Comparison

ABSeq vs Traklist

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

Head to head
About

ABSeq

This app allows music producers to compare up to four audio files simultaneously, with automatic loudness matching to ensure fair comparisons. It offers blind testing modes, detailed analysis tools like LUFS meters and spectrum analyzers, and supports various audio file formats. Sessions can be saved and reopened, with advanced features available through a Pro subscription.

Highlights
  • A/B audio comparison
  • Automatic loudness matching (LUFS)
  • Blind A/B testing
  • LUFS meter and True Peak
  • Live spectrum analyzer
  • Sequencer for track stepping
  • Car test and headphone check
Features
Read full description

ABSeq is an A/B comparison tool for producers and mixing and mastering engineers. Load two to four versions of a mix, a master or a reference track and switch between them in sync. Auto Gain matches their loudness first, so the louder version can't win by default. COMPARE MIXES LEVEL-MATCHED • One large A/B key switches tracks without losing your place in the song • Auto Gain matches every track to the quietest one by integrated loudness (LUFS) • Compare a new mix with the last one, a master with the pre-master, or your song with a reference track BLIND A/B TEST • ABSeq hides which track is which and shuffles them every round • Pick the one you prefer in each round, for 1 to 50 rounds • At the end, ABSeq shows which mix you picked and how often • Every round is level-matched, so you're judging the mix and not the volume LUFS METER AND TRUE PEAK • Integrated LUFS and true peak (dBTP) on every track • How much Spotify, Apple Music, YouTube, Tidal, Amazon Music and Deezer will turn the track down SEE WHAT YOU HEAR • Live spectrum analyzer • Pro: loudness graph, tonal balance view and an A/B difference curve that shows where two mixes differ, band by band SEQUENCER • Steps through your tracks for you, in time with each file's detected tempo • Choose the beat division and step order, then just listen CAR TEST AND HEADPHONE CHECK • Keeps playing and switching with the screen locked • Lock-screen controls play, pause and switch tracks • Works over Bluetooth and wired headphones, speakers and car audio YOUR FILES, YOUR DEVICE • Opens WAV, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, M4A and AAC files from the Files app • Everything is analyzed on your device. No account, no tracking. • Save sessions and reopen them with their files in place • Designed for iPhone and iPad, with two-screen layouts on iPad and foldable iPhone ABSEQ PRO Comparing, level matching, blind tests, LUFS and the spectrum are free. Pro adds the loudness, tonal balance and A/B difference graphs, unlimited saved sessions (the free tier keeps 3) and iCloud sync of sessions and their audio across your devices. Pay once for Lifetime, or subscribe monthly. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation. Monthly renews automatically unless cancelled at least 24 hours before the end of the period. Manage or cancel in Settings → Apple Account → Subscriptions. Terms: https://www.abseq.app/terms Privacy: https://www.abseq.app/privacy Help: https://www.abseq.app/help Support: https://www.abseq.app/support

About

Traklist

Manage, compare, and share your music projects, demos, and stems. Organize files with folders and notes, listen with lossless playback and A/B comparison, and collaborate with others by sharing links or inviting them to folders. Capture ideas on the go and access your library from iPhone and web.

Highlights
  • Organize music projects with folders, favorites, notes, and custom artwork
  • Lossless playback with gapless A/B comparison and loudness matching
  • Share files and folders with collaborators, control download permissions
  • Record ideas directly within the app, including takes over backing tracks
  • Access music library on iPhone and web, with offline download options
  • Personalize files and folders with custom or built-in artwork
Read full description

Traklist is the home for music in progress. Music file management and sharing for artists, producers, and engineers. Keep demos, mixes, stems, and project files together, compare versions, and share your work from iPhone and web. ORGANIZE YOUR MUSIC Keep every project in one place with folders, favorites, notes, and custom artwork. Search and sort your library to find the version you need. LISTEN AND COMPARE Hear your music with lossless playback. Switch between versions with gapless A/B Compare, match loudness, and explore BPM, musical key, loudness, frequency, and stereo information for supported audio. SHARE AND COLLABORATE Invite collaborators into shared folders or send links to files and folders. Choose whether recipients can download your files, add a password to a link, and use Insights to understand how people listen. CAPTURE IDEAS Record ideas on iPhone, including takes over a backing track, and save them alongside the rest of your project. TAKE YOUR MUSIC WITH YOU Access your library on iPhone and web. Download files in advance to listen offline. MAKE IT YOURS Personalize files and folders with your own artwork or choose from the built-in Artwork Gallery. Start with a free plan. Pro adds more storage and features. Terms of Service: https://traklist.com/terms Privacy Policy: https://traklist.com/privacy

Screenshots

ABSeq4 screens
Traklist4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Traklist at 5.0 against ABSeq's 4.0. Traklist also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (100% vs 75%). On price, in-app purchases, monetization model 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

Both are free to download. ABSeq sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month and Traklist sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $10.00 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Traklist holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 75% of ABSeq's written reviews are positive against 100% of Traklist's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ABSeq ships an update every 2 weeks, Traklist every 5 days. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
ABSeq versus Traklist: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterABSeqTraklist
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.0 (4 ratings)5.0 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings416 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad — betteriPhone
Requires iOS26.018.4 — better
Further details — not scored
Size61 MB145 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMekina Software LLCTraklist, LLC

Customer experience

ABSeq

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Traklist

All ratings16 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

2 purchases

ABSeq

Subscriptions1
  • ABSeq Pro Monthly$2.991 Month
One-time1
  • ABSeq Pro Lifetime$19.99
2 purchases

Traklist

Subscriptions2
  • Pro Monthly14 Days trial$10.001 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$48.001 Year

Questions

Is ABSeq free?
ABSeq is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Traklist free?
Traklist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, ABSeq or Traklist?
Traklist is rated higher. ABSeq averages 4.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Traklist averages 5.0 from 16 ratings.
Do ABSeq or Traklist have ads?
ABSeq shows ads; Traklist does not.
Which is updated more often, ABSeq or Traklist?
ABSeq ships an update every 2 weeks, and Traklist every 5 days. Most recently, ABSeq was updated on October 30, 2026 and Traklist on October 30, 2026.

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