Comparison

Italizer vs GlitchStep

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

Head to head
About

Italizer

This app is a monophonic synthesizer with authentic tape echo emulation. It offers performance-oriented touch controls, tempo sync, and extensive connectivity for live and studio use. Supports Audio Unit V3, Audiobus, Inter-App Audio, MIDI, and Ableton Link.

Highlights
  • Monophonic Virtual Analog Synth Voice
  • Authentic Tape Echo emulation
  • Performance oriented touch controls
  • Tempo Sync
  • Audio Unit V3 Extension support
  • Ableton Link integration
Features
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Designed to deliver authentic dub sounds and effects, iTALIZER at it's heart is a monophonic synthesizer paired with an authentic tape echo emulation. iTALIZER comes with customizable X/Y pad and standalone application, making it a complete solution for live sets and performances. What's more, with full support for Audio Unit V3 Extensions, Audiobus, Interapp-Audio, MIDI and Ableton Link, iTALIZER is equally suited for live as well as studio use. Overview: * Monophonic Virtual Analog Synth Voice * Authentic Tape Echo emulation * Performance oriented touch controls * Tempo Sync (syncs both LFOs & Delay Time) * Standalone operation support for USB audio interfaces * Audio Unit Extension * Inter App Audio support * Audiobus support * MIDI Remote Control * Ableton Link * Tap Tempo Synth Voice * 5 Waveforms (Sine, Saw, Square, Triangle, Noise) * 4 Pole Lowpass Filter for further sound shaping * 2 LFOs ranging from 0.01Hz to 25Hz (1x Sine, 1x Square) * Fixed Env/VCA triggers via touchpad, MIDI or manually Tape Echo * Authentic Tape Echo Emulation * Effect Send control * Delay Time and Feedback controls * Loop mode * Capable of self-oscillation * 8x oversampled Touch Controls * X/Y Pad Performance Control * Both axis can be mapped to any parameter * Voice triggers automatically when using the touchpad Requirements: * iOS9+ * iPhone, iPod Touch or iPad

About

GlitchStep

This music app is a monophonic 16-step MIDI sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. It allows for real-time sequence rearrangement, song building with playlists, and dynamic performance variations. Integrate it with your favorite AUv3 hosts for enhanced music production.

Highlights
  • 16-step monophonic sequencer
  • AUv3 MIDI processor extension
  • Real-time sequence rearrangement
  • Pattern and slice playlists
  • Glitch effects with XY pad
  • Extensive scale options
  • Customizable sequence controls
Features
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Unleash Your Creativity with GlitchStep GlitchStep is a cutting-edge monophonic 16-step, performance-oriented sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. Dive into a world of musical possibilities as you play with your sequence and perform dynamic, captivating variations. Next-Level Sequence Manipulation: Inspired by GlitchCore, GlitchStep employs a slice grid for real-time sequence rearrangement. Both patterns and slices can be compiled into playlists, allowing you to build and modify songs on-the-fly for live performance or studio sessions. Effortless Integration: Load GlitchStep as an AUv3 MIDI Processor/MIDI FX in your favorite AUv3 hosts like AUM, Logic, Loopy Pro, Drambo, and more. Note: Standalone use is not supported. Features to Elevate Your Music: - 16 Steps - 8 Patterns - Unlimited Pattern Playlist Entries - Slice Grid with Drawing Mode - 8 Slice Patterns - Unlimited Slice Pattern Playlist Entries - Glitch Your Sequence with XY Pad and Sliders - Aggressive Glitch Capabilities - Extensive Scale Options - Customizable Start and End Sequence Positions - Control Sequence Direction - Global Sequence Rate Adjustments - Individual Pattern Rates - Pattern Note Slides - Swing - Randomize, Shift, Shuffle, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Patterns - Randomization Thresholds - Selective Randomization for Notes, Gates, Velocity, and Probability - Randomize, Shift, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Slices - Scale Key Adjustment - Minimum Octave and Octave Range Settings - 16 Themes Transform your music production with GlitchStep. Whether you're looking to add subtle variations or go all-in on aggressive glitches, this app has you covered.

Screenshots

Italizer2 screens
GlitchStep4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: GlitchStep at 4.9 against Italizer's 4.1. GlitchStep also leads on review sentiment (89% vs 47%) and update cadence (every 3 days vs every 3 months). Italizer's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 17.2). On price, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Italizer costs $9.99 and GlitchStep $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

GlitchStep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.1. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 8 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 47% of Italizer's written reviews are positive against 89% of GlitchStep's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Italizer ships an update every 3 months, GlitchStep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 15, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Italizer versus GlitchStep: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterItalizerGlitchStep
Price$9.99$9.99
Rating4.1 (8 ratings)4.9 (19 ratings) — better
Positive reviews46.7% of reviews88.9% of reviews — better
Number of ratings819 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 3 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac
Requires iOS9.0 — better17.2
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperKai ArasAlex Matheu

Customer experience

Italizer

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews15 reviews
Positive46.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative53.3%

GlitchStep

All ratings19 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%

In-app purchases

None

Italizer

No in-app purchases

None

GlitchStep

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Italizer free?
Italizer costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is GlitchStep free?
GlitchStep costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Italizer or GlitchStep?
GlitchStep is rated higher. Italizer averages 4.1 out of 5 from 8 ratings, while GlitchStep averages 4.9 from 19 ratings.
Do Italizer or GlitchStep have ads?
Neither Italizer nor GlitchStep shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Italizer or GlitchStep?
Italizer ships an update every 3 months, and GlitchStep every 3 days. Most recently, Italizer was updated on October 15, 2026 and GlitchStep on October 8, 2026.

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