Comparison

PixiTracker vs YMCK Player 2

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

Head to head
About

PixiTracker

Create musical sketches, chiptunes, and sound experiments quickly with this simple and fun tool. No extensive musical knowledge is required, making it accessible for all users. Enjoy a warm pixel interface and a pattern-based sequencer with high-quality samples.

Highlights
  • Pixel interface
  • Pattern-based sequencer
  • High quality sampler
  • Sound recorder
  • MIDI keyboard support
  • WAV export/import
  • XM export
Features
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No time to delve into the big and serious music apps? PixiTracker is what you need! It is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches, chiptunes and sound experiments. Without requiring a lot of musical knowledge! [ Key features ] • true warm pixel interface; • pattern-based sequencer (tracker) with high quality sampler; • several packs with unique sounds; • sound recorder (from microphone or line-in); • MIDI keyboard support; • WAV export/import; • export to XM - this file can be loaded by any modern music tracker/player (for example, SunVox); • Wi-Fi export/import, iTunes File Sharing, audio copy/paste; • Audiobus and IAA support; • PixiTracker is also available for other systems (see the site); • PixiTracker player is open source, so you can freely use it in your own Pixilang applications.

About

YMCK Player 2

This musical instrument app allows you to play solos by sliding or tilting your device. It offers multiple key/scale assignments and scene memory for live performances, with light and dark themes for different stage environments.

Highlights
  • Slide to play solos
  • Tilt for vibrato and scrolling
  • Multiple key/scale assignments
  • Scene memory for live shows
  • Light/Dark color themes
Features
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YMCK Player 2 is a simple musical instrument. You can play a stunning solo only by sliding on the screen or by tilting the device. This version "2" is more focused on the functionalities useful in your live stage than decorative visuals. * Easy to play Slide on the screen. That's all you need to play a solo. Additionally you can tilt the device vertically to scrool the keyboard and tilt it backward to apply vibrato. * Multiple Key/Scales You can assign multiple key/scales in a single screen, which allows you to use it in a song with key changes. * Scene Memory You can register multiple Scenes, and switch quickly the settings during your live show. * Color Themes Light/Dark color themes. Dark theme will help you operating in a dark stage environment.

Screenshots

PixiTracker4 screens
YMCK Player 24 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is review sentiment: PixiTracker at 97% against YMCK Player 2's 0%. PixiTracker also leads on rating (4.9 vs 3.0) and update cadence (every 4 months vs every 41 months). YMCK Player 2's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $2.99). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

PixiTracker costs $2.99 and YMCK Player 2 $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixiTracker holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 3.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixiTracker has 154 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 97% of PixiTracker's written reviews are positive against 0% of YMCK Player 2's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
PixiTracker versus YMCK Player 2: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTrackerYMCK Player 2
Price$2.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.9 (154 ratings) — better3.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews — better0.0% of reviews
Number of ratings154 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 41 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander Zolotov武志 除村

Customer experience

PixiTracker

All ratings152 ratings
Positive97.4%
Neutral0.7%
Negative2.0%
Written reviews201 reviews
Positive96.5%
Neutral2.5%
Negative1.0%

YMCK Player 2

All ratings1 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive0.0%
Neutral100.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

PixiTracker

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Occasional crashes or freezes reported
  • Compatibility issues with older devices

Requested features

5 requests
  • Add more sound packs and sample libraries
  • Implement support for additional time signatures
  • Improve pitch/tuning controls for more precise adjustments
  • Allow for layering/stacking of track sets
  • Implement better export options (e.g. MIDI, MP3)

YMCK Player 2

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker

No in-app purchases

None

YMCK Player 2

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker free?
PixiTracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is YMCK Player 2 free?
YMCK Player 2 costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker or YMCK Player 2?
PixiTracker is rated higher. PixiTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 154 ratings, while YMCK Player 2 averages 3.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PixiTracker or YMCK Player 2 have ads?
Neither PixiTracker nor YMCK Player 2 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker or YMCK Player 2?
PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, and YMCK Player 2 every 41 months. Most recently, PixiTracker was updated on November 10, 2026 and YMCK Player 2 on November 2, 2026.

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