrack WAV export. • MIDI import/export. • MIDI IN/OUT. • Mic/Line recording (using the Sampler). • Audio Unit Extension (AUv3 instrument/effect), Audiobus. • Generative music features: random selection of notes, random values of controllers, probability effects. • It's possible to use SunVox engine in your own applications using the free library for developers. • It is also available for other systems (see the site). [ Brief instruction ] The main menu - button with the SunVox icon in the upper left corner of the screen. To connect one module (source) to another (destination): first touch on the source, second touch on the destination. Official SunVox homepage, user manual, video tutorials: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox SunVox music: https://warmplace.ru/soft/sunvox/#music Found a bug? Have some questions? Just write me directly: nightradio@gmail.com The answer comes immediately! [ Built-in synthesizers & effects ] • Generators; • DrumSynth with 120 unique synthetic drum sounds; • FM synthesizer; • Multisample instrument; • SpectraVoice (FFT-based synthesizer for warm atmospheric sounds); • Side Chain Compressor; • Distortion; • Echo & Reverb; • Equalizer & Filters; • Flanger; • Loop (for glitch effects); • Vocal Filter (for human voice simulation); • Vorbis Player; • WaveShaper; • Pitch Detector; • Pitch Shifter; • and more ... [ Jordan Rudess about this app ] Sunvox is a serious music application. I am personally running it on my iphone. In the overcrowded world of music apps, Sunvox stands out as both unique and powerful. If you are a musician and own an iphone, you owe it to yourself to try this amazing application!

About

M8 Music Tracker

Create and arrange music with a portable eight-track tracker, synthesizer, and sequencer. Features multiple synth engines, sample playback, and advanced sequencing tools. Offers extensive connectivity and compatibility with hardware and other M8 users.

Highlights
  • Eight-track music tracker and sequencer
  • Multiple built-in synth engines (Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth)
  • Sampler for playback and recording
  • Advanced sequencing with modulation, scales, and effects
  • MIDI instrument control
  • CoreMIDI and IAA integration
  • Portrait and landscape support
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M8 tracker is an eight-track music tracker, sequencer, and synthesizer from Dirtywave. Create and arrange music using a portable tracker workflow. Sequences are built from phrases and chains, which can be arranged independently across eight tracks with sequencing and modulation at each step. Instruments • Wavsynth - Chip synth inspired wavetable synth • Macrosynth - Macro oscillators of over 40 unique synthesis engines • FMSynth - Four-operator FM synthesis • Hypersynth - Six-note 13 oscillator swarm synth • Sampler - Sample playback and recording • MIDI instruments for controlling internal or external gear • Up to 128 instruments per song Sequencing • Eight independent monophonic tracks • Instrument tables for advanced modulation • Scales, grooves, probability, and comprehensive effect commands • Live performance and song-rendering tools Connectivity • CoreMIDI input and output • External computer keyboards and game controllers • Ableton Link support • AUv3 plugin version • Inter-App Audio (IAA) integration • Launchpad Pro MKIII support M8 supports portrait and landscape orientations on iPhone and iPad. Projects, instruments, samples, themes, and rendered audio are accessible through the Files app. Built-in contextual help explains every view with shortcuts. M8 for iOS provides the complete M8 workflow in a portable, touch-enabled interface. Songs and bundles are fully compatible with M8 hardware and can be transferred between devices and shared with other M8 users. Join the Dirtywave Discord community to share music, get help, and discuss M8.

Screenshots

SunVox4 screens
M8 Music Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: SunVox at $5.99 against M8 Music Tracker's $29.99. SunVox also leads on ratings volume (336 vs 106) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). M8 Music Tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs monthly) and chart position (#16 vs #188). On rating, review sentiment, ads and in-app purchases 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

SunVox costs $5.99 and M8 Music Tracker $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for SunVox against 5.0 for M8 Music Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 336 and 106 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of SunVox's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8 Music Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

SunVox ships an update monthly, M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
SunVox versus M8 Music Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSunVoxM8 Music Tracker
Price$5.99 — better$29.99
Rating4.9 (336 ratings)5.0 (106 ratings) — better
Positive reviews93.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings336 — better106
Update frequencyMonthlyEvery 4 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#188#16 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size110 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovDirtywave

Customer experience

SunVox

All ratings332 ratings
Positive96.7%
Neutral0.9%
Negative2.4%
Written reviews272 reviews
Positive93.4%
Neutral2.9%
Negative3.7%

M8 Music Tracker

All ratings97 ratings
Positive99.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.0%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

SunVox

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Inconsistent behavior when importing/exporting projects

Requested features

5 requests
  • Improved file management and organization
  • Expanded MIDI and automation capabilities
  • Ability to create and save custom module presets
  • More intuitive and streamlined user interface
  • Support for external MIDI controllers and keyboards

M8 Music Tracker

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

SunVox

No in-app purchases

None

M8 Music Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is SunVox free?
SunVox costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is M8 Music Tracker free?
M8 Music Tracker costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, SunVox or M8 Music Tracker?
M8 Music Tracker is rated higher. SunVox averages 4.9 out of 5 from 336 ratings, while M8 Music Tracker averages 5.0 from 106 ratings.
Do SunVox or M8 Music Tracker have ads?
Neither SunVox nor M8 Music Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, SunVox or M8 Music Tracker?
SunVox ships an update monthly, and M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, SunVox was updated on October 23, 2026 and M8 Music Tracker on October 22, 2026.
Which is more popular, SunVox or M8 Music Tracker?
SunVox currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and M8 Music Tracker at #16. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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