Comparison

Soundtract vs TN

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

Head to head
About

Soundtract

This app simplifies transcribing field recordings and aids musicians learning by ear. It offers real-time, sophisticated noise reduction using spectral subtraction, allowing users to clean audio from recordings and videos. Additional features include audio isolation, tempo reduction, and various export options.

Highlights
  • Real-time spectral subtraction noise reduction
  • Import audio from videos
  • Zoom and isolate audio portions
  • Tempo reduction up to 70%
  • Export to m4a and mov formats
  • Video re-export with cleaned audio
Features
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Soundtract is a little pocket audio app we put together initially to make transcribing field recordings easier. We then realised it's perfect for musicians learning to play by ear, etc... While it's a small app with a simple interface, Soundtract really packs a punch in the feature department. Perhaps the thing we're most proud of, and where the app gets it's name, is the ability to apply very sophisticated noise reduction in real time to existing audio. We use a technique known as spectral subtraction, where we literally remove the noisy bits from the audio. Not only will Soundtract clean up audio recordings, but you can import the your VIDEOS as well, clean up the audio, and re-export back into video. And unlike other apps, our noise reduction is done on-the-fly in real time. Other notables features include the ability to zoom and isolate portions of audio for replay, reduce tempo by up to 30%, and export m4a and mov formats. Features Include: - Import all non-DRM audio from iTunes. - Import the audio channel from videos. - Real-time noise reduction based on spectral subtraction. Noise can be chosen automatically or isolated specifically by selection within the waveform. - Fast OpenGL waveform rendering optimised for very long recordings. - Gesture-based panning/zooming. - Tempo reduction up to 70%. - Isolate portions of audio for looping playback. - Resume last song and play marker location on relaunch. - MP4A export with all effects (tempo change/noise reduction) for either whole audio or isolated portions. - Video export. Export “clean” audio back into the original video source and render the new video back into the Photo library.

About

TN

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TN-DR is a simple drum machine. ◆It's really easy to use. ◆Exact beats, and of course you can use it instead of a metronome. ◆The rhythm pattern that you made, you can send to your friend by AirDrop or email. ◆And also the data is a common use with TN-1G(guitar tuner), TN-1B(bass tuner) and Maelz DX Pro(metronome), you can share the rhythm pattern with the guitarist and bassist of your band. ◆Unlike drum machine features in TN-1G,B, this app can play in the background. ◆You can import/export rhythm pattern to TN-1G,B,Maelz DX Pro in your iPhone, and can be shared.

Screenshots

Soundtract4 screens
TN1 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Soundtract at none against TN's 1. Soundtract also leads on ads (none vs shown) and iOS requirement (6.1 vs 15.6). On price, update cadence 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

Both are free to download. TN sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Soundtract asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundtract ships an update every 3 months, TN every 5 months. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Soundtract versus TN: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundtractTN
PriceFreeFree
Rating2.0 (1 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings1 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 3 months — betterEvery 5 months
AdsNo — betterYes
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS6.1 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB13 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlex ShaykevichBlowbend.jp

In-app purchases

None

Soundtract

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

TN

One-time1
  • Remove Ads$0.99

Questions

Is Soundtract free?
Soundtract is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is TN free?
TN is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do Soundtract or TN have ads?
TN shows ads; Soundtract does not.
Which is updated more often, Soundtract or TN?
Soundtract ships an update every 3 months, and TN every 5 months. Most recently, Soundtract was updated on October 7, 2026 and TN on October 18, 2026.

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