PixiTracker 1Bit vs SX1000
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.
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.
- Faithful emulation of JEN SX1000
- Polyphonic mode
- Sub-oscillator (-3 octaves)
- Integrated arpeggiator
- Four flexible effects
- AUv3 and Standalone support
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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.
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Verdict
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
PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99 and SX1000 $19.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
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.
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.
| Parameter | PixiTracker 1Bit | SX1000 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (47 ratings) | 5.0 (10 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews — better | 90.9% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | 10 |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months — better | Every 12 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 15.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 30 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | AudioThing Ltd. |
Customer experience
PixiTracker 1Bit
SX1000
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
SX1000
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PixiTracker 1Bit
No in-app purchases
SX1000
No in-app purchases









