# m vs Trackalot

The clearest difference is monetization model: Trackalot at paid against m's subscription. Trackalot also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (8 vs 1). m's advantage is iOS requirement (17.0 vs 26.0). On price, rating, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. m sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year and Trackalot sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 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 m against 5.0 for Trackalot. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Trackalot has 8 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

m ships an update every 2 months, Trackalot every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 28, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | m | Trackalot |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-ber/id6740215628/reviews) | [5.0 (8 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackalot/id6761800093/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **8** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Subscription | **Paid** |
| Size | 6 MB | 19 MB |
| Requires iOS | **17.0** | 26.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Apple TV | iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lawrence Anthony Ware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1788973624) | [JASON PETER DEFILLIPPO](https://appshunter.io/developer/1891559161) |

## What reviewers say

### m

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m-ber/id6740215628)

Transform your device into a professional sACN lighting fixture for stage, film, and art installations. Control screen brightness, intensity, and vibration using standard lighting protocols.

**Highlights:** sACN control for Universe and DMX Address, Real-time backlight brightness adjustment, IRGB 8-Bit fixture compatibility, 6 Channel Mode with flashlight intensity, Device vibration control, Intuitive interface

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 365 Days Access to m-BER app | $4.99 | per year |
| Access m-BER app Lifetime | $9.99 | one-time |


### Trackalot

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/trackalot/id6761800093)

Log repeatable events instantly with one tap. Organize trackers into folders and add optional notes or values for context. Visualize patterns with per-tracker charts and export your data for analysis.

**Highlights:** One-tap event logging, Optional notes and values, Folder organization, Per-tracker charts, Data export (CSV, JSON), Home screen widgets, Manual backup and restore

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Apple Watch app, Vision Pro support, iPhone Duo support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Trackalot Lifetime Access | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is m free?

m is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Trackalot free?

Trackalot is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, m or Trackalot?

m and Trackalot are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 8 ratings respectively.

### Do m or Trackalot have ads?

Neither m nor Trackalot shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, m or Trackalot?

m ships an update every 2 months, and Trackalot every 2 weeks. Most recently, m was updated on October 19, 2026 and Trackalot on October 28, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*