# Track8 vs TraceSonic

The clearest difference is update cadence: Track8 at every 3 days against TraceSonic's every 9 days. Track8 also leads on chart position (#195 vs unranked) and ratings volume (3 vs 1). TraceSonic's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $8.99). On rating, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Track8 costs $8.99 and TraceSonic $7.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Track8 against 5.0 for TraceSonic. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 3 and 1 respectively.

Track8 ships an update every 3 days, TraceSonic every 9 days. The most recent releases landed on November 5, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Track8 | TraceSonic |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $8.99 | **$7.99** |
| Rating | [5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track8/id6780268824/reviews) | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracesonic/id6798317938/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **3** | 1 |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Every 9 days |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#195** | — |
| Size | 36 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Thingstone GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780268826) | [r6 appz](https://appshunter.io/developer/491984529) |

## What reviewers say

### Track8

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/track8/id6780268824)

**Currently charting:** #195 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app offers a focused 8-track audio and MIDI recorder for mobile devices and Mac. It provides essential recording, arranging, editing, and mixing tools without the complexity of a full DAW. Projects are compatible with dedicated hardware.

**Highlights:** 8 audio and 8 MIDI tracks, Looping and punch in/out, Markers for arrangement, Audio and MIDI editing, Clipboard Modifier tools, Track and master effects, AUv3 hosting

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


### TraceSonic

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracesonic/id6798317938)

Transform images into unique sounds by drawing on a spectral canvas. This app uses brush strokes and imported images to generate additive synthesis, offering a creative way to craft musical instruments and soundscapes.

**Highlights:** Draw on spectral canvas, Import images to create sound, 128 additive oscillators, Multiple brush types, Pitch snapping to scales, MIDI note input, Save custom patches

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Track8 free?

Track8 costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is TraceSonic free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Track8 or TraceSonic?

Track8 and TraceSonic are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 3 and 1 ratings respectively.

### Do Track8 or TraceSonic have ads?

Neither Track8 nor TraceSonic shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Track8 or TraceSonic?

Track8 ships an update every 3 days, and TraceSonic every 9 days. Most recently, Track8 was updated on November 5, 2026 and TraceSonic on October 31, 2026.

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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.*