Comparison

VividTracker vs Fractal Bits

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

Head to head
About

VividTracker

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
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VividTracker is an Amiga Protracker compatible music maker app. You can load, save, edit, and create new ProTracker modules. You can also export samples to Korg NTS-1 and Korg Volca Sample. VividTracker is also a companion app to the Commodore 64 Ultimate (C64U). You can mount the FTP-server and access the file system on the C64U. You can also upload and play mod-files, sid-files, crt-files, and prg-files directly from VividTracker. Disk images can be uploaded and mounted to either the A-drive or B-drive. Features: 1. Compatible with Protracker modules created on the Amiga, but with support for 8 tracks. 2. Supports AudioCopy: Import samples from other apps, export audio output to other apps. 3. Supports Audiobus: VividTracker can send audio to other apps like GarageBand and Cubasis through Audiobus. 4. Great sample editor, where you can easily set loop points, cut and paste samples, etc. 5. iCloud support. 6. AutoChord feature. 7. Cut, Copy and Paste rows, tracks or full patterns. 8. Load modules from other apps such as Mail or Safari. 9. Open modules in other apps from VividTracker. 10. MIDI in & out support. 11. Bluetooth keyboard support. 12. Send samples to Korg Volca Sample. 13. Send pattern data to Korg Volca Sample (this is the only app that can do this). 14. Export samples as Korg Logue user oscillators (this is the only app that can do this). 15. Ableton Link and Ableton Link Audio support.

About

Fractal Bits

Generate an infinite variety of drum sounds using fractal algorithms. Save and share your unique sound sets via text codes. Perform live with multiple keyboard options and record your creations in real-time.

Highlights
  • Infinite unique drum sounds
  • Save/share sound sets via text codes
  • Multiple live drumming keyboards
  • MIDI control and mapping
  • Real-time WAV audio recording
  • Wi-Fi export/import
Features
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Fractal Bits is a drum synth with over four billion unique sounds created by fractal algorithms. Each set of 12 drums corresponds to a code of 8 characters (you can save/copy/paste it as plain text). Features: * Audio Unit Extension (AUv3), Audiobus; * search for new sounds with three buttons: next random set, edit code, previous set; * three types of keyboards for live drumming: on-screen buttons, PC keyboard, MIDI input; * several processing parameters + control via MIDI; * real-time audio recording to WAV (32-bit); * export to: WAV (one file or a set), SunVox (samples + effects in one file), text clipboard; * the LCK button freezes individual drums - they will not change during the search for new sets; * Wi-Fi export/import. Double clicking on a parameter opens a window for setting the exact value. If you enable the Hold option, the notes will play endlessly, without reacting to key release (noteOff) events; turning the note on again works like turning it off; there are two ways to enable this option: 1) using the Hold parameter in the "MIDI Mapping" window; 2) by pressing the HOLD button, which appears in place of LCK while playing the musical keyboard: press HOLD, release the desired notes - then the released notes will continue to play.

Screenshots

VividTracker2 screens
Fractal Bits2 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: VividTracker at every 3 weeks against Fractal Bits's every 5 months. Fractal Bits's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.5) and price ($1.99 vs $5.99). On review sentiment, ratings volume, 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

VividTracker costs $5.99 and Fractal Bits $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Fractal Bits holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 80 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 91% of Fractal Bits's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Fractal Bits every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VividTracker versus Fractal Bits: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividTrackerFractal Bits
Price$5.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)4.8 (80 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews90.7% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3580 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS11.0 — better12.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars ForsbergAlexander Zolotov

Customer experience

VividTracker

All ratings35 ratings
Positive88.6%
Neutral5.7%
Negative5.7%
Written reviews57 reviews
Positive87.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative5.3%

Fractal Bits

All ratings80 ratings
Positive96.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative3.8%
Written reviews43 reviews
Positive90.7%
Neutral7.0%
Negative2.3%

In-app purchases

None

VividTracker

No in-app purchases

None

Fractal Bits

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VividTracker free?
VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Fractal Bits free?
Fractal Bits costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VividTracker or Fractal Bits?
Fractal Bits is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Fractal Bits averages 4.8 from 80 ratings.
Do VividTracker or Fractal Bits have ads?
Neither VividTracker nor Fractal Bits shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividTracker or Fractal Bits?
VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Fractal Bits every 5 months. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Fractal Bits on September 22, 2026.

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