Comparison

VividTracker vs RetroPlayer

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

RetroPlayer

Features
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RetroPlayer brings the iconic sounds of classic computers to your device. Experience authentic chiptune music from the legendary sound chips that defined the golden age of computing – the Commodore 64's SID chip, the Amiga's Paula, and more. **CLASSIC MACHINES** Browse music collections organized by the computers that created them: • Commodore 64 (1982) – SID 6581/8580 chip with 3 voices • Atari XL (1983) – POKEY chip with 4 voices • Atari ST (1985) – Yamaha YM2149 chip • Amiga (1985) – Paula 4-channel PCM audio Each machine features its own distinct visual identity with period-authentic imagery and brand gradients. **CURATED PLAYLISTS** Dive into carefully selected collections featuring the best of retro computer music: • HVSC Top 100 – The most beloved Commodore 64 tracks of all time • Legendary composers: Martin Galway, Rob Hubbard, Ben Daglish, Jeroen Tel, Chris Huelsbeck, and many more • Classic game soundtracks from Wizball, Last Ninja, Commando, Sanxion, and hundreds of other titles **REAL-TIME VISUALIZATION** Watch your music come to life with a built-in oscilloscope that displays audio waveforms in real time. The phosphor-trail visualization evokes the aesthetic of vintage CRT monitors, providing both a visual treat and a window into the raw audio synthesis. **COMPREHENSIVE MUSIC LIBRARY** Access thousands of tracks from established retro music archives: • HVSC (High Voltage SID Collection) – Commodore 64 • ASMA (Atari SAP Music Archive) – Atari 8-bit • SC68 – Atari ST • MODLAND – Amiga MOD files **RICH METADATA** Every track includes detailed information: • Composer name and original release year • Music format (SID, MOD, etc.) • Track duration • Source collection and machine **PLAYBACK FEATURES** • Background audio playback • System media controls integration • Lock screen metadata display • Create and manage your favorites collection • Powerful search across the entire catalog • Seamless streaming playback **BEAUTIFUL INTERFACE** RetroPlayer features a modern interface that pays homage to the aesthetics of classic computers while feeling perfectly at home on Apple platforms. Each machine's signature colors and design language shine through in carefully crafted gradients and transitions. **FOR ENTHUSIASTS & NEWCOMERS** Whether you grew up with these machines or you're discovering chiptune music for the first time, RetroPlayer offers an authentic way to experience the sounds that inspired generations of electronic musicians. From the punchy bass of SID chip classics to the sample-based richness of Amiga MOD tracks, explore the creative brilliance of composers who pushed 8-bit and 16-bit hardware to its absolute limits.

Screenshots

VividTracker2 screens
RetroPlayer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: RetroPlayer at Free against VividTracker's $5.99. VividTracker's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 5 months). On ads and device support 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

RetroPlayer is free to download; VividTracker costs $5.99 up front. RetroPlayer sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. VividTracker asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, RetroPlayer every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 29, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
VividTracker versus RetroPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividTrackerRetroPlayer
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating4.5 (35 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews—
Number of ratings35 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeks — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS11.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB85 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars ForsbergMichael Lauer

In-app purchases

None

VividTracker

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

RetroPlayer

One-time4
  • Buy Me a Coffee$1.99
  • Buy me Lunch$4.99
  • Support Development$9.99
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  • Generous patron$19.99

Questions

Is VividTracker free?
VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is RetroPlayer free?
RetroPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do VividTracker or RetroPlayer have ads?
Neither VividTracker nor RetroPlayer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividTracker or RetroPlayer?
VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and RetroPlayer every 5 months. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on November 1, 2026 and RetroPlayer on October 29, 2026.

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