Comparison

PixiTracker vs Vinyl Notes

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

Vinyl Notes

Document your vinyl listening experiences with detailed notes on artist, album, pressing, and impressions. Organize your collection with custom categories and grading. Enjoy a premium, animated interface that syncs across devices.

Highlights
  • Detailed record notes
  • Customizable grading system
  • Collection categorization
  • Premium animated interface
  • iCloud syncing
  • Artist and album details
Features
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Vinyl Notes is the essential companion for vinyl enthusiasts who appreciate both the music and the medium. This elegant, purpose-built app helps you document your listening experiences with precision and style. Maintain meticulous notes on your vinyl records with fields for artist, album, pressing information, and detailed listening impressions. Grade each record from Poor to Mint, and categorize them as "Keep Spinning," "Clean," "Last Chance," or "Replace" to curate your collection thoughtfully. Enjoy a premium experience with a sophisticated interface inspired by high-end turntables and classic record labels. Watch as records come to life with subtle animations that capture the essence of vinyl playback. Your listening notes sync automatically between your iPhone and iPad through iCloud, ensuring your collection data is always at your fingertips, no matter which device you're using. Whether you're documenting surface noise on a rare pressing, comparing different masters, or simply capturing the emotions a record evokes, Groovr helps preserve those moments that make vinyl special.

Screenshots

PixiTracker4 screens
Vinyl Notes4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PixiTracker at 4.9 against Vinyl Notes's 4.0. PixiTracker also leads on ratings volume (152 vs 1) and price ($2.99 vs $3.99). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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 Vinyl Notes $3.99 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 4.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixiTracker has 152 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 97% of PixiTracker's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vinyl Notes's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, Vinyl Notes every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PixiTracker versus Vinyl Notes: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTrackerVinyl Notes
Price$2.99 — better$3.99
Rating4.9 (152 ratings) — better4.0 (1 ratings)
Positive reviews96.5% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings152 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 4 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.2
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB2 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovRick DeCost

Customer experience

PixiTracker

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

Vinyl Notes

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
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)

Vinyl Notes

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker

No in-app purchases

None

Vinyl Notes

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker free?
PixiTracker costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Vinyl Notes free?
Vinyl Notes costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker or Vinyl Notes?
PixiTracker is rated higher. PixiTracker averages 4.9 out of 5 from 152 ratings, while Vinyl Notes averages 4.0 from 1 ratings.
Do PixiTracker or Vinyl Notes have ads?
Neither PixiTracker nor Vinyl Notes shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker or Vinyl Notes?
PixiTracker ships an update every 4 months, and Vinyl Notes every 5 months. Most recently, PixiTracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Vinyl Notes on September 18, 2026.

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