Comparison

MultiTrack DAW vs MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

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

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

Record and layer up to 8 mono or stereo audio tracks per instance. This AUv3 compatible plugin offers advanced editing, mixing, and export capabilities for musicians and producers. Create loops, record vocals, or build full song arrangements for use in other DAWs.

Highlights
  • 8 mono/stereo tracks per instance
  • Integrated 8-channel mixer
  • CPU-friendly delay and reverb
  • Multi-level undo function
  • Sample accurate punch in/out
  • Drag and drop file support
  • Mix-down and looping capabilities
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This is an AUv3 compatible Multi-Track Recorder plugin specifically designed for AUM and other DAW's that don't support audio recording capabilities. MultiTrack can be used for a host of purposes such as a tool for recording and layering audio for export to other DAW's , creating that perfect loop for other third party applications or recording vocal sessions to accompany you in AUM. Its uses are endless. It features the ability to record up to 8 mono or stereo audio tracks per instance, with the ability to run multiple instances under the control of your host DAW. MultiTrack has the ability to run standalone using it's own transport or synced to a host which allows synchronous control of multiple instances. MultiTrack supports various recording modes including the ability to set punch in and out points for sample accurate recordings. Press the Host Sync in order to the advantage of the hosts transport controls or enable the remote button to enable host recording controls (great for NS2). Use the Audio Pool window to quickly and easily import, export and perform mix-downs of audio clips. Quickly and easily move audio files using drag and drop to the time line or between the audio pool and the Files App. Imported audio is automatically converted to the projects sample rate. The audio pool also features the ability to copy and paste audio directly from the iOS pasteboard as well as preview and manage your data. An intergrated 8 channel mixer allows you to control the level, pan and effect send levels. Although AUM allows some great routing options for third party effects, MultiTrack also includes an extremely CPU friendly beat synced delay and reverb which can be used where recording pre-effected instruments is not an option. MultiTrack allows per clip volume level as well as being able to control start and end cropping and fade in/out on a clip by clip basis. All these operations are quick and easy to make using the touch screen alone. Also included is the ability to perform operations such as splitting, normalising, reversing and time stretching of audio clips all with a multi-level undo built right in. A comprehensive set of selection, copying and duplication tools make editing a breeze. Each track has it's own mute, solo and metering which can also be used to monitoring incoming signal levels. Finally you have the ability to mix down a selected range of your song or create perfectly looped samples for use in other DAW's , samplers and drum machines such as DigiStix. Features: ○ 8 tracks per instance. ○ Mixer with level, pan and effect settings. ○ Mix mono or stereo clips on a track. ○ Built in CPU friendly delay and reverb. ○ Multi-level undo function. ○ Loop play and record modes (when not synced to host). ○ Mix-down facility. ○ Cut, copy, paste and duplicate clips. ○ Ability to sync to host tempo. ○ Metronome with count-in. ○ Drag and drop support with the Files App. ○ Backup and Restore of individual songs. ○ Automatic conversion of imported audio. ○ Zoom mode for use when cropping clips.

Screenshots

MultiTrack DAW4 screens
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: MultiTrack Recorder Plugin at none against MultiTrack DAW's 3. MultiTrack DAW's advantage is rating (4.4 vs 4.1) and review sentiment (77% vs 59%). On update cadence, ads, chart position 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

MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99 and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin $6.99 up front. MultiTrack DAW sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. MultiTrack Recorder Plugin asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

MultiTrack DAW holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 4.1. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: MultiTrack DAW has 217 ratings behind it against 33, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of MultiTrack DAW's written reviews are positive against 59% of MultiTrack Recorder Plugin's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

MultiTrack DAW ships an update fortnightly, MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 4 level
MultiTrack DAW versus MultiTrack Recorder Plugin: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMultiTrack DAWMultiTrack Recorder Plugin
Price$4.99 — better$6.99
Rating4.4 (217 ratings) — better4.1 (33 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better59.5% of reviews
Number of ratings217 — better33
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
Best chart rank#128 — better#196
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better13
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHarmonicdog4Pockets.com

Customer experience

MultiTrack DAW

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

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

All ratings33 ratings
Positive69.7%
Neutral12.1%
Negative18.2%
Written reviews37 reviews
Positive59.5%
Neutral21.6%
Negative18.9%

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
None

MultiTrack Recorder Plugin

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is MultiTrack DAW free?
MultiTrack DAW costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is MultiTrack Recorder Plugin free?
MultiTrack Recorder Plugin costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, MultiTrack DAW or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
MultiTrack DAW is rated higher. MultiTrack DAW averages 4.4 out of 5 from 217 ratings, while MultiTrack Recorder Plugin averages 4.1 from 33 ratings.
Do MultiTrack DAW or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin have ads?
Neither MultiTrack DAW nor MultiTrack Recorder Plugin shows ads.
Which is updated more often, MultiTrack DAW or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
MultiTrack DAW ships an update fortnightly, and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin every 2 weeks. Most recently, MultiTrack DAW was updated on September 25, 2026 and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin on September 25, 2026.
Which is more popular, MultiTrack DAW or MultiTrack Recorder Plugin?
MultiTrack DAW currently peaks at #128 in the App Store charts, and MultiTrack Recorder Plugin at #196. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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