Trackstack Mobile vs PocketMonitor
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
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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.
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.
- Real-time audio streaming
- Wi-Fi connection to desktop sender
- Monitor signal activity
- Adjust output volume
- Switch between audio sources
- Requires desktop sender plugin
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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/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: PocketMonitor at 5.0 against Trackstack Mobile's 1.8. Trackstack Mobile's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (8 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
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.
PocketMonitor holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 1.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackstack Mobile has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.
Trackstack Mobile ships an update every 3 weeks, PocketMonitor every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 12, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Trackstack Mobile | PocketMonitor |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 1.8 (8 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 8 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks — better | Every 6 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | 15.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 78 MB | 61 MB |
| Age rating | 17+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Trackstack Music Ltd | Jake Phillips |
Customer experience
Trackstack Mobile
PocketMonitor
In-app purchases
Trackstack Mobile
No in-app purchases
PocketMonitor
- PocketMonitor Pro3 Days trial$4.991 Month
- PocketMonitor Pro$29.99
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