Comparison

Tracklib vs Recrate

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

Head to head
About

Tracklib

Create music on the go with a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs. Discover, loop, edit, and curate your sound to build fully realized tracks. All content is licensed for commercial use.

Highlights
  • Discover royalty-free samples
  • Loop and mix audio
  • Edit pitch, loop, and BPM
  • Curate sample collections
  • Legally clear commercial samples
  • Access large song catalog
Features
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The official Tracklib mobile app is here: The only place for music creators to discover and build with real songs and pro sounds. Made for you to create beats on the go, the Tracklib app lets you effortlessly explore, curate, and mix a vast collection of royalty-free samples and clearable songs, turning the spark of new ideas into real building blocks for fully realized tracks. A Tracklib account and a paid subscription (or active free trial) are required to access and use the app. No free content is available without a subscription. ▶ Find the perfect sample New discoveries guaranteed. Match real songs with curated sample packs to uncover combinations that surprise and inspire. ▶ Swipe. Loop. Repeat. Loop at first sight. Swipe through combinations until you find that perfect moment. Reorder, mix, and explore infinite possibilities. ▶ Edit & tweak on the fly Building blocks for new ideas. Adjust pitch, loop length, BPM, and waveform sections like you’re conducting your own Sample Breakdown. ▶ Curate your sample collection Mobile meets serious music making. Save your favorite samples to your Tracklib collection and add them on your desktop for full DAW production. ▶ All samples are clearable Get creative, take it easy. Everything in the app is licensed for commercial sampling. No legal gray zones, just pure creative flow. Screw algorithms, with the Tracklib Beatmeaker app you have real discovery in your hands at all times: A place for sample discovery and playfully shaping new ideas, ready to become fully fledged tracks. Whether you’re riding the train or in the studio, the Tracklib mobile app brings new inspiration right to your hands. Discover Tracklib Tracklib makes sampling simple. Fast, legal, affordable and open to every music producer, everywhere. Dive into a massive catalog of over 100,000 songs, plus a full library of royalty-free one-shots and loops. From rare 70s soul to classic Bollywood hits, our growing collection spans the globe and the decades. Dig for undiscovered gems or flip a timeless classic. Your next sample is waiting. With Tracklib, you can finally clear samples the right way: Legally and hassle-free. Whether it’s Tina Turner or an obscure Italian film score from the ’60s, clearance is just a few clicks away. How does sample licensing work? Tracklib lets you legally sample original recordings in your work with full licensing rights, allowing you to release them with your label or distributor. Your streaming and download revenue is automatically collected when you use one of our preferred distributors: • Amuse • AudioSalad • DistroKid • Downtown • LANDR • SoundCloud for Artists • Symphonic • Too Lost • TuneCore • UnitedMasters

About

Recrate

Wirelessly manage your Serato DJ music library from your phone. Browse, search, preview tracks, and organize crates on the go. Changes sync directly to your DJ laptop.

Highlights
  • Browse entire music library
  • Search by artist, title, genre
  • Preview tracks remotely
  • Create new crates instantly
  • Add/remove tracks with a tap
  • Bulk crate operations
  • Sync changes to Serato
Features
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Recrate - Remote Crate Manager for Serato DJs Take control of your Serato library wirelessly. Recrate connects to your DJ laptop, letting you browse, search, and organize your music collection right from your phone — no internet required. BROWSE YOUR ENTIRE LIBRARY Access your complete Serato music library on your mobile device. Search by artist, title, or genre. Sort and filter to find exactly what you need for your next set. PREVIEW ANY TRACK Stream and preview songs from your library before adding them to your set. No need to interrupt your mix to check a track. MANAGE CRATES ON THE GO • View all your Serato crates • Create new crates instantly • Add or remove tracks with a tap • Bulk operations for faster organization • Changes sync directly to Serato SEAMLESS CONNECTION Recrate automatically discovers your DJ laptop on the same network. Launch the Recrate companion app on your Mac, scan the QR code, and you're connected. HOW IT WORKS 1. Install the Recrate companion app on your Mac (free at recrate.app) 2. Connect your phone to the same WiFi network 3. Scan the QR code to pair 4. Start managing your crates PERFECT FOR • Preparing sets during gigs • Organizing your library from the couch • Quick crate management between mixes REQUIREMENTS • Serato DJ Pro or Serato DJ Lite • Recrate companion app for Mac (free download at recrate.app) • Both devices on the same WiFi network Licensed under Apple's Standard End User License Agreement (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Terms of Use: https://recrate.app/terms Privacy Policy: https://recrate.app/privacy Recrate offers auto-renewable subscriptions to unlock premium features. Payment will be charged to your Apple ID account at confirmation of purchase. Subscription automatically renews unless it is canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. Your account will be charged for renewal within 24 hours prior to the end of the current period. You can manage and cancel your subscriptions by going to your App Store account settings after purchase. Built by DJs, for DJs. Recrate gives you the freedom to organize your music without being chained to your laptop.

Screenshots

Tracklib4 screens
Recrate4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Recrate at 5.0 against Tracklib's 4.2. Recrate also leads on monetization model (free with in-app purchases vs subscription) and update cadence (every 5 days vs every 2 weeks). Tracklib's advantage is ratings volume (325 vs 1). On price, ads and in-app purchases 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. Tracklib sells 15 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days and Recrate sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Recrate holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Tracklib has 325 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Tracklib ships an update every 2 weeks, Recrate every 5 days. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Tracklib versus Recrate: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTracklibRecrate
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (325 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews35.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings325 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 5 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationSubscriptionFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.015.1 — better
Further details — not scored
Size66 MB58 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTracklibBlack Matter Labs LLC

Customer experience

Tracklib

All ratings325 ratings
Positive80.3%
Neutral5.2%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews84 reviews
Positive35.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative47.6%

Recrate

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Tracklib

Reported bugs

2 issues
  • Beatmaker not playing songs
  • Unable to scroll in new release folders

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to export beats
  • More chops and sample options
  • Proper tutorial
  • Ability to play songs in the background
  • Simple way to add songs to library

Recrate

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

15 purchases

Tracklib

Subscriptions15
  • Go Weekly$4.997 Days
  • Go Monthly2 variants$7.991 Month
  • Go Monthly7 Days trial$7.991 Month
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  • Go Monthly$8.991 Month
  • Go Weekly$9.997 Days
  • Premium Monthly3 variants$14.991 Month
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$29.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$39.991 Year
  • Go Yearly4 variants$49.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$59.991 Year
  • Go Yearly7 Days trial$69.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly2 variants$79.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$89.991 Year
  • Premium Yearly7 Days trial$99.991 Year
1 purchases

Recrate

Subscriptions1
  • Recrate Pro$9.991 Month

Questions

Is Tracklib free?
Tracklib is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Recrate free?
Recrate is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Tracklib or Recrate?
Recrate is rated higher. Tracklib averages 4.2 out of 5 from 325 ratings, while Recrate averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Tracklib or Recrate have ads?
Neither Tracklib nor Recrate shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Tracklib or Recrate?
Tracklib ships an update every 2 weeks, and Recrate every 5 days. Most recently, Tracklib was updated on October 2, 2026 and Recrate on September 21, 2026.

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