Comparison

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth vs TRACKS Audio Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

This app is a polyphonic wavetable and FM synthesizer for musicians and sound designers. It offers flexible wavetable creation, sound design capabilities, and AUv3 plugin support for seamless integration with music production hosts. Share and discover user-created presets within the app.

Highlights
  • 8-voice polyphonic engine
  • Dual wavetable oscillators per voice
  • Bidirectional FM synthesis
  • Global ladder filter
  • AUv3 plugin support
  • iCloud sync for presets
  • Community preset sharing
Features
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Nikaya Synth is a compact, expressive wavetable synthesizer designed for musicians and sound designers looking for flexibility without complexity. It features an 8-voice polyphonic engine, with each voice containing two independent wavetable oscillators and a pair of FM operators. Each voice includes its own ADSR amplitude envelope, while modulation and filtering are handled globally for efficient performance and unified control. Explore a variety of ways to generate and import wavetables: - Flexible Wavetable Creation - Convert images into wavetables using brightness data - Slice WAV files into multiple waveforms - Import folders of single-cycle waveforms - Browse a curated set of factory wavetables - Generate up to 128 waveforms from a single source - Sound Design Capabilities Nikaya offers a focused feature set for building detailed, evolving sounds: - Two wavetable oscillators per voice with independent wave index control - Bidirectional FM synthesis using the current wavetable waveforms - Global ladder filter with a cycling envelope and morphable curve shapes - Two global LFOs with tempo sync and multiple waveforms - Clear visual feedback for envelope shaping - Workflow and Integration Designed with usability and integration in mind: - AUv3 plugin support for host compatibility - iCloud sync for presets and wavetables - Full parameter automation in supported hosts Community Sharing (iOS 13+) - Access user-created presets from the in-app browser - Like and download new sounds - Share your own presets with others Nikaya Synth offers a practical approach to modern wavetable synthesis—lightweight, responsive, and easy to navigate, while remaining capable of detailed and expressive sound design.

About

TRACKS Audio Tracker

Features
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Inspired by legendary software, TRACKS lets you create beats and patterns using the vertical grid interface that defined a generation of electronic, 8-bit and lofi music. Whether you're a tracker veteran or new to the format, TRACKS intuitive touch interface makes pattern-based music creation accessible anywhere. Record your own samples, use one of the built-in drum kits, and build patterns step by step. **Key Features:** - Classic vertical tracker grid with smooth scrolling playback - 2 Built-in drum kits with 808 and 8-bit synthesized sounds - Record samples directly with your microphone - Non-destructive sample trimming with waveform visualization - Pattern browser with save, load, and revert functionality - Channel mute and solo for arranging your mix - Adjustable pattern length (8, 16, 32, or 64 steps) - Channel Fill at intervals or random. - More features coming soon!

Screenshots

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth4 screens
TRACKS Audio Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: TRACKS Audio Tracker at $0.99 against Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth's $6.99. Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On update cadence, ads, in-app purchases 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

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth costs $6.99 and TRACKS Audio Tracker $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth versus TRACKS Audio Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterNikaya Wavetable and FM SynthTRACKS Audio Tracker
Price$6.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.5 (10 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings10 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 daysEvery 2 days
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayCarl Albert Groner

In-app purchases

None

Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth

No in-app purchases

None

TRACKS Audio Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth free?
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is TRACKS Audio Tracker free?
TRACKS Audio Tracker costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth or TRACKS Audio Tracker have ads?
Neither Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth nor TRACKS Audio Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth or TRACKS Audio Tracker?
Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth ships an update every 2 days, and TRACKS Audio Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Nikaya Wavetable and FM Synth was updated on November 2, 2026 and TRACKS Audio Tracker on October 29, 2026.

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