Comparison

PixiTracker 1Bit vs Station01

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

Station01

Features
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Build beats. Hack frequencies. Station01 is a retro step sequencer and puzzle game. wrapped in a cyberpunk terminal aesthetic. CREATE — Drop notes on an 8x8 grid. Layer 16 synthesized instruments. Adjust BPM. Export to WAV. Record your own sounds. HACK — 50 puzzle levels. Listen to a target beat, analyze the waveform, place notes to match. Limited attempts. No hints. Pure ear training. FEATURES: - Step sequencer with 8, 16, or 32 step patterns - 16 unique synthesized instruments (square wave, saw, kick, snare, hi-hat, and more) - Rows = pitch — each row plays a different note in C major - All instruments on one color-coded grid - Record custom sounds from your microphone - Import WAV files - Export sequences to WAV - 50 hand-crafted puzzle levels with progressive difficulty - Signal analysis waveform — decode the target pattern - Verify system with limited attempts - Full CRT overlay and neon glow aesthetic - iCloud sync - No ads. Ever. FREE: - Full sequencer with 6 instruments - 30 puzzle levels - Unlimited projects PRO ($3.99 one-time): - All 16 instruments - All 50 puzzle levels - Custom sound recording & import - WAV export - Future content updates included Built for musicians, puzzle lovers, and anyone who misses the sound of 8-bit.

Screenshots

PixiTracker 1Bit3 screens
Station014 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Station01 at Free against PixiTracker 1Bit's $2.99. Station01 also leads on update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 7 months). PixiTracker 1Bit's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 18.1). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Station01 is free to download; PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99 up front. Station01 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. PixiTracker 1Bit asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, Station01 every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
PixiTracker 1Bit versus Station01: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPixiTracker 1BitStation01
Price$2.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (47 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews92.6% of reviews—
Number of ratings47 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS12.0 — better18.1
Further details — not scored
Size6 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexander ZolotovTyler Berndt

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

Station01

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

None

PixiTracker 1Bit

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Station01

One-time1
  • Station01 Pro$3.99

Questions

Is PixiTracker 1Bit free?
PixiTracker 1Bit costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Station01 free?
Station01 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do PixiTracker 1Bit or Station01 have ads?
Neither PixiTracker 1Bit nor Station01 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PixiTracker 1Bit or Station01?
PixiTracker 1Bit ships an update every 7 months, and Station01 every 3 weeks. Most recently, PixiTracker 1Bit was updated on November 6, 2026 and Station01 on October 31, 2026.

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