Comparison

Tabletop vs SP Multitrack Songwriting

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

Head to head
About

Tabletop

Create music with a modular studio environment. Mix and match over 40 virtual instruments, effects, and sequencers to compose songs, beats, and mashups. Expand your sound palette by purchasing additional devices.

Highlights
  • Modular music creation environment
  • Over 40 virtual instruments and effects
  • Mix and match devices
  • Create beats, songs, and mashups
  • Piano roll timeline editor
  • MIDI support
  • Share music to SoundCloud
Features
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Tabletop is an expandable studio with over a dozen included musical devices. Tabletop is a modular environment where you can mix and match different devices. Select from over 40 devices including samplers, mixers, effects, sequencers and more. Buy only the gear you need from an expanding catalog. Need help? Email support@retronyms.com and we’ll answer your questions. Retronyms has partnered with industry giants like Akai Professional and Arturia to create some of the Tabletop-Ready Apps, like iMPC, iMini, and iProphet! Using the Tabletop features of time stretching and pitch shifting, you can slice loops and time stretch them to different tempos and pitches in iMPC Pro. You can also use sliced loops from purchased AudioCopy sound packs inside Gridlock and iMPC Pro. Loops from these sound packs will automatically match the tempo of your sessions. Tabletop is an audio playground where you can create beats, compose songs, mix live, make mashups with samples from your iPod library, and more... the possibilities are endless. Plug the output of a keyboard into a delay to add an echo, or wire it up to a mixer and adjust the pan. Chain up multiple effects to create new and evolving sounds. FEATURES: • 43 devices including effects, sequencers, drum machines, and synths • 14 devices are included for free • 64 bit audio support • Access powerful Tabletop-Ready Apps • Piano Roll style timeline editor • Cut, copy, paste, duplicate, and create notes • Control Tabletop’s keyboards, drum pads, knobs, faders, and other parameters • Correct note timing with Fix to Grid • Edit note length and velocity • Undo changes and edits with Tabletop’s History Menu • Features Core MIDI Support • Works with any MIDI-compatible hardware • Customize control mapping with Midi Learn mode • Connect multiple devices • Share your music to SoundCloud and interact with other Tabletop users

About

SP Multitrack Songwriting

This app combines a songwriting editor with a multitrack recording studio. It offers tools like a rhyming dictionary and synonym/antonym finder, allowing users to record vocals over beats and share their creations. Premium features include a 4-track studio and ad-free experience.

Highlights
  • Songwriting editor
  • Multitrack studio recording
  • Rhyming dictionary
  • Synonyms and antonyms
  • Import your own beats
  • Export lyrics and recordings
Features
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Pro Songwriting tools + Multitrack Recording Studio + Beats The triple threat mashup that will keep you inspired and propel you from concept to completed song in no time! Write it. Pro Songwriting editor with rhyming dictionary, synonyms and antonyms Sing it. Record vocals over beats with an easy to use multitrack studio Share it. Publish your hit songs to the built in community or share via Facebook and Twitter SP Multitrack is free to download and use. The free Version of SP Multitrack is ad supported and includes the following: Key Features: ⁃Songwriting Editor ⁃Multitrack Studio Recording ⁃Built in Beat Store ⁃Import your own Beats ⁃Rhymes, Synonyms & Antonyms ⁃Universal for iPhone and iPad ⁃iCloud sync between iPhone and iPad ⁃Export and Share Lyrics and Recordings Premium Features: ⁃Increased productivity with a 4 Track Recording Studio ⁃Immediate access to 5 FREE Beat Tracks to jump start your creativity ⁃5 Different Beats published each month for FREE download ⁃No advertisements SP Multitrack Premium adds the great features above and is available through an auto-renewing subscription. Two subscription options: ⁃SP Multitrack Premium monthly for $3.99 ⁃SP Multitrack Premium annually for $39.99 Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iTunes account. Your subscription will automatically renew unless cancelled at least 24-hours before the end of the current period. You will not be able to cancel a subscription during the active period. You can manage your subscriptions in the Account Settings after purchase. SP Multitrack is a universal app available for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch.

