Comparison

Songtake vs Manytone

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

Head to head
About

Songtake

Record and mix multitrack music demos with video using your phone. Capture ideas quickly, create professional-sounding demos with multicam syncing, and easily share your music. Features AI stem splitting and cloud storage for seamless collaboration.

Highlights
  • Multicam video syncing
  • AI stem splitting
  • Cloud storage for ideas
  • Overdubbing with video
  • Export to DAW
  • Collaboration tools
Features
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Free multitrack recorder built for musicians. Capture song ideas as short videos, record real demos with multiple phones at the same time, and mix them without a DAW. Auto-saved to the cloud so you never lose a take. Two Modes: Ideas & Demos Save Ideas: Capture quick video clips of your musical ideas in small, compressed format to save phone space. Perfect for documenting riffs, melodies, and rehearsal moments. Cloud storage keeps everything synced so you never lose a take. Make Demos: When you're ready to record a real demo, use multiple phones at the same time. One tap starts every phone at once. Each phone adds a new video angle and its own stereo mics near the source, for cleaner and more mixable sound. Everything auto-syncs and saves to the cloud. No DAW or timeline editing required. On a Mac you can record multiple USB cameras at the same time instead, and plug in more mics when you want them. Easy project syncing across devices. Key Features: • Save Notes: Compress videos = 10x more ideas per GB • Free cloud storage: Auto-saved, never lose a take • Private by default: Your videos stay private until ready • Multiple phones at the same time: One tap starts every phone, every angle in sync • Multiple USB cameras at the same time: Record several angles from one Mac • AI stem splitting: Separate vocals, drums and bass to extract stems for remixes or karaoke • Overdub with video: Multitrack over your ideas • Syncs with any DAW: Open AAF on your favorite DAW • Export & share: From rehearsal to social media and music platforms in seconds • Collaborate: Connect with bandmates and like-minded creators Built by musicians who were sick of voice-memo graveyards. Record, play, done. SONGTAKE | 2026 • Terms: https://songtake.com/terms.html

About

Manytone

Features
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Manytone is a multitrack video app for musicians. Record multiple video performances, keep them perfectly in sync, and play them back together in a clean grid layout. Build harmonies, layer instruments, or create full one-person orchestra performances with ease. Features: Built-in metronome with adjustable tempo Count-in before recording Automatic sync across all tracks Overdub while listening to previous takes Grid view for simultaneous playback Mute and solo individual tracks Re-record any track without affecting others Subtle reverb and audio enhancements High-quality video export Manytone is designed for vocalists, instrumentalists, and content creators who want to create layered music videos without using complex recording software. Record. Layer. Perform. Terms of Use (EULA): https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Songtake4 screens
Manytone4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Manytone at every 3 days against Songtake's every 9 days. Songtake's advantage is device support (4 vs 1). On price, ads, in-app purchases and iOS requirement 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. Songtake sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month and Manytone sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $9.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Songtake ships an update every 9 days, Manytone every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 30, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard2 real differences · 8 level
Songtake versus Manytone: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSongtakeManytone
PriceFreeFree
Rating5.0 (4 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings4 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 9 daysEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch — betteriPhone
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size91 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperRidiculous LLCSalman Abdullah

In-app purchases

4 purchases

Songtake

Subscriptions4
  • Studio Access14 Days trial$9.991 Month
  • Patron (monthly)14 Days trial$15.991 Month
  • Pro Yearly14 Days trial$89.991 Year
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  • Patron (yearly)14 Days trial$143.991 Year
2 purchases

Manytone

Subscriptions2
  • Manytone Pro Monthly$9.991 Month
  • Manytone Pro Yearly$79.991 Year

Questions

Is Songtake free?
Songtake is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Manytone free?
Manytone is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Songtake or Manytone have ads?
Neither Songtake nor Manytone shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Songtake or Manytone?
Songtake ships an update every 9 days, and Manytone every 3 days. Most recently, Songtake was updated on October 30, 2026 and Manytone on October 31, 2026.

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