Carnyx vs SocialSound Pulse
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Carnyx
This app allows musicians to record multitrack audio sessions on their iPhone or iPad. It automatically syncs and backs up recordings, making them easy to share with collaborators without complex file management. Organize all your audio ideas, demos, and live performances in one library for instant playback.
- Multitrack audio recording
- Automatic syncing and backup
- Direct sharing via username or link
- Import audio files
- Organized audio library
- Built-in mixer for playback
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Carnyx is a portable multitrack audio recorder for sound engineers, bands, and collaborators. Record shows, rehearsals, demos, ideas, and multitrack sessions from your iPhone. Use the built-in mic for quick captures, import audio files, or connect a USB class-compliant audio interface when you need separate tracks. When you stop recording, Carnyx syncs automatically, backs up your audio, and makes it ready to share. Send recordings to bandmates, producers, collaborators, or engineers by username or shareable link. No exports. No attachments. No file juggling. All recordings, imports, and multitrack sessions stay organized in one library, ready for playback. RECORD • Capture single-channel recordings with your iPhone mic • Record multitrack sessions when you need separate parts • Choose lossless quality when you want it • Import audio files into your recording library • Keep shows, rehearsals, ideas, and takes in one place SYNC • Sync automatically after recording • See clear sync status for each recording • Know what is backed up and ready to share • Keep quick captures, imported files, and multitrack sessions together SHARE • Share recordings by username or shareable link • Send takes, shows, and ideas in moments • Skip exports, attachments, and cloud storage workflows • Hand off recordings to bandmates, collaborators, producers, and engineers LISTEN • Play recordings instantly • Use the lightweight mixer to hear and balance multitrack sessions • Review recordings from anywhere Carnyx is focused on recording, syncing, sharing, and playback. Advanced DAW features such as timeline editing and arrangement tools are not included. Sync and sharing require signing in and a network connection. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/
SocialSound Pulse
Stay updated on your favorite artists with news, new music releases, and upcoming concert information. Connect your music library to automatically track artists and receive personalized alerts for shows and new music. Enjoy a private experience with no accounts or third-party analytics.
- Artist news feed
- New release tracking
- Concert alerts
- Artist bio and social links
- Music service integration
- Push notifications
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SocialSound Pulse is the companion for music fans. News, new releases, tours, and festivals — for every artist you actually listen to. FEATURES - Feed: artist news rolled up across press sources - Releases: new albums, EPs, and singles as they drop - Tours: see which of your artists are on the road, with dates near you and ticket links — plus the full bill: every supporting act, each with a bio, so you know exactly who you're seeing before the headliner takes the stage - Festivals: browse festival lineups and spot the ones stacked with your artists - Artist Detail: bio, social links, recent news, upcoming shows and setlists - Manage Artists: pull from your Apple Music library or add manually PUSH NOTIFICATIONS Optional. Opt in for a once-daily digest of upcoming shows and new releases from the artists you track. MUSIC SERVICES Works with Apple Music (full feature set). The built-in share extension also resolves songs across Apple Music, Spotify, and YouTube Music so you can share with anyone. PREMIUM SocialSound Pulse is free, supported by ads. Go ad-free and unlock more: - Plus — removes ads, unlimited tracked artists, concert alerts, smart sharing, and the Playlist Generator (build a playlist from your recent listening and send it straight to Apple Music, Spotify, or YouTube Music). 7-day free trial, then $2.99/month or $14.99/year. - Lifetime — a one-time purchase: everything in Plus, forever, with no subscription. - Remove Ads — a one-time purchase that hides all ads. Payment is charged to your Apple Account at confirmation of purchase. Subscriptions automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period; manage or cancel anytime in Apple Settings. Any unused portion of a free trial is forfeited when a subscription is purchased. PRIVACY No account required. The free version shows ads via Google AdMob, which may use your device's advertising identifier (you'll be asked for permission first). Beyond ads we run no third-party analytics — just a random install ID for aggregate counts. Your library data stays on your device. Made by Impostor Software LLC. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://socialsoundapp.com/privacy/
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Verdict
The clearest difference is ads: Carnyx at none against SocialSound Pulse's shown. SocialSound Pulse's advantage is update cadence (every 4 days vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume 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
Both are free to download. Carnyx sells 1 in-app purchase, starting at $9.99 per month and SocialSound Pulse sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Carnyx against 5.0 for SocialSound Pulse. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 2 and 1 respectively.
Carnyx ships an update every 5 weeks, SocialSound Pulse every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Carnyx | SocialSound Pulse |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 5.0 (2 ratings) | 5.0 (1 ratings) |
| Number of ratings | 2 — better | 1 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 4 days — better |
| Ads | No — better | Yes |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 18.0 | 17.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 76 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Samir Dahmani | Impostor Software |
Customer experience
Carnyx
SocialSound Pulse
In-app purchases
Carnyx
- Carnyx Pro Monthly7 Days trial$9.991 Month
SocialSound Pulse
- SocialSound Pulse Plus7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- SocialSound Pulse Plus7 Days trial$14.991 Year
- Remove Ads$2.99
- Lifetime$39.99
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