Comparison

VividTracker vs Blip Box

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

Blip Box

A powerful sixteen-voice drum synthesizer offering a unique digital sound engine inspired by analog and digital synths. It features a touch-friendly interface, complex audio modulation, and versatile effects for creating distinctive electronic music.

Highlights
  • Sixteen-voice drum synthesizer
  • Complex audio rate modulation
  • Touch-first control interface
  • Standalone and AUv3 plugin support
  • Universal purchase for Apple platforms
  • MIDI controller compatibility
  • Pure synthesis engine, no samples
Features
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Blip Box is a sixteen voice drum synthesizer that may look nice but can sound mean. Blip Box takes inspiration from a variety of synths, both analog and digital. We pulled together all the things we love about drum synthesis: complex audio rate modulation, snappy envelopes, harsh effects; and put them together in a compact, touch-friendly package. The result is a truly unique digital sound engine that has taken on a life of its own. Whatever you do, don’t have fun with it! Features: - Focused, fun, and characterful synth engine - Touch-first design, almost the entire screen is part of a control - Runs standalone or as AUv3 plug-in (in compatible host) - Universal purchase on Apple platforms: runs on iPhone, iPad, and Mac - Presets synced across your devices via iCloud - Hook up a MIDI controller to play with a keyboard (optional) Details: - Pure synthesis engine, no samples - Complex digital oscillator with two-way frequency modulation - White noise source - Two snappy AD envelopes with variable shape - Unique mix control for pure oscillator sound or ring mod mayhem - “Choose-your-own-adventure” effect: analog (ish) wavefolder or digital degradation - State variable filter for tone shaping - Envelopes can be routed to modulate oscillator shape, pitch, or filter cutoff - Mix to filter cutoff modulation available for crispy filter FM - Velocity responsive, either in traditional level (gain) mode or brightness mode - Multi-out mode available when running in AUv3 mode - Master tune for keeping tonal drum sounds in tune with your song - Includes 13 inventive and usable factory kits to get you started making music Check out our YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sketchaudio Read the manuals: https://sketchaudio.com/manuals/

Screenshots

VividTracker2 screens
Blip Box3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Blip Box at 4.8 against VividTracker's 4.5. Blip Box also leads on update cadence (weekly vs every 3 weeks). VividTracker's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads 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 Blip Box $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Blip Box holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 20 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of VividTracker's written reviews are positive against 90% of Blip Box's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, Blip Box weekly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 9, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
VividTracker versus Blip Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterVividTrackerBlip Box
Price$5.99$5.99
Rating4.5 (35 ratings)4.8 (20 ratings) — better
Positive reviews87.7% of reviews90.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings35 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksWeekly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS11.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB15 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperLars ForsbergSketch Audio, LLC

Customer experience

VividTracker

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

Blip Box

All ratings20 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral10.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

VividTracker

No in-app purchases

None

Blip Box

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is VividTracker free?
VividTracker costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Blip Box free?
Blip Box costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, VividTracker or Blip Box?
Blip Box is rated higher. VividTracker averages 4.5 out of 5 from 35 ratings, while Blip Box averages 4.8 from 20 ratings.
Do VividTracker or Blip Box have ads?
Neither VividTracker nor Blip Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, VividTracker or Blip Box?
VividTracker ships an update every 3 weeks, and Blip Box weekly. Most recently, VividTracker was updated on September 21, 2026 and Blip Box on September 9, 2026.

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