Comparison

Trackstack Mobile vs PocketMonitor

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

Head to head
About

Trackstack Mobile

Manage and review music submissions like demos and promos from anywhere. This mobile companion app allows for on-the-go track review, submission management, and instant notifications, streamlining music curation workflows.

Highlights
  • Review demos and promos on-the-go
  • Send tracks to open Inboxes
  • Stay updated on important submissions
  • Instant notifications for track activity
  • Manage submissions, uploads, and comments
Features
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Trackstack is a purpose-built Inbox for managing and reviewing track submissions. Streamline demos, promos, and music curation workflows. Trackstack Inbox Mobile is a companion to the Trackstack Inbox desktop platform, designed for on-demand track review and management when you're away from your studio: • Review demos and promos on-the-go • Send tracks to open Inboxes • Stay up-to-date on your most important submissions • Get instant notifications about track activity • Manage submissions, uploads, and comments from anywhere Please note: This app requires an existing Trackstack account.

About

PocketMonitor

Stream your Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) audio to your phone in real-time over Wi-Fi. Monitor your mix on a mobile device while you work, adjust output volume, and switch between audio sources with ease. Requires a companion sender plugin for your computer.

Highlights
  • Real-time audio streaming
  • Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
  • Monitor signal activity
  • Adjust output volume
  • Switch between audio sources
  • Requires desktop sender plugin
Features
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PocketMonitor lets you stream your DAW audio to your phone over local Wi-Fi, so you can quickly check your mix on a real mobile device while you work. Use PocketMonitor to: • Listen to your mix on your phone in real time • Connect to your desktop sender plugin over the same Wi-Fi network • Monitor signal activity and adjust output volume • Switch between available desktop sources with a simple tap To use PocketMonitor, you’ll also need the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your computer. Download the PocketMonitor sender plugin from SHFTDAudio.com Available for: • macOS: VST3, AU • Windows: VST3 How it works: 1. Install the PocketMonitor sender plugin on your Mac or Windows computer 2. Put your computer and phone on the same Wi-Fi network 3. Load the plugin on your DAW master/output channel 4. Open the PocketMonitor app and connect PocketMonitor is built for fast, practical mix checking on the device your audience uses every day. Website: SHFTDAudio.com Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Trackstack Mobile4 screens
PocketMonitor3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: PocketMonitor at 5.0 against Trackstack Mobile's 1.4. Trackstack Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (5 vs 1). On price, update cadence, ads and monetization model 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

Both are free to download. PocketMonitor sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month. Trackstack Mobile asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

PocketMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackstack Mobile has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Trackstack Mobile ships an update monthly, PocketMonitor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 18, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Trackstack Mobile versus PocketMonitor: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTrackstack MobilePocketMonitor
PriceFreeFree
Rating1.4 (5 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews—100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings5 — better1
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.415.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size87 MB61 MB
Age rating17+4+
DeveloperTrackstack Music LtdJake Phillips

Customer experience

Trackstack Mobile

All ratings5 ratings
Positive0.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative100.0%

PocketMonitor

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Trackstack Mobile

No in-app purchases

2 purchases

PocketMonitor

Subscriptions1
  • PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
One-time1
  • PocketMonitor Pro$29.99

Questions

Is Trackstack Mobile free?
Trackstack Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketMonitor free?
PocketMonitor is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Trackstack Mobile or PocketMonitor?
PocketMonitor is rated higher. Trackstack Mobile averages 1.4 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while PocketMonitor averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Trackstack Mobile or PocketMonitor have ads?
Neither Trackstack Mobile nor PocketMonitor shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Trackstack Mobile or PocketMonitor?
Trackstack Mobile ships an update monthly, and PocketMonitor every 6 weeks. Most recently, Trackstack Mobile was updated on September 18, 2026 and PocketMonitor on September 10, 2026.

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