Comparison

Studio Field vs M8 Music Tracker

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

Head to head
About

Studio Field

This pocket sound lab offers a drum machine, bass synth, ambient synth, and microphone sampler for iPhone and iPad. It also includes a companion Mac app for managing your OP-1 Field device, allowing you to capture and shape sounds anywhere.

Highlights
  • Drum machine with 8 procedural voices
  • Deep bass synth with ladder filter
  • Ambient synth for lush pads
  • Microphone sampler with iCloud sync
  • Companion Mac app for OP-1 Field management
  • Stereo sampling directly to OP-1 Field
Currently charting
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Studio Field is a powerful companion for your Teenage Engineering devices - manage, back up, transfer, organize, and preview your content from iPhone or iPad. Your purchase also includes Studio Field for Mac, with libraries and backups synced through private iCloud. Supports: • OP-1 field • OP–XY • OP-1 original • OP-Z • EP–133 K.O. II • EP–1320 medieval • EP–40 riddim • TP-7 OP-1 FIELD • Connect over USB-C • Browse, transfer and preview tapes • Full device backup and restore, synced with Mac through iCloud • Multitrack tape playback with mute, solo and tape speed • Searchable offline Field manual OP–XY • Connect over USB-C to import and send projects, samples and presets • Full backup and restore with iCloud sync • Record stereo USB audio and sync takes with Mac • Searchable offline OP–XY manual TP-7 • Connect over USB-C • Browse and manage recordings directly from iPhone or iPad • Transfer recordings between TP-7 and your Library • Full device backup and restore • Sync your TP-7 Library and backups with Mac through private iCloud OP-1 ORIGINAL • Connect over USB • Browse tape, synth, drum and album • Save content to your Library or send it back to the device • Convert original tapes to OP-1 field format • Full-disk backup and restore • Searchable offline OP-1 original manual OP-Z • Connect over USB-C • Browse projects, samplepacks, bounces and config • Save content to your Library or send it back to OP-Z • Full-disk backup and restore • Searchable offline OP-Z manual EP SERIES Dedicated support for EP–133 K.O. II, EP–1320 medieval and EP–40 riddim. • Browse and manage samples over USB • Each EP has its own Library, backups and iCloud space • Sync EP Libraries and backups with Mac LIBRARY & ICLOUD • Dedicated Library and backups for each supported device • Optional private iCloud sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac • Share tapes, albums, samples and recordings through AirDrop, Files, Mail and more STORE Discover free and premium sound packs for OP-1 field and OP–XY, created in collaboration with Colors In Space / John Gorton. • Preview packs before installing • One-click install sends every file to the correct location on your device • No need to understand folder structures or manually manage files • Save packs to your Library for later PLAYGROUND When you don’t have hardware connected, sketch ideas with the built-in Drum Machine, Bass Synth, Ambient Synth and Microphone Sampler. INCLUDED — STUDIO FIELD FOR MAC Your purchase also includes the full Studio Field for Mac — with device management, browsing and preview, backups, Libraries, Workspace, Store, Tape Club, Community and more. Direct USB features require a supported device, a data-capable USB cable, and the correct USB transfer mode on the connected device. Playground and Library features work without external hardware. DISCLAIMER Lithium ehf. is an independent developer and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or connected to Teenage Engineering. “OP-1,” “OP-1 field,” “OP–XY,” “OP-Z,” “EP–133 K.O. II,” “EP–1320 medieval,” “EP–40 riddim,” “TP-7” and “Teenage Engineering” are trademarks of their respective owners. https://studiofield.app/privacy https://studiofield.app/terms

About

M8 Music Tracker

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
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M8 tracker is an eight-track music tracker, sequencer, and synthesizer from Dirtywave. Create and arrange music using a portable tracker workflow. Sequences are built from phrases and chains, which can be arranged independently across eight tracks with sequencing and modulation at each step. Instruments • Wavsynth - Chip synth inspired wavetable synth • Macrosynth - Macro oscillators of over 40 unique synthesis engines • FMSynth - Four-operator FM synthesis • Hypersynth - Six-note 13 oscillator swarm synth • Sampler - Sample playback and recording • MIDI instruments for controlling internal or external gear • Up to 128 instruments per song Sequencing • Eight independent monophonic tracks • Instrument tables for advanced modulation • Scales, grooves, probability, and comprehensive effect commands • Live performance and song-rendering tools Connectivity • CoreMIDI input and output • External computer keyboards and game controllers • Ableton Link support • AUv3 plugin version • Inter-App Audio (IAA) integration • Launchpad Pro MKIII support M8 supports portrait and landscape orientations on iPhone and iPad. Projects, instruments, samples, themes, and rendered audio are accessible through the Files app. Built-in contextual help explains every view with shortcuts. M8 for iOS provides the complete M8 workflow in a portable, touch-enabled interface. Songs and bundles are fully compatible with M8 hardware and can be transferred between devices and shared with other M8 users. Join the Dirtywave Discord community to share music, get help, and discuss M8.

Screenshots

Studio Field4 screens
M8 Music Tracker4 screens

Verdict

The call

Studio Field and M8 Music Tracker both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of M8 Music Tracker's written reviews are positive against 60% of Studio Field's. M8 Music Tracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 10) and ratings volume (90 vs 5). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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

Studio Field costs $29.99 and M8 Music Tracker $29.99 up front. Studio Field sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. M8 Music Tracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Studio Field against 5.0 for M8 Music Tracker. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: M8 Music Tracker has 90 ratings behind it against 5, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 60% of Studio Field's written reviews are positive against 100% of M8 Music Tracker's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Studio Field ships an update every 5 days, M8 Music Tracker every 2 days. Both last shipped on September 30, 2026.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
Studio Field versus M8 Music Tracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterStudio FieldM8 Music Tracker
Price$29.99$29.99
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (90 ratings)
Positive reviews60.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings590 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 daysEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#63#11 — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, MaciPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS26.015.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size179 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLithium ehfDirtywave

Customer experience

Studio Field

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral6.7%
Negative33.3%

M8 Music Tracker

All ratings90 ratings
Positive98.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative1.1%
Written reviews35 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Studio Field

One-time10
  • OP-1 Field Dust$9.99
  • OP-1 Field Field Memories$9.99
  • OP-1 Field Analog Classics$14.99
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  • OP-XY Yesterday's Machines$14.99
  • OP-XY Analog Classics Pro$14.99
  • OP-XY Sound In Motion$14.99
  • OP-XY Memory Bloom$14.99
  • OP-XY Koto Skies$14.99
  • OP-XY BRISTOL$19.99
  • OP-XY Memories$19.99
None

M8 Music Tracker

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Studio Field free?
Studio Field costs $29.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is M8 Music Tracker free?
M8 Music Tracker costs $29.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Studio Field or M8 Music Tracker?
Studio Field and M8 Music Tracker are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 90 ratings respectively.
Do Studio Field or M8 Music Tracker have ads?
Neither Studio Field nor M8 Music Tracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Studio Field or M8 Music Tracker?
Studio Field ships an update every 5 days, and M8 Music Tracker every 2 days. Most recently, Studio Field was updated on September 30, 2026 and M8 Music Tracker on September 30, 2026.
Which is more popular, Studio Field or M8 Music Tracker?
Studio Field currently peaks at #63 in the App Store charts, and M8 Music Tracker at #11. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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