SunVox vs VividTracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Modular interface
- Pattern-based sequencer
- Microtonal sequencing
- Sample import (WAV, AIFF, XI)
- XM and MOD import
- MIDI import/export
- Built-in synthesizers and effects
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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!
VividTracker
Create and edit music modules with Amiga Protracker compatibility. This app offers a robust sample editor, iCloud support, and MIDI capabilities. It also allows exporting samples and pattern data to Korg hardware.
- Protracker module creation and editing
- 8-track support
- AudioCopy and Audiobus integration
- Advanced sample editor
- iCloud synchronization
- MIDI in/out
- Korg hardware sample export
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VividTracker is an Amiga Protracker compatible music maker app. You can load, save, edit, and create new ProTracker modules. You can also export samples to Korg NTS-1 and Korg Volca Sample. VividTracker is also a companion app to the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). You can mount the FTP-server and access the file system on the C64U. You can also upload and play mod-files, sid-files, crt-files, and prg-files directly from VividTracker. Disk images can be uploaded and mounted to either the A-drive or B-drive. Features: 1. Compatible with Protracker modules created on the Amiga, but with support for 8 tracks. 2. Supports AudioCopy: Import samples from other apps, export audio output to other apps. 3. Supports Audiobus: VividTracker can send audio to other apps like GarageBand and Cubasis through Audiobus. 4. Great sample editor, where you can easily set loop points, cut and paste samples, etc. 5. iCloud support. 6. AutoChord feature. 7. Cut, Copy and Paste rows, tracks or full patterns. 8. Load modules from other apps such as Mail or Safari. 9. Open modules in other apps from VividTracker. 10. MIDI in & out support. 11. Bluetooth keyboard support. 12. Send samples to Korg Volca Sample. 13. Send pattern data to Korg Volca Sample (this is the only app that can do this). 14. Export samples as Korg Logue user oscillators (this is the only app that can do this). 15. Ableton Link and Ableton Link Audio support.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: SunVox at 4.9 against VividTracker's 4.5. SunVox also leads on ratings volume (332 vs 35). On price, review sentiment, update cadence 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
SunVox costs $5.99 and VividTracker $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
SunVox holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SunVox has 332 ratings behind it against 35, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of SunVox's written reviews are positive against 88% of VividTracker's.
SunVox ships an update monthly, VividTracker every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | SunVox | VividTracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $5.99 | $5.99 |
| Rating | 4.9 (332 ratings) — better | 4.5 (35 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 93.4% of reviews — better | 87.7% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 332 — better | 35 |
| Update frequency | Monthly | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 110 MB | 15 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | Lars Forsberg |
Customer experience
SunVox
VividTracker
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
VividTracker
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
SunVox
No in-app purchases
VividTracker
No in-app purchases









