# Playback vs Multitracker

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 chart position (#197 vs unranked). 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.

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.

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.

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

## The numbers

| Metric | Playback | Multitracker |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[4.8 (4.3K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884/reviews)** | [4.4 (145 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **4.3K** | 145 |
| Positive reviews | 66.0% of reviews | **83.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | **#197** | — |
| Size | 132 MB | 36 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **9.0** |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [MultiTracks.com](https://appshunter.io/developer/751755887) | [Sebastian Sygulla](https://appshunter.io/developer/1107736293) |

## What reviewers say

### Playback

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playback/id751755884)

**Currently charting:** #197 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

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:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $4.99 | per month |
| Pro | $8.99 | per month |
| Premium | $14.99 | per month |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/multitracker/id1107736294)

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Effects | $3.99 | one-time |
| just Midi | $13.99 | one-time |
| just Audio | $19.99 | one-time |
| Audio AND Midi | $26.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

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

**What reviewers complain about**

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

**Reported bugs**

- 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**

- 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


## Frequently asked 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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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*