Screenshots

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: SP Multitrack Songwriting at 4.4 against Tabletop's 3.3. SP Multitrack Songwriting also leads on device support (3 vs 1). Tabletop's advantage is review sentiment (55% vs 33%). On price, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Tabletop sells 11 one-off in-app purchases and SP Multitrack Songwriting sells 11 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

SP Multitrack Songwriting holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 3.3. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 85 and 90 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 55% of Tabletop's written reviews are positive against 33% of SP Multitrack Songwriting's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 21, 2026 and October 20, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Tabletop versus SP Multitrack Songwriting: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTabletopSP Multitrack Songwriting
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.3 (85 ratings)4.4 (90 ratings) — better
Positive reviews55.2% of reviews — better32.7% of reviews
Number of ratings8590 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS11.010.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.4 GB45 MB
Age rating4+17+
DeveloperRetronyms IncDante Media, LLC

Customer experience

Tabletop

All ratings85 ratings
Positive54.1%
Neutral9.4%
Negative36.5%
Written reviews540 reviews
Positive55.2%
Neutral14.6%
Negative30.2%

SP Multitrack Songwriting

All ratings90 ratings
Positive84.4%
Neutral4.4%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews101 reviews
Positive32.7%
Neutral12.9%
Negative54.5%

User reviews

Tabletop

From 85 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Powerful features
  • 👍 Intuitive interface
  • 💡 Innovative modular design
  • 🎨 Versatile music creation

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Frequent crashes
  • 🔋 High CPU usage
  • 💰 Expensive in-app purchases
  • 🔇 Poor sound quality

SP Multitrack Songwriting

From 90 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Easy to use interface
  • 🎵 Good for songwriting and demos
  • 🎶 Multi-track recording capability (when working)
  • 💰 Free version available
  • 🎼 Useful for lyric writing

Room to improve

  • 💸 Expensive subscription model
  • 📺 Excessive ads in free version
  • 🔐 Misleading app name (not truly multitrack without premium)
  • 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
  • ⚠️ Poor customer support response

Bugs and requests

Tabletop

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Synth parameters not saving properly
  • Incompatibility issues with newer iOS versions
  • Unreliable audio export

Requested features

4 requests
  • MIDI support
  • Improved sequencing capabilities
  • More free sound modules
  • Waveform editing and sample management

SP Multitrack Songwriting

Reported bugs

13 issues
  • App crashes on export
  • Crashes when importing beats (white screen)
  • Won't stop recording when stop button pressed
  • Lost songs/projects after iOS updates
  • Purchased beats not appearing in app
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  • Export button not functioning
  • Sync issues with MTSR recorder
  • Black screen on launch
  • Scrolling issues preventing song completion
  • Voice recording quality issues
  • Song text disappearing during writing
  • Incompatible with iPad Pro
  • Ads blocking beat selection

Requested features

11 requests
  • Headphone/audio output support
  • Cloud storage integration (Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud)
  • Import custom beats from music library
  • Tutorial or user guide
  • More diverse beat genres (Rock, Country)
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  • One-time purchase option instead of subscription
  • Ability to record at any point in song
  • Better file management and export options
  • Bounce/merge tracks feature
  • Audiobus support
  • Record multiple tracks simultaneously in free version

In-app purchases

11 purchases

Tabletop

One-time11
  • EKKO$1.99
  • WHIRL$2.99
  • Verve$2.99
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  • XFADE$2.99
  • TT-303$2.99
  • Cueboard$2.99
  • GLITCHBOARD$3.99
  • Deadbeat$3.99
  • X0X Drum Deranger$7.99
  • RS4000$9.99
  • Bundle E$24.99
11 purchases

SP Multitrack Songwriting

Subscriptions2
  • Multitrack Premium7 Days trial$3.991 Month
  • Multitrack Premium$39.991 Year
One-time9
  • Hydro Reactive$4.99
  • Crazy Insane$4.99
  • The Echo$4.99
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  • 1st Class$4.99
  • Aliens$4.99
  • Hood Dreams$4.99
  • What U Said$5.99
  • Drop of Pain$7.99
  • All That's Left Is You$9.99

Questions

Is Tabletop free?
Tabletop is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is SP Multitrack Songwriting free?
SP Multitrack Songwriting is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tabletop or SP Multitrack Songwriting?
SP Multitrack Songwriting is rated higher. Tabletop averages 3.3 out of 5 from 85 ratings, while SP Multitrack Songwriting averages 4.4 from 90 ratings.
Do Tabletop or SP Multitrack Songwriting have ads?
Neither Tabletop nor SP Multitrack Songwriting shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tabletop or SP Multitrack Songwriting?
Tabletop ships an update every 3 months, and SP Multitrack Songwriting every 3 months. Most recently, Tabletop was updated on October 21, 2026 and SP Multitrack Songwriting on October 20, 2026.

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