Comparison

Manytrack Recorder vs M8C Remote Display

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

Head to head
About

Manytrack Recorder

Easily record multiple audio channels simultaneously from various hardware devices. Offers high-quality recording to lossless formats and flexible export options. Ideal for musicians and audio professionals seeking a streamlined multi-track recording solution.

Highlights
  • Simultaneous multi-channel audio recording
  • Support for USB, Bluetooth, and built-in audio devices
  • Record from digital sound mixers
  • Lossless file format recording (.wav, .caf)
  • Export via AirDrop, Files app, iCloud, or USB
  • Playback of all recorded audio channels
Features
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Recording multiple channels of audio simultaneously from attached audio hardware has never been easier, and free! • As simple as recording audio with the built-in Voice Memos app. • Record from USB, Bluetooth or built-in sound devices. • Record all channels exposed by the device simultaneously, eg 16 or 32 channels from digital sound mixers. • Record in full quality or choose custom sample rates and bit depths. • Record to lossless file formats, like .wav or .caf. • Play back all audio channels to the same device. • Export recordings via AirDrop, the Files app, iCloud, or over USB to an attached computer. • Full support for digital sound mixers that support the CoreAudio protocol over USB, for example models from Behringer, Allen & Heath, Midas, QSC, or Yamaha. To record over USB from digital sound mixers additional cables might be required. Consult the mixer manual. Most mixers use USB Type B ports, like MIDI devices and many printers. In that case a USB Type B to USB Type C cable might be needed. If the iPhone or iPad has a Lightning port, a USB Type B to Lightning cable, also sometimes referred to as MIDI or OTG Lightning cable is needed.

About

M8C Remote Display

This application mirrors the screen of a Dirtywave M8 Tracker to an iOS device. It requires a compatible hardware tracker and does not handle audio routing. Users can view their M8 Tracker's interface remotely.

Highlights
  • Remote screen mirroring
  • iOS device compatibility
  • Requires M8 Tracker hardware
  • No audio routing
  • Official companion app
Features
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M8C is a remote display client for the hardware Dirtywave M8 Tracker. The app requires a Model 01 or Model 02 Dirtywave M8 tracker with firmware 6.0 or newer. The application allows you to mirror the M8 screen to your iOS device. To learn more about the Dirtywave M8 Tracker, visit the official Dirtywave website. Important Notes: - While Teensy 4.1 based headless units might work with the app, they are not officially supported and haven't been tested. - M8C does not provide audio routing. To handle audio, please use compatible apps such as AUM or other iOS audio hosts.

Screenshots

Manytrack Recorder1 screens
M8C Remote Display4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Manytrack Recorder at 5.0 against M8C Remote Display's 4.8. M8C Remote Display's advantage is ratings volume (19 vs 4). On price, review sentiment, update cadence and ads 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. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Manytrack Recorder holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 19 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Manytrack Recorder ships an update every 7 months, M8C Remote Display every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 30, 2026.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Manytrack Recorder versus M8C Remote Display: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterManytrack RecorderM8C Remote Display
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better4.8 (19 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings419 — better
Update frequencyEvery 7 monthsEvery 4 months — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS16.015.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLutz LattaDirtywave

Customer experience

Manytrack Recorder

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

M8C Remote Display

All ratings19 ratings
Positive94.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Manytrack Recorder

No in-app purchases

None

M8C Remote Display

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Manytrack Recorder free?
Manytrack Recorder is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is M8C Remote Display free?
M8C Remote Display is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Manytrack Recorder or M8C Remote Display?
Manytrack Recorder is rated higher. Manytrack Recorder averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while M8C Remote Display averages 4.8 from 19 ratings.
Do Manytrack Recorder or M8C Remote Display have ads?
Neither Manytrack Recorder nor M8C Remote Display shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Manytrack Recorder or M8C Remote Display?
Manytrack Recorder ships an update every 7 months, and M8C Remote Display every 4 months. Most recently, Manytrack Recorder was updated on October 30, 2026 and M8C Remote Display on October 30, 2026.

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