# Tabletop vs SP Multitrack Songwriting

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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Tabletop | SP Multitrack Songwriting |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [3.3 (85 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882/reviews) | **[4.4 (90 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-multitrack-songwriting/id580616731/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 85 | **90** |
| Positive reviews | **55.2% of reviews** | 32.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Every 3 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 1.4 GB | 45 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | **10.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Retronyms Inc](https://appshunter.io/developer/307726643) | [Dante Media, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/378704864) |

## What reviewers say

### Tabletop

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tabletop/id436080882)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| EKKO | $1.99 | one-time |
| WHIRL | $2.99 | one-time |
| Verve | $2.99 | one-time |
| XFADE | $2.99 | one-time |
| TT-303 | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cueboard | $2.99 | one-time |
| GLITCHBOARD | $3.99 | one-time |
| Deadbeat | $3.99 | one-time |
| X0X Drum Deranger | $7.99 | one-time |
| RS4000 | $9.99 | one-time |
| Bundle E | $24.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

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

**Requested features**

- MIDI support
- Improved sequencing capabilities
- More free sound modules
- Waveform editing and sample management


### SP Multitrack Songwriting

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sp-multitrack-songwriting/id580616731)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (11)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Multitrack Premium | $3.99 | per month |
| Multitrack Premium | $39.99 | per year |
| Hydro Reactive | $4.99 | one-time |
| Crazy Insane | $4.99 | one-time |
| The Echo | $4.99 | one-time |
| 1st Class | $4.99 | one-time |
| Aliens | $4.99 | one-time |
| Hood Dreams | $4.99 | one-time |
| What U Said | $5.99 | one-time |
| Drop of Pain | $7.99 | one-time |
| All That's Left Is You | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

- 💸 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

**Reported bugs**

- 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

**Requested features**

- 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)


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*