# PunchKit vs M8 Music Tracker

The clearest difference is price: PunchKit at Free against M8 Music Tracker's $29.99. M8 Music Tracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and chart position (#25 vs unranked). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

PunchKit is free to download; M8 Music Tracker costs $29.99 up front. PunchKit sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. M8 Music Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PunchKit against 5.0 for M8 Music Tracker. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 51 and 97 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 96% of PunchKit's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8 Music Tracker's.

PunchKit ships an update weekly, M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Both last shipped on October 18, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PunchKit | M8 Music Tracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $29.99 |
| Rating | [4.9 (51 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchkit/id6785249847/reviews) | **[5.0 (97 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/m8-music-tracker/id6806721202/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 51 | **97** |
| Positive reviews | 96.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Weekly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#25** |
| Size | 10 MB | 235 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Kristaps Dreija](https://appshunter.io/developer/1861433525) | [Dirtywave](https://appshunter.io/developer/1816585443) |

## What reviewers say

### PunchKit

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/punchkit/id6785249847)

This app enhances your music production workflow with a compatible hardware device. It allows instant access to projects, sounds, and memory, plus recording, editing, and backup capabilities. Streamline your creative process and manage your music projects efficiently.

**Highlights:** Automatic device connection, Browse projects, sounds, and memory, Record USB audio and iOS input, Signal-activated recording, Bundle recordings for backup, Add effects to recordings and samples, Backup and restore projects

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $2.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $5.99 | one-time |
| Huge Tip | $12.99 | one-time |
| PunchKit Pro Lifetime | $14.99 | one-time |


### M8 Music Tracker

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

**Currently charting:** #25 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 PunchKit free?

PunchKit is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is M8 Music Tracker free?

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

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

M8 Music Tracker is rated higher. PunchKit averages 4.9 out of 5 from 51 ratings, while M8 Music Tracker averages 5.0 from 97 ratings.

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

Neither PunchKit nor M8 Music Tracker shows ads.

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

PunchKit ships an update weekly, and M8 Music Tracker every 4 days. Most recently, PunchKit was updated on October 18, 2026 and M8 Music Tracker on October 18, 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.*