Comparison

PixiTracker 1Bit vs Revolv

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

About

Revolv

This audio plugin captures the unique ambiance of real-world locations using meticulously recorded impulse responses. Explore diverse historical and acoustically rich spaces to add authentic depth and character to your mixes. Customize decay, predelay, and width for precise sonic sculpting.

Highlights
  • Authentic impulse responses from real locations
  • Explore historical and acoustically unique spaces
  • Customize decay, predelay, and width
  • Innovative location wheels and loupe selector
  • Efficient performance without sacrificing quality
  • No AI, pure acoustics
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Dial in the echoes of the past Revolv is a unique reverb plugin like no other, emerging directly from our cultural and sonic heritage. Whether you place your mix in a peaceful forest, an ancient ruin, or a sweaty sauna, Revolv’s impulse responses capture the unique ambiance of each location. Explore historically and acoustically unique spaces like the medieval Gotland ruins or Uppsala Cathedral, meticulously recorded to give your audio a sense of depth and authenticity that sets it apart. A labor of love (and obsession) At the heart of Revolv is the dedication of our close friend and sound designer Oscar Björk, who embarked on an epic journey across Sweden in a project called "Echoes of Our Time", capturing the unique acoustic fingerprints of a diverse selection of handpicked locations. His passion for preserving the soul and sound of these locations has resulted in an extraordinary collection of impulse responses, each a testament to his painstaking efforts and deep appreciation for Sweden's acoustic heritage. Wheels of time and space Revolv features an innovative design, revolving around "location wheels" and a loupe selector. Simply move the selector around the wheels to change location and sound. Each location also offers a detailed view where you can learn more about the site and customize the decay, predelay, and width, as well as adjust your microphone preference and recording distance. Six wheels are available, each representing a group of locations, ranging from rare and quirky to epic halls. No AI, Just Pure Acoustics A convolution reverb blends your audio with an impulse response (IR) from a real acoustic space. Revolv simplifies this complex process, offering a user-friendly interface and an extensive variety of authentic environments. Revolv’s impulse responses are hand-recorded and processed (no AI involved). Each IR is a genuine audio snapshot of a space’s natural acoustics, ensuring that the reverb you add to your recordings is as real and rich as the location itself. This authenticity makes Revolv an invaluable tool for musicians, sound designers, and audio engineers, particularly in fields like film and video game sound design where convincing space replication is key. Each location has a unique acoustic character, and the diversity caters for many different creative ideas. Despite convolution reverbs being resource-heavy, Revolv is designed for efficient performance without sacrificing quality.

Screenshots

PixiTracker 1Bit3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixiTracker 1Bit at $2.99 against Revolv's $17.99. PixiTracker 1Bit also leads on review sentiment (93% vs 67%) and rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On 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 1Bit costs $2.99 and Revolv $17.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PixiTracker 1Bit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PixiTracker 1Bit has 46 ratings behind it against 7, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 93% of PixiTracker 1Bit's written reviews are positive against 67% of Revolv's.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
PixiTracker 1Bit versus Revolv: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTracker 1BitRevolv
Price$2.99 — better$17.99
Rating5.0 (46 ratings) — better4.7 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings46 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 7 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better14.6
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB212 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovKlevgrand Produkter AB

Customer experience

PixiTracker 1Bit

All ratings46 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews94 reviews
Positive92.6%
Neutral3.2%
Negative4.3%

Revolv

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral33.3%
Negative0.0%

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
Show 13 more
  • 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

Revolv

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker 1Bit

No in-app purchases

None

Revolv

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker 1Bit free?
PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Revolv free?
Revolv costs $17.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker 1Bit or Revolv?
PixiTracker 1Bit is rated higher. PixiTracker 1Bit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 46 ratings, while Revolv averages 4.7 from 7 ratings.
Do PixiTracker 1Bit or Revolv have ads?
Neither PixiTracker 1Bit nor Revolv shows ads.

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