# PLICATA vs Tracker Pro

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Tracker Pro at 100% against PLICATA's 67%. Tracker Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and chart position (#140 vs unranked). PLICATA's advantage is price ($7.99 vs $14.99) and update cadence (every 3 days vs weekly). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

PLICATA costs $7.99 and Tracker Pro $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Tracker Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: PLICATA has 5 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of PLICATA's written reviews are positive against 100% of Tracker Pro's.

PLICATA ships an update every 3 days, Tracker Pro weekly. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and November 13, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PLICATA | Tracker Pro |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$7.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-pro-sampler-and-synths/id6812401572/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **5** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 66.7% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 days** | Weekly |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | — | **#140** |
| Size | 13 MB | 47 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Alessandro Guardascione](https://appshunter.io/developer/6810215306) | [Dubspot](https://appshunter.io/developer/6812401574) |

## What reviewers say

### PLICATA

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/plicata/id6810792998)

This is a compact monophonic synthesizer for hands-on sound design and performance. It features a morphing oscillator, wavefolding, a resonant filter, and a flexible VCA contour, with an independent SUB oscillator for added depth. A 28-socket patch system allows for extensive audio, CV, and event routing.

**Highlights:** Morphing oscillator with wavefolding, Independent SUB oscillator, 28-socket patch system, Microtonal XY keyboard, 32-step arpeggiator, Performance macros, AUv3 support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Tracker Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tracker-pro-sampler-and-synths/id6812401572)

**Currently charting:** #140 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create music with samples, synthesizers, and Audio Unit plugins within a pattern grid. Arrange patterns into songs, shape sounds with commands, and utilize touch, keyboard, or MIDI input. Includes built-in sounds and a demo to get started.

**Highlights:** Pattern grid for music creation, Integrated samplers and synthesizers, Audio Unit (AUv3) plugin hosting, Advanced step sequencing with commands, Song arrangement and structure, Multiple input methods (touch, keyboard, MIDI), Export mixes and individual stems

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PLICATA free?

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

### Is Tracker Pro free?

Tracker Pro costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PLICATA or Tracker Pro?

Tracker Pro is rated higher. PLICATA averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Tracker Pro averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do PLICATA or Tracker Pro have ads?

Neither PLICATA nor Tracker Pro shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PLICATA or Tracker Pro?

PLICATA ships an update every 3 days, and Tracker Pro weekly. Most recently, PLICATA was updated on November 10, 2026 and Tracker Pro on November 13, 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.*