# VividTracker vs Pure Acid

The clearest difference is price: VividTracker at $5.99 against Pure Acid's $14.99. VividTracker also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). Pure Acid's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.5) and ratings volume (169 vs 35). On review sentiment, update cadence, ads and chart position there is nothing between them.

VividTracker costs $5.99 and Pure Acid $14.99 up front. Pure Acid sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. VividTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pure Acid holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 169 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 94% of Pure Acid's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 26, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | VividTracker | Pure Acid |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$5.99** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913/reviews) | **[4.9 (169 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-acid/id1481283602/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **169** |
| Positive reviews | 87.7% of reviews | **94.1% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Best chart rank | #184 | **#126** |
| Size | 15 MB | 44 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Lars Forsberg](https://appshunter.io/developer/298003684) | [Dmitrij Pavlov](https://appshunter.io/developer/478154322) |

## What reviewers say

### VividTracker

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vividtracker/id758491913)

**Currently charting:** #184 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

Create and edit music modules with Amiga Protracker compatibility. This app offers a robust sample editor, iCloud support, and MIDI capabilities. It also allows exporting samples and pattern data to Korg hardware.

**Highlights:** Protracker module creation and editing, 8-track support, AudioCopy and Audiobus integration, Advanced sample editor, iCloud synchronization, MIDI in/out, Korg hardware sample export

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Pure Acid

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pure-acid/id1481283602)

**Currently charting:** #126 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a high-quality bassline synthesizer and drum machine inspired by classic 80s hardware. It offers a retro analog sound with modern features for fast and fun music creation. Explore various genres with factory presets and create unique rhythms and basslines.

**Highlights:** AUv3, Ableton Link, AudioBus, IAA support, Classic bassline waveforms (Saw, Pulse), Distortion and filter LFO effects, 32-step sequencer with pattern editing, 16 independent drum parts with customizable sounds, Realtime master effects with XY-pad

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ukrainian style color scheme | $4.99 | one-time |
| Ukrainian style app icon | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Powerful and feature-rich
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🎶 Excellent sound quality
- 🎛️ Great sequencing and programming capabilities
- 🔌 Seamless integration with other apps and hardware

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional audio cutoff or sync issues
- 🔍 Lack of detailed documentation or tutorials
- 🔀 Limitations in pattern length and drum sequencing

**Reported bugs**

- GUI scaling issues on smaller devices
- Crashes or freezes on certain devices

**Requested features**

- Ability to import MIDI files
- Standalone drum machine mode
- Expanded drum sample library
- Knob/parameter automation recording


## Frequently asked questions

### Is VividTracker free?

VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Pure Acid free?

Pure Acid costs $14.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, VividTracker or Pure Acid?

Pure Acid is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Pure Acid averages 4.9 from 169 ratings.

### Do VividTracker or Pure Acid have ads?

Neither VividTracker nor Pure Acid shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, VividTracker or Pure Acid?

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Pure Acid every 3 weeks. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on October 20, 2026 and Pure Acid on October 26, 2026.

### Which is more popular, VividTracker or Pure Acid?

VividTracker currently peaks at #184 in the App Store charts, and Pure Acid at #126. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*