Comparison

GearPix vs PolyMic

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

Head to head
About

GearPix

Features
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GearPix allows you to take pictures of your audio hardware settings, mics placement etc and have them saved automatically in their respective DAW tracks, for future proof and easier recall.

About

PolyMic

Features
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PolyMic turns your iPhones into a synchronized multi-track studio. Place a phone by each instrument, hit record, and every player gets their own clean, separated track - drums, guitar, bass, keys, etc. No audio interface. No expensive studio microphones. No laptop. No cables running across the rehearsal room. MULTI-TRACK CHANGES EVERYTHING A single phone in the corner gives you one muddy room recording. PolyMic captures each source separately, so you can mix the band's rehearsal, live set or demo recording afterwards and actually hear what your band sounds like. THREE EASY STEPS. ZERO GEAR. 1. Place your phones - one near each instrument or amp 2. Hit record - one tap starts every device at once 3. Mix and share - adjust levels and export straight from your phone PERFECTLY IN SYNC, AUTOMATICALLY PolyMic aligns every track to the millisecond on its own. No clapping to find a sync point, no dragging waveforms around in an editor, no drift halfway through the take. Press record and it just works. BUILT OFFLINE-FIRST Works anywhere. Phones connect directly to each other - no network required, so PolyMic will work even in a basement studio with no reception and no Wi-Fi. BUILT FOR - Band rehearsals and practice sessions - Jam sessions and demo recordings - Live gigs - Podcasts and interviews with multiple speakers - Music teachers and students reviewing takes MIX ON THE RIDE HOME Balance levels, pan instruments, and export a finished mix from your phone. That usual throwaway rehearsal recording turns into a demo. BUILT BY MUSICIANS PolyMic started with a familiar frustration: the best take of the night happened, and nobody caught it properly. We built the tool we always wanted - no gear budget and easy to use. HEAR THE EXAMPLES Check out PolyMic on Instagram and YouTube to hear what the recordings sound like. SUBSCRIPTION PolyMic Essential unlocks multi-track recordings, automatic time alignment and mixing. Subscriptions are available monthly or yearly, with a 7-day free trial. Payment will be charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Your subscription automatically renews unless it is cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period, and your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours before the current period ends. You can manage or cancel your subscription anytime in your App Store account settings or Settings within PolyMic. Terms of Use: https://www.polymic.app/app/terms Privacy Policy: https://www.polymic.app/app/privacy

Screenshots

GearPix4 screens
PolyMic4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: GearPix at none against PolyMic's 4. GearPix also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.0). PolyMic's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. PolyMic sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $8.99 per month. GearPix asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

GearPix ships an update every 2 months, PolyMic every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences ยท 3 level
GearPix versus PolyMic: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterGearPixPolyMic
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks โ€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo โ€” betterYes
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod โ€” betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 โ€” better17.0
Further details โ€” not scored
Size16 MB45 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLionel CocatrixSinamei SIA

In-app purchases

None

GearPix

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

PolyMic

Subscriptions4
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$8.991 Month
  • Essential Monthly7 Days trial$14.991 Month
  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
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  • Essential Yearly7 Days trial$149.991 Year

Questions

Is GearPix free?
GearPix is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PolyMic free?
PolyMic is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do GearPix or PolyMic have ads?
Neither GearPix nor PolyMic shows ads.
Which is updated more often, GearPix or PolyMic?
GearPix ships an update every 2 months, and PolyMic every 2 weeks. Most recently, GearPix was updated on October 5, 2026 and PolyMic on October 24, 2026.

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