Comparison

1Take vs 4trMTR

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

Head to head
About

1Take

Transform your iPhone into a professional music recording studio. Features studio-quality DSP, physical modeling compressors, and AI-powered audio optimization for pristine sound. Offers cloud sync for easy backup and export.

Highlights
  • Studio-quality DSP chain
  • Physical modeling compressors
  • AI audio optimization
  • Cloud sync for backup
  • Real-time metering
  • 5-second pre-roll buffer
Features
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1Take turns your iPhone into a professional recording studio. RECORD WITH STUDIO QUALITY - Professional DSP chain: Gate, 5-band EQ, Compressor (LA-2A/1176/VCA modeling), Saturation, Stereo Field, Limiter - 16-bit WAV (free) or 24-bit BWF (Pro) - Real-time VU meter, LUFS loudness metering, spectrum analyzer - 5-second pre-roll buffer — never miss the start PHYSICAL MODELING COMPRESSORS - LA-2A (Opto): Smooth, musical compression for vocals - 1176 (FET): Fast, punchy compression for instruments - VCA: Transparent, precise compression for any source - Each modeled with authentic attack/release curves AI AUDIO OPTIMIZATION - Analyze your recording environment - Auto-adjust DSP settings for optimal sound - One-tap optimization after first recording CLOUD SYNC - Automatic backup to Dropbox, Google Drive, iCloud Drive, Backblaze B2 - Export as WAV, MP3, or AAC PRO UPGRADE ($4.99, one-time purchase) - 24-bit WAV/BWF recording - Direct MP3/AAC recording - Custom preset editing - AI audio optimization - Cloud sync NOW IN 11 LANGUAGES English, Japanese, Korean, German, Traditional Chinese, French, Dutch, Swedish, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian Perfect for musicians, podcasters, and content creators who need professional quality from their iPhone.

About

4trMTR

Record and layer multiple musical performances one track at a time to create a complete song. Easily manage your projects by saving, loading, and creating new ones through a simple tap interface.

Highlights
  • Four-track recording
  • Layered performances
  • Project saving
  • Project loading
  • New project creation
Features
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iPhoneを、シンプルな4トラックMTRに。 4trMTRは、ギター、ベース、ボーカルなどを1トラックずつ重ねて録音できる、シンプルなマルチトラックレコーダーです。 曲のアイデアを思いついたとき。 バンドのデモを作りたいとき。 楽器や歌を重ねて録音したいとき。 複雑なDAWを立ち上げなくても、iPhoneですぐに録音を始められます。 【シンプルな4トラック録音】 4つのトラックを使って、演奏や歌を重ねて録音できます。 例えば、 Track 1:ギター Track 2:ボーカル Track 3:ベース Track 4:コーラス といった使い方ができます。 【パンチイン録音】 録り直したい部分だけを指定して再録音できます。 演奏の一部分を修正したいときにも、最初からすべて録り直す必要はありません。 【入力を選んで録音】 利用可能な入力から、録音に使用する入力を選択できます。 iPhoneだけで手軽に録音したり、対応する外部オーディオ機器を使った録音にも活用できます。 【プロジェクトとして保存】 録音した内容はプロジェクトとして管理できます。 曲のアイデアやデモを残し、あとから続きを録音できます。 【シンプルだから、すぐ録れる】 初めてのレコーディングはカセットでした。 大した機能はなかったけれど、何でも作れる気がしました。 4trMTRは、そんなシンプルな録音の楽しさをiPhoneで再現するためのアプリです。 たくさんの機能を覚えるより、まず録音する。 楽器を持って、RECを押して、音を重ねる。 4trMTRで、あなたの曲のアイデアを残してみてください。

Screenshots

1Take4 screens
4trMTR3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: 1Take at Free against 4trMTR's $0.99. 1Take also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks). 4trMTR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ads, device support 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

1Take is free to download; 4trMTR costs $0.99 up front. 1Take sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. 4trMTR asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

1Take ships an update every 5 days, 4trMTR every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 8, 2026 and October 6, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
1Take versus 4trMTR: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
Parameter1Take4trMTR
PriceFree — better$0.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS17.0 — better17.6
Further details — not scored
Size9 MB12 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperHakaru HiroseYUKIO TOKIWA

Customer experience

1Take

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

4trMTR

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

1Take

One-time1
  • 1Take Pro$3.99
None

4trMTR

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is 1Take free?
1Take is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is 4trMTR free?
4trMTR costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do 1Take or 4trMTR have ads?
Neither 1Take nor 4trMTR shows ads.
Which is updated more often, 1Take or 4trMTR?
1Take ships an update every 5 days, and 4trMTR every 3 weeks. Most recently, 1Take was updated on October 8, 2026 and 4trMTR on October 6, 2026.

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