Comparison

Soundtrap vs Covers

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

Head to head
About

Soundtrap

Create music and record podcasts with an intuitive online studio and mobile app. Collaborate in real-time, access thousands of loops and instruments, and mix your tracks with professional effects. Seamlessly switch between devices to capture inspiration wherever it strikes.

Highlights
  • Cross-device music creation
  • Real-time collaboration
  • Vocal recording and effects
  • Extensive loop and instrument library
  • Cloud-based workflow
  • Mix and master tools
Features
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Soundtrap: Music Production, made simple. Join millions of creators using Soundtrap – the online studio & app built for making music and recording podcasts, fast. Record vocals, produce beats, collaborate in real time, and mix your songs with pro-level power across your browser and mobile app. Whether you're capturing a vocal idea on the go or polishing a mix on your laptop, Soundtrap lets you move seamlessly between devices. Start a song on your computer, tweak it on your phone - your studio goes wherever inspiration strikes. That's the future of music creation. Create your sound with powerful, easy-to-use tools: • Cross-Device Studio – Switch seamlessly between desktop and mobile. Your projects stay synced in the cloud so you never lose a beat. • Vocal Suite – Record, tune, and polish your vocals with pro-grade effects and pitch correction that works automatically. • Playback Anywhere – Stream and listen back to your studio sessions on the go with the mobile app. • Loops & Sounds – Access thousands of royalty-free loops and samples across every genre, from indie pop to hip-hop and EDM. • Instruments & Effects – Produce with 400+ built-in instruments. Pianos, synths, drums and more, plus studio effects for mixing and mastering. • Collaboration in Real Time – Invite friends or bandmates to join your session instantly. Co-create, comment, and record together — wherever you are. • Mix & Master – Use smart automation and instant mastering to get a professional sound in minutes. • Cloud-Based Workflow – Every project is backed up automatically, no downloads or hard drives required. • Built-In Auto-Save & Version History – Keep your progress secure and revisit older takes anytime. • Browser & Desktop App – Work directly in your browser or use the desktop app for maximum performance. • Multi-Genre Sound Packs – Discover new inspiration with curated packs designed by producers from around the world. • Accessible to Everyone – A clean, intuitive interface designed to get you creating faster. For every creator, from first beat to final mix: • Producers: Finish songs faster with intuitive workflows and fast rendering. • Singers: Record, tune, and layer harmonies with ease. • Podcasters: Record high-quality audio straight from your browser with simple editing tools. • Collaborators: Invite anyone to your session, no DAW downloads needed. Why musicians love Soundtrap: • Built for simplicity and speed, no learning curve • Cloud-based, so you can create anywhere • Trusted by artists, labels & more Your next song starts here. Bring your idea to life, fast.

About

Covers

This music player offers a matrix-style layout for easy library navigation and a fast, high-resolution interface. It automatically downloads missing album artwork from the internet, ensuring your music library is visually complete.

Highlights
  • Matrix-style music library layout
  • Super fast user interface
  • High resolution images
  • Automatic album artwork download
  • Supports Mac, iPhone, iPad, iPod
Features
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Covers is one of the best music player available in the AppStore. With the matrix style layout you can easily scroll through your music library. The super fast user interface with high resolution images will take care of the best user experience on your device. Missing album artwork download From now if there is no album artwork found, then the application downloads the cover from the internet, based on the album title and artist. So if you have the correct artist and album name in your music library then there will be no more "no cover" image.

Screenshots

Soundtrap4 screens
Covers4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Covers at 5.0 against Soundtrap's 4.4. Covers also leads on ads (none vs shown) and review sentiment (60% vs 29%). Soundtrap's advantage is ratings volume (11K vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 weeks). On price, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Soundtrap sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per month and Covers sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Covers holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Soundtrap has 11K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 29% of Soundtrap's written reviews are positive against 60% of Covers's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Soundtrap ships an update fortnightly, Covers every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 13, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 3 level
Soundtrap versus Covers: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSoundtrapCovers
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.4 (11K ratings)5.0 (3 ratings) — better
Positive reviews28.6% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings11K — better3
Update frequencyFortnightly — betterEvery 6 weeks
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree with in-app purchases
Best chart rank#144 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac — better
Requires iOS16.614.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size103 MB7 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSoundtrapImre Katai

Customer experience

Soundtrap

All ratings11,296 ratings
Positive82.8%
Neutral5.6%
Negative11.6%
Written reviews888 reviews
Positive28.6%
Neutral15.1%
Negative56.3%

Covers

All ratings3 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%

Bugs and requests

Soundtrap

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Unable to log in or access account
  • Tracks disappearing or not saving properly
  • Microphone and audio recording issues
  • Compatibility problems with older devices

Requested features

4 requests
  • Add MIDI editing capabilities
  • Improve mobile app functionality
  • Implement auto-save feature
  • Provide more free sound options

Covers

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Soundtrap

Subscriptions10
  • Soundtrap Pro1 Month trial$4.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Premium1 Month trial$9.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Sound Starter7 Days trial$11.991 Month
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  • Soundtrap Supreme1 Month trial$14.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Music Production7 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Vocals & Songwriting7 Days trial$16.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Production & Vocals7 Days trial$20.991 Month
  • Soundtrap Sound Starter7 Days trial$115.991 Year
  • Soundtrap Music Production7 Days trial$163.991 Year
  • Soundtrap Production & Vocals7 Days trial$199.991 Year
3 purchases

Covers

One-time3
  • Remove Ads$0.99
  • Playlist support$0.99
  • Online content$0.99

Questions

Is Soundtrap free?
Soundtrap is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Covers free?
Covers is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Soundtrap or Covers?
Covers is rated higher. Soundtrap averages 4.4 out of 5 from 11K ratings, while Covers averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.
Do Soundtrap or Covers have ads?
Soundtrap shows ads; Covers does not.
Which is updated more often, Soundtrap or Covers?
Soundtrap ships an update fortnightly, and Covers every 6 weeks. Most recently, Soundtrap was updated on November 13, 2026 and Covers on November 3, 2026.

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