PixiTracker 1Bit vs Station01
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.
Station01
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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.
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | PixiTracker 1Bit | Station01 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $2.99 | Free — better |
| Rating | 5.0 (47 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 92.6% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 47 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 7 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 12.0 — better | 18.1 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 6 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Alexander Zolotov | Tyler 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
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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
Station01
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
PixiTracker 1Bit
No in-app purchases
Station01
- Station01 Pro$3.99









