# PixiTracker vs YMCK Player 2

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | PixiTracker | YMCK Player 2 |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $2.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.9 (154 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixitracker/id480082201/reviews)** | [3.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **154** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **96.5% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 4 months** | Every 41 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 19 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.6 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Zolotov](https://appshunter.io/developer/324462547) | [武志 除村](https://appshunter.io/developer/1231932152) |

## What reviewers say

### PixiTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pixitracker/id480082201)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Simple and intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast workflow for creating music
- 💡 Versatile for both beginners and advanced users
- 🎨 Colorful and retro-inspired visuals
- 🎶 Great for creating chiptune-style music

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🔇 Limited sound library, could use more sample packs
- 🔢 Restricted to 16 sounds at a time
- 🔍 Difficult to navigate the pitch/tuning controls
- 🔀 Lack of support for time signatures beyond 4/4

**Reported bugs**

- Occasional crashes or freezes reported
- Compatibility issues with older devices

**Requested features**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ymck-player-2/id1428403549)

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:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


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