# ShowOne vs BackTrax

The clearest difference is price: ShowOne at Free against BackTrax's $14.99. ShowOne also leads on rating (4.2 vs 2.7) and review sentiment (61% vs 25%). BackTrax's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 6). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ShowOne is free to download; BackTrax costs $14.99 up front. ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases. BackTrax asks for nothing beyond the download.

ShowOne holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.7. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowOne has 106 ratings behind it against 12, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of ShowOne's written reviews are positive against 25% of BackTrax's.

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, BackTrax monthly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | ShowOne | BackTrax |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | **[4.2 (106 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757/reviews)** | [2.7 (12 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **106** | 12 |
| Positive reviews | **60.5% of reviews** | 25.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 42 MB | 12 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [One Zero One Audio](https://appshunter.io/developer/983764756) | [Aisle4 Software](https://appshunter.io/developer/293199585) |

## What reviewers say

### ShowOne

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/showone-pro-backing-tracks/id983764757)

This app provides musicians with a stable and flexible platform for playing backing tracks live. It offers automatic click tracks, tempo and pitch control, and customizable count-offs. Easily import and organize your music for any live or rehearsal setting.

**Highlights:** Automatic click sync, Tempo and pitch control, Voice and visual count-offs, Unlimited set creation, Customizable click sounds, Split audio output, MIDI compatibility

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (6)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Click Track Pack 1 | $0.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Transport | $3.99 | one-time |
| MIDI Advanced | $3.99 | one-time |
| Backup Restore | $7.99 | one-time |
| Four Channel Mode | $8.99 | one-time |
| ShowOne Basic Version | $14.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Easy to import audio files from multiple sources
- 🎵 Simple and intuitive user interface
- ⚙️ Flexible tempo and pitch adjustment without quality loss
- 🎚️ Effective click track and cue functionality
- 📱 Works reliably on iPhone and iPad

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent import failures and crashes
- 📱 Portrait-only orientation, no landscape mode
- 💰 Expensive in-app purchases and unclear pricing structure
- 🔋 Significant battery drain during use
- ❌ Limited track capacity in free version (5 songs max)

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when importing tracks
- Imported tracks not appearing in ShowOne despite file transfer
- Click track goes out of sync during playback
- Pitch adjustment causes digital garbling noise
- Data loss after app updates

**Requested features**

- Landscape mode support for iPad
- Larger, more accessible play/pause button
- True 4-channel audio output capability
- Multiple tempo changes within a single track
- Additional time signatures (3/4, 5/4, 7/4, etc.)


### BackTrax

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/backtrax/id1425566795)

Organize and manage all your show's supporting materials, including backing tracks, lyrics, and visual aids. Effortlessly load content from various cloud services and enjoy features like background playback and auto-scrolling lyrics to minimize mistakes and downtime during performances.

**Highlights:** Load songs from cloud services, Support for multiple set libraries, Background playback, Auto-scrolling lyrics, Bluetooth MIDI controller support, Dark Mode support, Large playback control buttons

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ShowOne free?

ShowOne is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is BackTrax free?

BackTrax costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ShowOne or BackTrax?

ShowOne is rated higher. ShowOne averages 4.2 out of 5 from 106 ratings, while BackTrax averages 2.7 from 12 ratings.

### Do ShowOne or BackTrax have ads?

Neither ShowOne nor BackTrax shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ShowOne or BackTrax?

ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, and BackTrax monthly. Most recently, ShowOne was updated on October 24, 2026 and BackTrax on October 24, 2026.

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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.*