ShowOne vs Backtrackit
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
ShowOne
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.
- Automatic click sync
- Tempo and pitch control
- Voice and visual count-offs
- Unlimited set creation
- Customizable click sounds
- Split audio output
- MIDI compatibility
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ShowOne is a pro app for musicians who use backing tracks live. You supply the music - we give you the features, flexibility, and stability to play your tracks in any live or rehearsal situation, right from your iPhone or iPad. Never again worry about printing click tracks, lugging cumbersome and expensive audio equipment to shows, or being stuck with songs in the wrong key or tempo. ▸ Featured in: Modern Drummer ("6 More Mobile Apps Every Drummer Should Know"), Keyboard Magazine, DRUM! Magazine, Electronic Musician Magazine, Bass Musician Mag, App Advice, Discchord, Music App Blog, and more KEY FEATURES • Automatic click that syncs with your music • Control each track's tempo, pitch, volume, start/end and more • Voice and visual count-offs for any track • Create unlimited sets; add/remove/reorder tracks easily; have tracks automatically play into next • Choose from several custom and familiar click sounds • Audio is split out the headphone jack so the musicians and audience only hear what they need to • Rock solid and stable - no skips or glitches • Clear and intuitive user interface - easy to read in high pressure live situations and on dark stages • Import your music fast and privately via cloud (Dropbox, iCloud, etc) or iTunes File Sharing • Use tracks that you’ve pre-recorded with clicks and cues to one side for more versatility ("User Cue" feature) • Works with 3rd party interfaces from Apogee, PreSonus, iConnectivity, and many more • Backup/restore to cloud and share via Airdrop all of your tracks and sets across multiple devices ▸ Features 4-channel operation! Send full stereo mix to audience with further cue routing options (available as in-app purchase, compatible interface required) • NEW - iPadOS version in portrait and landscape orientation ▸ MIDI-compatible! Control ShowOne's transport with an external keyboard, drum pad or footswitch via MIDI interface. Control and sync with external gear with MIDI Clock output and per-track Program/Bank changes. Available as in-app purchases. ▸ ShowOne was created by an internationally known recording and touring artist and professional stage manager from the ground up with an eye toward what real musicians need. MORE FEATURES • High quality time/pitch algorithm • Click Mute/Delay/Accent are all adjustable for control over your time-keeping • Exclusive ShowOne Crosstalk Control to help reduce crosstalk or bleed when splitting out headphone jack • Works with most audio files (WAV/AIFF/MP3/AAC), 24 bit and up to 96k • Big, striking Transport for ease of control • Bar Counter, Tempo and Pitch displays so you always know where you are • Free version is full-featured, limited to 2 user tracks at a time (unlimited track imports with paid version) VERSATILE AND DEPENDABLE • Made for iPhone® and iPad® (works on iPod touch®) • Simple enough for beginners, powerful enough for the pros. • Great for drummers, keyboard players, guitar or bass players, musical directors - whoever deals with backing tracks! • National touring acts, local/regional bands, cover bands, church bands, solo artists, street performers, theater troupes - anything! • AND - it works as a solid backup solution for more advanced setups • AND - it’s an excellent practice tool as well! Speed up and slow down tracks with metronome for learning parts, change the pitch, etc. MORE PRAISE FOR SHOWONE! ▸ "...it will probably pay for itself in convenience before you finish your first gig." - Music App Blog ▸ "ShowOne is the perfect tool for running tracks on stage or in rehearsal - no need to invest in a bunch of new gear!" - Nick Wheeler, All-American Rejects ▸ "Blown away by ShowOne…this software is the bomb!" - Bruce Murphy, Men Without Hats ▸ "Thanks for developing such a great app!" - Phil Bennett, Starship - - - - - - - - - - Go to www.ShowOneApp.com, check out the vids and FAQs, or drop us a line. We'd love to hear from you! And please LEAVE A RATING/REVIEW after you've used the app a bit.
Backtrackit
This app provides musicians with a comprehensive practice toolkit. It features a library of original backing tracks, tools to adjust tempo and key, and a unique sound control feature to isolate instruments. It also includes resources for learning scales, chords, and ear training.
