Comparison

PixiTracker 1Bit vs SX1000

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

SX1000

This app faithfully emulates a vintage analog synthesizer, offering musicians hands-on control. It expands upon the original with polyphonic mode, a sub-oscillator, and integrated effects.

Highlights
  • Faithful emulation of JEN SX1000
  • Polyphonic mode
  • Sub-oscillator (-3 octaves)
  • Integrated arpeggiator
  • Four flexible effects
  • AUv3 and Standalone support
Features
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SX1000 is a faithful emulation of the JEN SX1000, a vintage Italian synth released in 1978. The SX1000 was one of the earliest affordable analog synthesizers, designed for musicians seeking hands-on control without breaking the bank. We have carefully emulated the SX1000’s M110 chip, and also expanded its capabilities by adding features like polyphonic mode, a sub-oscillator (down to -3 octaves), and additional controls for legato modes. We’ve also integrated an arpeggiator borrowed from a vintage classic polysynth and enhanced the sonic possibilities with four effects featuring flexible routing. Available as AUv3 and Standalone.

Screenshots

PixiTracker 1Bit3 screens
SX10003 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PixiTracker 1Bit at $2.99 against SX1000's $19.99. PixiTracker 1Bit also leads on ratings volume (47 vs 10) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). On rating, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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 SX1000 $19.99 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 — 5.0 for PixiTracker 1Bit against 5.0 for SX1000. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 47 and 10 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 93% of PixiTracker 1Bit's written reviews are positive against 91% of SX1000's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, SX1000 every 12 months. The most recent releases landed on October 22, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PixiTracker 1Bit versus SX1000: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTracker 1BitSX1000
Price$2.99 — better$19.99
Rating5.0 (47 ratings)5.0 (10 ratings) — better
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews — better90.9% of reviews
Number of ratings47 — better10
Update frequencyEvery 7 months — betterEvery 12 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovAudioThing Ltd.

Customer experience

PixiTracker 1Bit

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

SX1000

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive90.9%
Neutral9.1%
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

SX1000

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker 1Bit

No in-app purchases

None

SX1000

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PixiTracker 1Bit free?
PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is SX1000 free?
SX1000 costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, PixiTracker 1Bit or SX1000?
SX1000 is rated higher. PixiTracker 1Bit averages 5.0 out of 5 from 47 ratings, while SX1000 averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.
Do PixiTracker 1Bit or SX1000 have ads?
Neither PixiTracker 1Bit nor SX1000 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker 1Bit or SX1000?
PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, and SX1000 every 12 months. Most recently, PixiTracker 1Bit was updated on October 22, 2026 and SX1000 on October 24, 2026.

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