Comparison

Playback vs Multitracker

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

Head to head
About

Playback

This app transforms your device into a powerful multi-track player for worship teams. It integrates with other worship production tools, offers advanced features like automation and MIDI control, and provides an intuitive interface for volunteers.

Highlights
  • Multi-track audio playback
  • Integration with worship production tools
  • Automation and MIDI control
  • Custom song arrangements
  • Setlist management
  • Ambient pad player
Features
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Playback turns your Apple device into a simple, yet powerful MultiTrack player that works seamlessly with the rest of the MultiTracks.com ecosystem of products like ChartBuilder®, RehearsalMix®, and the Church Streaming License®. Link your Planning Center account and have setlists you create automatically appear in Playback. Pairing Playback with our ProPresenter Templates gives it access to pre-made MIDI Cues that perfectly sync lyrics to your tracks. Playback has been optimized to be the best tracks solution for a worship team. While it has powerful features like automation, custom song arrangements, MIDI in/out, and even support for SMPTE timecode, it’s easy and intuitive for new volunteers. A Playback Rentals subscription is an easy and affordable way to quickly access the MultiTracks from our ever expanding library of over 24,000 original master recordings. Any previous tracks purchases from MultiTracks.com are instantly available in your Playback library. Already have your own tracks? Upload them to your library with a Cloud Pro subscription so that they can be accessed in Playback. Playback Sync® automatically scrolls charts in the ChartBuilder app to always match where you are in a song. No extra cables needed since it’s all done over Wi-Fi. This ensures your team is literally all on the same page! Pad Player® lets you to stay in the moment with ambient pads underneath every song and transition in your setlist. INTRO (Free) - Build & save setlists - Solo, mute & adjust track volumes - Set custom start & end times - Tempo/key change to all 12 keys - Play ambient pads underneath songs - Access any song in the catalog with a Playback Rentals Subscription - Song transitions - AutoPan - Add click-and-pad-only songs to setlists - Adjust click track subdivisions - Live Crossfade between songs - Reference the original song mix PREMIUM (Starting at $9.99/mo | Visit MultiTracks.com/Pricing) - All “Intro” features - Add, remove, rearrange, rename, & TRIM song sections - MIDI Map controls to a MIDI Controller - Loop/Infinite Loop Song Sections - Save Custom Song Arrangements w/Cloud Pro Intro or higher - Add an Infinite Click Track - Automation: Place cues anywhere in a song to trigger automations for track volumes, mute/unmute, Pad Player, & more! - Playback Remote - Send MIDI Cues to lyrics, lights & more with (Requires Live Bundle or MULTITRACKS ONE) - Live Re-Order: While audio is playing, jump to a particular Song Section - MIDI Map to a specific Song Section - Freely jump between Song Sections & Songs live using a MIDI Controller - Buses: Route your tracks out of 10 buses for better mix control - SmartRouting®: We’ve pre-assigned every track type to a bus. *Supported USB Audio Interfaces & Playback will automatically route your tracks to the available outputs - MultiOuts®: Route tracks & buses to multiple outputs with one of our *Supported USB Audio Interfaces. - Create & edit MIDI Cues directly in Playback. Save MIDI Cues to your Library with a Cloud Pro subscription - Advanced Pad Player Interface Playback Premium is also included in the Live Bundle & the MULTITRACKS ONE Bundle. *Please Note* Because access is given to Original Artist Master MultiTracks through our free ”Demo Setlist” & "Play of the Week," account registration is required for you to verify your identity and ensure compliance with Terms of Use. Price may vary by location. Subscriptions will be charged to your credit card through your iCloud account. Subscription will automatically renew unless canceled at least 24 hours before the end of the current period. You won't be able to cancel the subscription once activated. Any unused portion of a free trial will be forfeited if you upgrade from a free subscription to a paid version. Manage your subscriptions in Account Settings after purchase. For more details on our Privacy Policy & Terms of Use for MultiTracks.com please visit: http://www.multitracks.com/privacy/ and http://www.multitracks.com/terms/

About

Multitracker

This app allows musicians to play multiple audio and MIDI files simultaneously using playlists. It offers flexible audio routing to external interfaces and headphone outputs, along with comprehensive MIDI track control and synchronization. A built-in metronome and extensive playlist management enhance live performance capabilities.

