# Pro vs M8 Music Tracker

The clearest difference is price: Pro at $7.99 against M8 Music Tracker's $29.99. M8 Music Tracker's advantage is chart position (#32 vs #188). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Pro costs $7.99 and M8 Music Tracker $29.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

M8 Music Tracker holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 83 and 107 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 96% of Pro's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8 Music Tracker's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 31, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Pro | M8 Music Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.8 (83 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-a5-synth-plus-auv3/id6764386977/reviews) | **[5.0 (107 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m8-music-tracker/id6806721202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 83 | **107** |
| Positive reviews | 95.5% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 4 days | Every 4 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #188 | **#32** |
| Size | 64 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.4** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioKit Pro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1307785645) | [Dirtywave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816585443) |

## What reviewers say

### Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pro-a5-synth-plus-auv3/id6764386977)

**Currently charting:** #188 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app emulates the sound of an iconic analog poly synthesizer, offering a wide range of sonic possibilities from warm pads to soaring leads. It features advanced modeling, multiple filter styles, and extensive customization options for musicians.

**Highlights:** 10-voice polyphonic analog synth emulation, Authentic Poly-Mod and filter modeling, Dual filter styles: Classic Stepped and Modern Smooth, Extensive preset library with 600+ sounds, Microtonality panel with 150 curated scales, AUv3 plugin support for DAWs, Vintage-style step sequencer and arpeggiator

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### M8 Music Tracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m8-music-tracker/id6806721202)

**Currently charting:** #32 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create and arrange music with a portable eight-track tracker, synthesizer, and sequencer. Features multiple synth engines, sample playback, and advanced sequencing tools. Offers extensive connectivity and compatibility with hardware and other M8 users.

**Highlights:** Eight-track music tracker and sequencer, Multiple built-in synth engines (Wavsynth, Macrosynth, FMSynth, Hypersynth), Sampler for playback and recording, Advanced sequencing with modulation, scales, and effects, MIDI instrument control, CoreMIDI and IAA integration, Portrait and landscape support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Pro free?

Pro costs $7.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is M8 Music Tracker free?

M8 Music Tracker costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Pro or M8 Music Tracker?

M8 Music Tracker is rated higher. Pro averages 4.8 out of 5 from 83 ratings, while M8 Music Tracker averages 5.0 from 107 ratings.

### Do Pro or M8 Music Tracker have ads?

Neither Pro nor M8 Music Tracker shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Pro or M8 Music Tracker?

Pro ships an update every 4 days, and M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, Pro was updated on October 31, 2026 and M8 Music Tracker on October 31, 2026.

### Which is more popular, Pro or M8 Music Tracker?

Pro currently peaks at #188 in the App Store charts, and M8 Music Tracker at #32. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*