Comparison

PixiTracker vs LoopMangler

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

LoopMangler

This app is a powerful tool for creating unique glitchy and noisy textures by manipulating rhythmic samples or external audio. It offers advanced sound design capabilities with multi-effect sequencing, random pattern generation, and real-time processing.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect sequencing
  • Random pattern generation
  • Envelope modulation
  • Live pads for performance
  • Real-time audio processing
  • Flexible integration with other apps
Features
Currently charting
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LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. Key Features: Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design. Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects. Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation. Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic. Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze. Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions. Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately. Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision. LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/EFGw4wDtbzo https://youtu.be/ki3WsK1_4gg You can find more information on LoopMangler and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

Screenshots

PixiTracker4 screens
LoopMangler4 screens

Verdict

The call

PixiTracker and LoopMangler both sit at 4.9 stars, but that hides the real split: 97% of PixiTracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's. PixiTracker also leads on price ($2.99 vs $14.99) and ratings volume (152 vs 10). LoopMangler's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 4 months) and chart position (#196 vs unranked). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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 LoopMangler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PixiTracker against 5.0 for LoopMangler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixiTracker has 152 ratings behind it against 10, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 97% of PixiTracker's written reviews are positive against 50% of LoopMangler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, LoopMangler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 23, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
PixiTracker versus LoopMangler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTrackerLoopMangler
Price$2.99 — better$14.99
Rating4.9 (152 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings152 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 4 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank—#196 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better13.4
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovIgor Vasiliev

Customer experience

PixiTracker

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

LoopMangler

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

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)

LoopMangler

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker

No in-app purchases

None

LoopMangler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker free?
PixiTracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is LoopMangler free?
LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker or LoopMangler?
LoopMangler is rated higher. PixiTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while LoopMangler averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do PixiTracker or LoopMangler have ads?
Neither PixiTracker nor LoopMangler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker or LoopMangler?
PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, and LoopMangler every 3 weeks. Most recently, PixiTracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and LoopMangler on August 23, 2026.

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