Comparison

Heavier Metal vs A1 Multitrack Record

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

Head to head
About

Heavier Metal

This music plugin emulates a classic 1990s distortion pedal with advanced digital modeling. It offers full parametric control, capturing the original circuit's behavior for a wide range of guitar tones. Optimized for low CPU usage and low latency, it's compatible with various AUv3 hosts.

Highlights
  • Parametric NAM distortion model
  • Recreates original pedal behavior
  • Mid-forward gain, tight low-end
  • AUv3 plugin for Mac/iOS
  • Native Apple Silicon support
  • Ultra-low CPU, near-zero latency
Features
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Heavier Metal is a modern distortion plugin based on one of the most aggressive pedals of the 1990s. Built using Artera DSP’s Parametric NAM engine, it delivers not just the sound — but the full behavior of the original circuit. Every knob. Every nuance. Captured with precision. This isn’t a snapshot. Heavier Metal is fully parametric — meaning all front-panel controls respond just like the original analog pedal. From razor-sharp riffs to soaring leads, it gives you the full expressive range of the original hardware, with the flexibility of a native plugin. Key Features – Fully parametric NAM model — not a static capture – Recreates the full tone-shaping behavior of the original HM-style pedal – Mid-forward gain structure with massive sustain and tight low-end – AUv3 plugin for macOS and iOS – Native support for Apple Silicon (M1/M2) – Ultra-low CPU usage and near-zero latency Compatibility Heavier Metal runs in any AUv3-compatible host such as Logic Pro (Mac/iPad), GarageBand (Mac/iOS), AUM, Cubasis, and more. Available exclusively on the App Store.

About

A1 Multitrack Record

Features
Currently charting
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USB Multitrack Recorder App. Connect any USB Class Compliant Devices for up to 16-Channels of Audio Recording. Including Yamaha RUIO, Yamaha DM7/DM3, Dante AVIO and other USB Audio Interfaces. - Turn on Audio Engine - Auto initializes Channel Count for Connected USB Device - Arm and Rename Channels in Ch Menu - Tap each Channel to Arm and Name Individual Channels - Press Rec and Enter Recording Name. Start Recording. (MAKE SURE PROPER CHANNELS ARE ARMED) - Record at 48K 32-Bit Float. (Records into internal memory that persists after app close - After stopping record, files are available to export files in the Recordings Menu (Up to 64 Slots). Files are available in Recordings Menu until deleted or purged. - To Share, Export Selected Recording Files and choose destination from Apple Share Card. Files will be Zipped and Exported to chosen destination. - Import files into DAW or NLE for editing.

Screenshots

Heavier Metal4 screens
A1 Multitrack Record4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A1 Multitrack Record at $9.99 against Heavier Metal's $12.99. A1 Multitrack Record also leads on chart position (#174 vs unranked). Heavier Metal's advantage is device support (4 vs 2) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.6). On 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Heavier Metal costs $12.99 and A1 Multitrack Record $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Heavier Metal versus A1 Multitrack Record: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterHeavier MetalA1 Multitrack Record
Price$12.99$9.99 — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings2 — better—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaid—
Best chart rank—#174 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size80 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperReinarc LLCJeremy Horn

In-app purchases

None

Heavier Metal

No in-app purchases

None

A1 Multitrack Record

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Heavier Metal free?
Heavier Metal costs $12.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is A1 Multitrack Record free?
A1 Multitrack Record costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do Heavier Metal or A1 Multitrack Record have ads?
Neither Heavier Metal nor A1 Multitrack Record shows ads.

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