Comparison

MultiTrack DAW vs Loop ON

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

Head to head
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.

About

Loop ON

Record and compose music with a 12-track loop station. Apply real-time audio effects and dub tracks without interruption. Perfect for musicians wanting to capture improvisations or create beats.

Highlights
  • 12-track sound loop recording
  • Real-time recording
  • Dubbing tracks without stopping
  • 5 audio effects (Reverb, Filter, Vol, Pitch, Delay)
  • Low latency performance
  • Music sharing functionality
Features
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Loop ON is the app you need for recording music, sounds and your own improvisations. It's a 12-track recorder and loop station with audio FX. It's nothing easier: just press the rec button, and the app will do the rest for you. RECORD AND COMPOSE - 12 tracks to record sound loops; - Real time recording; - Dubbing any track without stopping. USE AUDIO FX - Use 5 audio effects for your music: Reverb (echo); Filter (for cutting different frequencies); Vol (volume and pan settings); Pitch (correction of pitch); Delay; - Apply various effects and immediately record the result. PERFORM ON STAGE, TRAIN YOUR SKILLS - No latency feature allows you to use the app directly on the stage; - Opportunity to immediately listen and evaluate your result. SHARE YOUR MUSIC - Just tap on the Share button and surprise your friends with your master beatbox or new song. Have you always dreamed of recording your improvisations on guitar or vocal jams? Or just wanted to try making rhythms like true beatbox masters? Or maybe you like to perform vocal tricks and want to practice alone with yourself? With Loop ON, it's possible for everyone, and just in a few taps! Just try it. Terms Of Use (https://clck.ru/TXy4B) Privacy Policy (https://clck.ru/TXxnz)

Screenshots

MultiTrack DAW4 screens
Loop ON4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Loop ON at Free against MultiTrack DAW's $4.99. Loop ON also leads on ratings volume (986 vs 217). MultiTrack DAW's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 36%) and chart position (#148 vs unranked). On rating, update cadence, 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

Loop ON is free to download; MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99 up front. MultiTrack DAW sells 3 one-off in-app purchases and Loop ON sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. 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 — 4.4 for MultiTrack DAW against 4.4 for Loop ON. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 217 and 986 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 77% of MultiTrack DAW's written reviews are positive against 36% of Loop ON's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiTrack DAW ships an update fortnightly, Loop ON every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 25, 2026 and September 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 7 level
MultiTrack DAW versus Loop ON: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTrack DAWLoop ON
Price$4.99Free — better
Rating4.4 (217 ratings)4.4 (986 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better35.9% of reviews
Number of ratings217986 — better
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#148 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB74 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarmonicdogTsovinar Popova

Customer experience

MultiTrack DAW

All ratings217 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral5.5%
Negative10.6%
Written reviews304 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.9%
Negative13.5%

Loop ON

All ratings986 ratings
Positive83.6%
Neutral3.9%
Negative12.6%
Written reviews220 reviews
Positive35.9%
Neutral6.8%
Negative57.3%

Bugs and requests

MultiTrack DAW

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Loop ON

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • App crashes when trying to access tutorial
  • Recordings not saving properly
  • Compatibility issues with newer iOS versions

Requested features

4 requests
  • Adjustable metronome
  • Ability to edit recorded tracks
  • More effects and sound manipulation options
  • Better sync and timing capabilities

In-app purchases

3 purchases

MultiTrack DAW

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

Loop ON

Subscriptions1
  • Premium Subscribe3 Days trial$7.991 Month
One-time3
  • Premium:Record live looping$6.99
  • PRO Pack (Black Friday Sale)$6.99
  • Crossed Pro Pack$6.99

Questions

Is MultiTrack DAW free?
MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is Loop ON free?
Loop ON is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, MultiTrack DAW or Loop ON?
MultiTrack DAW and Loop ON are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 217 and 986 ratings respectively.
Do MultiTrack DAW or Loop ON have ads?
Neither MultiTrack DAW nor Loop ON shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiTrack DAW or Loop ON?
MultiTrack DAW ships an update fortnightly, and Loop ON every 3 weeks. Most recently, MultiTrack DAW was updated on September 25, 2026 and Loop ON on September 26, 2026.

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