M8C Remote Display vs naive tracker
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
M8C Remote Display
This application mirrors the screen of a Dirtywave M8 Tracker to an iOS device. It requires a compatible hardware tracker and does not handle audio routing. Users can view their M8 Tracker's interface remotely.
- Remote screen mirroring
- iOS device compatibility
- Requires M8 Tracker hardware
- No audio routing
- Official companion app
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M8C is a remote display client for the hardware Dirtywave M8 Tracker. The app requires a Model 01 or Model 02 Dirtywave M8 tracker with firmware 6.0 or newer. The application allows you to mirror the M8 screen to your iOS device. To learn more about the Dirtywave M8 Tracker, visit the official Dirtywave website. Important Notes: - While Teensy 4.1 based headless units might work with the app, they are not officially supported and haven't been tested. - M8C does not provide audio routing. To handle audio, please use compatible apps such as AUM or other iOS audio hosts.
naive tracker
A minimalist 4-track sampler and sequencer designed for touchscreens. It offers a single-screen editor for fast workflow, with features like sample editing, live pattern switching, and Ableton Link synchronization. Export your creations as WAV files.
- Single screen editor
- 4-track sampler/sequencer
- Sample browser and editor
- Live pattern switching
- Ableton Link synchronization
- WAV file export
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4-track sampler / sequencer Naive tracker is a modern, minimalistic implementation of the vertical sequencer concept known as "tracker", designed specifically for small screens with touch interface and optimized for a fast and easy workflow. - single screen editor: immediate access to everything - sleek monochrome UI - ready to use: comes with a collection of synthetic lo-fi and acoustic instrument samples - sample browser: load / play samples super fast from anywhere in the file system - record samples - sample editor: select, trim, normalise, reverse or draw the raw wave form - random: shuffle parameters for new inspriration - pattern list: switch patterns live, chain patterns in a loop or arrange a song - export / re-sample: save complete songs as wav file - Ableton Link: plays in sync with any Link enabled app/device The two-dimensional note editing with instant transpose function enables a clear and compact sequencer where everything happens in a single layer. Patterns can be selected manually, play as looped range or in linear order so that the pattern column is suited for live performance as well as song arrangement. The 16-step sequencer grid may be extended with meta step, variable track length or by looping a chain of patterns. Specs - 4 tracks - 16-step sequencer with variable track length - 8 samples, max. 2.7 sec. each - 16 patterns - 256 patterns song length Sequencer parameters - note value (octave / semitone) - pitch envelope - pitch LFO - AD / gate / D envelope - volume / panning - offset / loop length - filter high / low pass - meta (play steps conditionally) No in-app-purchases, no subscription, no ads, no AI.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: M8C Remote Display at Free against naive tracker's $3.99. naive tracker's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 4 months) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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
M8C Remote Display is free to download; naive tracker costs $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
naive tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 19 and 7 respectively. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 100% and 100% positive.
M8C Remote Display ships an update every 4 months, naive tracker every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 9, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | M8C Remote Display | naive tracker |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $3.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (19 ratings) | 5.0 (7 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 100.0% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 19 — better | 7 |
| Update frequency | Every 4 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Free — better | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | #128 — better |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 3 MB | 22 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Dirtywave | Oliver Wittchow |
Customer experience
M8C Remote Display
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In-app purchases
M8C Remote Display
No in-app purchases
naive tracker
No in-app purchases
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