Highlights
  • Multitrack audio and MIDI playback
  • Flexible audio routing to external interfaces
  • Individual track EQ, compression, and volume control
  • MIDI track assignment and transposition
  • Synchronized metronome with selectable sounds
  • Configurable playlists with playback control
  • MIDI Learn for external control
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Multitracker is a live player that allows you to play multiple audio files and midi files comfortably and flexibly with the help of playlists. If a USB audio interface is connected to the iPad, the audio tracks (stems) of a song can be routed to any of the outputs of the interface. At the same time, the headphone output can also be used as an additional routing destination, so that you have two additional channels available. To play midi songs, Multitracker provides a midi player that allows each MIDI track to be assigned to any existing Midi device (whether via USB or iPad instrument such as Sound Canvas). Of course a midi song can be played in sync with audio tracks. If necessary, a metronome with 9 different click sounds and freely selectable time signature can be added to your song or be played alone. It has never been easier to play multitrack and midi songs on stage! Features: - supports any class compliant audio interface - Headphone output selectable as additional routing destination (2 additional channels) Audio Player: - unlimited number of audio tracks (stems) depending on the performance of your iPad - Supports wav, mp3, flac, aac, ac3 (also mixed in one song) - Each audio track (Stem) can be routed to any output - Audio tracks can also be routed to outputs that are not currently connected - equalizer per track - compressor per track - Volume fader per track - Solo and mute buttons per track - Copy / Paste function for routing and volume for faster configuration - List of all audio routings - Output channel busses with faders and listing of all assigned stems Midi Player: - Supports MIDI Format 0 and 1 - Each MIDI track can be assigned any MIDI locations (external / internal) - at the same time - Transpose for each track separately or for the entire song - Midi Clock Send in sync with the Midi Song (without Song Position Pointer) - Switchable automatic metronome - changeable Tempo - Program change commands adjustable for each channel and midi device - Prgogram Changes can be sent when the song is started or loaded - You can also save songs that contain only Program Change messages but no Midi Song - sends MIDI Time Code (MTC Master) - sends MIDI Machine Code (MMC) Metronome: - can be played with or without Midi Song - Choice of 9 different click sounds - Time signature can be set arbitrarily - Adjustable Click Duration - Midi Clock synchronous to the metronome Playlist: - Playlist is easy to create with pre-configured songs - Pause between songs on / off switchable - Quicksave-option - Display of faders configurable - Size of faders configurable - Playlists can be saved - Playlists can be adjusted while playing - FastForward / Rewind - Pause - Start / Stop / Pause / Skip / VolumeFader controllable via Midi (Midi Learn) - Songs selectable by MIDI Program Change commands Live View: - extra large song title (as well as next titles) - extra large transport buttons - Playlist View can be faded in - Pause / Start Next Buttons can be faded in Fast Forward / Rewind general: - works in background - import / export all song settings and playlists for backups and migration - import / export audio data from / to cloud services (iCloud, Dropbox etc. ) - share audio files between apps - 3 free demo songs to download - Multitracker is permanently extended and improved! System Requirements: - iPad with iOS 9 or later Optional: - USB-Audio Interface (Class Compliant) - Lightning to USB-Cable or Camera Connection Kit (if you want to provide your iPad with power when connected to USB Interface)

Screenshots

Playback4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Playback at 4.8 against Multitracker's 4.4. Playback also leads on ratings volume (4.3K vs 145) and device support (4 vs 1). Multitracker's advantage is review sentiment (83% vs 66%) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence, ads and in-app purchases 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

Both are free to download. Playback sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Multitracker sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Playback holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playback has 4.3K ratings behind it against 145, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 66% of Playback's written reviews are positive against 83% of Multitracker's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Playback ships an update monthly, Multitracker every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 13, 2026 and October 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Playback versus Multitracker: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlaybackMultitracker
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (4.3K ratings) — better4.4 (145 ratings)
Positive reviews66.0% of reviews83.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings4.3K — better145
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 2 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — betteriPad
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size132 MB36 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperMultiTracks.comSebastian Sygulla

Customer experience

Playback

All ratings4,293 ratings
Positive94.9%
Neutral1.9%
Negative3.3%
Written reviews359 reviews
Positive66.0%
Neutral5.3%
Negative28.7%

Multitracker

All ratings145 ratings
Positive86.2%
Neutral2.8%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews165 reviews
Positive83.0%
Neutral4.2%
Negative12.7%

User reviews

Playback

From 4.3K App Store ratings

What we love

  • 🚀 Easy to use
  • 👍 Powerful features
  • 🚀 Seamless playback
  • 🚀 Intuitive interface
  • 👍 Great for small churches

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes and glitches
  • 💰 Expensive subscription model
  • 🔒 Difficult to use on multiple devices
  • 🔒 Lack of free trial or demo
  • 🐛 Inconsistent behavior after updates

Multitracker

From 145 App Store ratings

What we love

  • 👍 Great app for live performances
  • 🚀 Powerful and easy to use
  • 💡 Excellent for managing backing tracks and click tracks
  • 🔒 Stable and reliable
  • 👍 Intuitive interface

Room to improve

  • 🐛 Occasional crashes or bugs
  • 🔍 Confusing interface in some areas
  • 🔍 Lack of support or responsiveness from developer
  • 🔍 Compatibility issues with some audio interfaces

Bugs and requests

Playback

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Click track and guide audio issues
  • Playback freezing or crashing on certain devices
  • Syncing problems between multiple devices
  • Rental tracks not loading properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • Ability to create and save custom setlists
  • More advanced editing capabilities for individual tracks
  • Tempo and key change options during live performance
  • Improved MIDI integration for lyrics and lighting control
  • Standalone version without subscription requirement

Multitracker

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Issues with MIDI clock sync
  • Problems with importing and playing MIDI files
  • Disappearing files or songs after updates
  • Inability to purchase or restore in-app purchases

Requested features

7 requests
  • Add tempo change functionality
  • Implement a search function for song lists
  • Include more EQ and compression controls
  • Add support for lyrics and chord charts
  • Improve MIDI integration and mapping
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  • Implement a high-contrast mode for outdoor use
  • Allow saving song configurations as presets

In-app purchases

3 purchases

Playback

Subscriptions3
  • Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Pro1 Month trial$8.991 Month
  • Premium$14.991 Month
4 purchases

Multitracker

One-time4
  • Effects$3.99
  • just Midi$13.99
  • just Audio$19.99
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  • Audio AND Midi$26.99

Questions

Is Playback free?
Playback is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Multitracker free?
Multitracker is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Playback or Multitracker?
Playback is rated higher. Playback averages 4.8 out of 5 from 4.3K ratings, while Multitracker averages 4.4 from 145 ratings.
Do Playback or Multitracker have ads?
Neither Playback nor Multitracker shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Playback or Multitracker?
Playback ships an update monthly, and Multitracker every 2 months. Most recently, Playback was updated on October 13, 2026 and Multitracker on October 3, 2026.

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