PixiTracker 1Bit vs Maestro Modern
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
PixiTracker 1Bit
Create unique musical sketches and chiptunes with authentic 1-bit sound. This pattern-based sequencer requires no prior musical knowledge and offers various sound packs and recording capabilities. Export your creations in multiple formats for use in other music software.
- True 1-bit sound generation
- Pattern-based sequencer (tracker)
- Multiple sound packs
- Sound recorder
- MIDI keyboard support
- WAV and XM export
- Audiobus and IAA support
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PixiTracker 1BIT is a simple and fun tool to quickly create musical sketches, chiptunes and experiments with TRUE 1-BIT SOUND (like on old microcomputers). No musical knowledge required! [ Key features ] • true 1-bit sound: only 1 and 0 in the final mix; • pattern-based sequencer (tracker); • 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); • iTunes File Sharing, Wi-Fi Export/Import, 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.
Maestro Modern
Easily find custom-made music for dance classes by selecting meter, tempo, and style. Access a vast library of original tracks created by a seasoned industry professional to inspire choreography and enhance teaching.
- Custom music generation
- Select meter, tempo, and style
- Original, handcrafted tracks
- Extensive music archive
- Inspire creativity
- Elevate teaching
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Maestro Modern is a new way for to find music. Maestro Uses the standard Apple User License: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: Maestro Modern at Free against PixiTracker 1Bit's $2.99. Maestro Modern also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 7 months). PixiTracker 1Bit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (47 vs 3). On rating, ads 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
Maestro Modern is free to download; PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99 up front. Maestro Modern sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $7.99 per month. PixiTracker 1Bit asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for PixiTracker 1Bit against 5.0 for Maestro Modern. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixiTracker 1Bit has 47 ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two.
PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, Maestro Modern every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | PixiTracker 1Bit | Maestro Modern |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (3 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 3 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 8 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free — better | Subscription |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 14.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 10 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | Benjamin Juodvalkis |
Customer experience
PixiTracker 1Bit
Maestro Modern
Bugs and requests
PixiTracker 1Bit
Reported bugs
5 issues- Cannot save songs, overwrites existing ones
- Notes not in correct places
- Default samples regions weren't trimmed properly
- File exported via Wifi Export can't be read
- Some sounds increase duration as they drop in pitch
Requested features
18 requests- More step-length options for odd time signatures
- Option to change lengths per pattern
- Link support
- Add a save button
- More sounds
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- Email songs feature
- Optimized for iPhone 5
- Midi sync
- Work on self-explaining UI with pop-up explanations
- Better labeling
- .MOV export
- Track solo/mute options
- Customize visualizations
- Draw own pixel art for visualizations
- Control visualization display
- In-app purchase for visualization features
- Export customized visualizations to video files
- Use multiple different sound packs in one project
Maestro Modern
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PixiTracker 1Bit
No in-app purchases
Maestro Modern
- Maestro Individual - Monthly1 Month trial$7.991 Month
- Individual Membership - Annual$79.991 Year
