# Skipback AUv3 vs GCS Model 8 Mobile

The clearest difference is rating: Skipback AUv3 at 5.0 against GCS Model 8 Mobile's 4.8. GCS Model 8 Mobile's advantage is ratings volume (44 vs 4) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 17.0). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Skipback AUv3 holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: GCS Model 8 Mobile has 44 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two.

## The numbers

| Metric | Skipback AUv3 | GCS Model 8 Mobile |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (4 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipback-auv3/id6780318822/reviews)** | [4.8 (44 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcs-model-8-mobile/id6784474862/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 4 | **44** |
| Positive reviews | — | 100.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | — | Every 5 days |
| Monetization | Free | Free |
| Size | 2 MB | 135 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Signals Intelligence Sound LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/6780318824) | [will patterson](https://appshunter.io/developer/1850559835) |

## What reviewers say

### Skipback AUv3

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skipback-auv3/id6780318822)

This tool captures your recent audio and MIDI performances retroactively, allowing you to save great ideas even if you forgot to press record. It continuously stores your playing in memory and lets you export it as WAV or MIDI files.

**Highlights:** Retrospective audio and MIDI capture, Transparent audio pass-through, Selectable audio history, Selectable MIDI history, Export audio as 24-bit WAV, Export MIDI as Standard MIDI File

**In-app purchases:** none


### GCS Model 8 Mobile

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/gcs-model-8-mobile/id6784474862)

This pocket-sized music production tool simulates analog tape recording with a realistic physics engine. It offers 8-track recording, built-in instruments, drum machines, and samplers for creative sound design on the go.

**Highlights:** 8-track recording with tape transport controls, Realistic analog tape physics simulation, Built-in synthesizers and drum machines, MPC-style pad sampler, Support for various tape formats, Bluetooth MIDI keyboard compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Skipback AUv3 free?

Skipback AUv3 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is GCS Model 8 Mobile free?

GCS Model 8 Mobile is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Skipback AUv3 or GCS Model 8 Mobile?

Skipback AUv3 is rated higher. Skipback AUv3 averages 5.0 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while GCS Model 8 Mobile averages 4.8 from 44 ratings.

### Do Skipback AUv3 or GCS Model 8 Mobile have ads?

Neither Skipback AUv3 nor GCS Model 8 Mobile shows ads.

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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.*