- License-free backing tracks
- Real-time chord visualization
- Customizable key and tempo
- Track splitter for instrument isolation
- 30+ musical scales and 140+ chords
- Interval and chord training
- Chord progression looper
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Backtrackit is the ultimate companion for musicians, whether you're practicing, performing, or just jamming. Packed with powerful tools and a vast library of original backing tracks, this app will help you hone your skills, spark your creativity, and become a better player. Why Backtrackit? Whether you're practicing, creating, or performing, Backtrackit offers the tools and freedom to unlock your musical potential: - Jam with License-Free Backing Tracks: Use our tracks as your own for gigs, recordings, or personal projects - no royalties, no hassle. - Practice Smarter: Visualize chord progressions in real-time and customize key, tempo, or loops to master every detail. - Innovative Sound Control: Isolate or adjust individual instruments like guitar, drums, bass, piano, vocals from any track with the powerful Track Splitter feature. - Scales & Chords Made Simple: Access 30+ musical scales and 140+ chords displayed on a fully customizable guitar fretboard or piano. Different tunings and support for left handed guitarists. - Ear Training: develop a relative-pitch skill with interval training. Plus, chord quiz will help you recognising different chord types. - Chords Looper: set a chord progression loop from various sound packs and jam or practice scales to it. - Fret Play: exercise to help memorising the notes on the fretboard. - Guitar Run: exercise to move between 2 notes on the fretboard. - Metronome: custom and dynamic metronome for better inner-clock feel. Genres of Backing Tracks: Rock Blues Metal Ambient Jazz Classical Hip-Hop Neo Soul EDM One-Chord Jams Drum Tracks & Drumless Tracks (Rock, Metal, Odd Time Challenges...) Bassless Tracks (Rock, Blues, Jazz...) Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned musician, Backtrackit is the ultimate practice toolkit to improve your skills, master improvisation, and unleash your creativity. Download Backtrackit today and start your musical journey. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/ Privacy Policy: https://www.backtrackitapp.com/privacy
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Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: Backtrackit at 5.0 against ShowOne's 4.2. Backtrackit also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). ShowOne's advantage is ratings volume (106 vs 2) and review sentiment (60% vs 48%). On price, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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
Both are free to download. ShowOne sells 6 one-off in-app purchases and Backtrackit sells 6 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.
Backtrackit holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.2. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: ShowOne has 106 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 60% of ShowOne's written reviews are positive against 48% of Backtrackit's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.
ShowOne ships an update every 5 weeks, Backtrackit every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | ShowOne | Backtrackit |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (106 ratings) | 5.0 (2 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 60.0% of reviews — better | 47.5% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 106 — better | 2 |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better | iPhone, iPad |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 16.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 42 MB | 33 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | One Zero One Audio | Ziad Al Halabi |
Customer experience
ShowOne
Backtrackit
Bugs and requests
ShowOne
Reported bugs
14 issues- 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
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- Restore purchases not working properly
- Support contact unavailable or unresponsive
- Custom click sound reverts to default on app restart
- Audio stops mid-song sporadically
- Set creation causes app to crash
- Purchase registration failures requiring app reinstall
- Song titles change to lowercase after import
- Click track panning issues despite in-app purchases
- Background battery drain (80%+ usage reported)
Requested features
21 requests- 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.)
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- Crossfades between tracks for seamless transitions
- Loop and repeat functionality
- Trim by milliseconds instead of bars only
- Auto-play playlist with customizable gaps between songs
- Track duration display in set edit screen
- Automated volume balancing assistance
- Landscape mode for iPad
- MIDI program change functionality
- Voice cues and lyric display integration
- Ability to add songs without backing tracks to setlist
- Bulk import for multiple tracks at once
- Half-step tempo precision (e.g., 68.5 BPM)
- Click start delay customization
- Waveform visualization with playhead
- Backup and restore functionality as standard feature
- Ability to disable click per-song default settings
Backtrackit
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
ShowOne
- Click Track Pack 1$0.99
- MIDI Transport$3.99
- MIDI Advanced$3.99
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- Backup Restore$7.99
- Four Channel Mode$8.99
- ShowOne Basic Version$14.99
Backtrackit
- Premium Monthly7 Days trial$2.991 Month
- Premium Plus Monthly$7.991 Month
- Premium Yearly7 Days trial$12.991 Year
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- Premium Plus Yearly$29.991 Year
- Premium$7.99
- Premium Plus$14.99







