# Keyborg Pro vs SAND

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Keyborg Pro at none against SAND's 4. Keyborg Pro also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.6) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months). SAND's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 1). On price, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Keyborg Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.

Keyborg Pro holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAND has 86 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Keyborg Pro ships an update fortnightly, SAND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 2, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Keyborg Pro | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyborg-pro/id1059165657/reviews)** | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | — | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 775 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [GARY POGODA](https://appshunter.io/developer/531221055) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### Keyborg Pro

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/keyborg-pro/id1059165657)

This app transforms any MIDI keyboard into a versatile instrument, offering modes for pedal steel guitar, 6-string guitar, and advanced chord playing. It caters to both beginners and experienced musicians with intuitive chord-based controls.

**Highlights:** Pedal steel guitar simulation, 6-string guitar simulation, Advanced chord playing, Multiple play modes, Intuitive chord-based controls, Built-in help and tips

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Keyborg Pro free?

Keyborg Pro is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SAND free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Keyborg Pro or SAND?

Keyborg Pro is rated higher. Keyborg Pro averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 86 ratings.

### Do Keyborg Pro or SAND have ads?

Neither Keyborg Pro nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Keyborg Pro or SAND?

Keyborg Pro ships an update fortnightly, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, Keyborg Pro was updated on October 2, 2026 and SAND on October 14, 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.*