PixiTracker vs YMCK Player 2
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Pixel interface
- Pattern-based sequencer
- High quality sampler
- Sound recorder
- MIDI keyboard support
- WAV export/import
- XM export
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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.
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.
- Slide to play solos
- Tilt for vibrato and scrolling
- Multiple key/scale assignments
- Scene memory for live shows
- Light/Dark color themes
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PixiTracker | YMCK Player 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | $1.99 — better |
| Rating | 4.9 (154 ratings) — better | 3.0 (1 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 96.5% of reviews — better | 0.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 154 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months — better | Every 41 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | 武志 除村 |
Customer experience
PixiTracker
YMCK Player 2
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
PixiTracker
No in-app purchases
YMCK Player 2
No in-app purchases









