# STEPS vs Cantoria

The clearest difference is price: Cantoria at Free against STEPS's $0.99. Cantoria also leads on rating (4.8 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (94% vs 56%). STEPS's advantage is iOS requirement (9.0 vs 11). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Cantoria is free to download; STEPS costs $0.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Cantoria holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 23 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of STEPS's written reviews are positive against 94% of Cantoria's.

STEPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Cantoria every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STEPS | Cantoria |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-midi-sequencer/id1224149283/reviews) | **[4.8 (23 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantoria/id6468679668/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **23** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **93.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 7 MB | 23 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 11 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reactable Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/381127669) | [Genuine Soundware](https://appshunter.io/developer/1560880481) |

## What reviewers say

### STEPS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-midi-sequencer/id1224149283)

Create complex rhythmic patterns with this powerful MIDI sequencer. Control any MIDI-compatible app, send MIDI over network, and synchronize external hardware synths. Features a user-friendly interface for seamless performance and editing.

**Highlights:** MIDI-out system, Bluetooth LE MIDI support, Audiobus 3 support, External hardware synchronization, Performance and editing modes, Ableton Link integration, Global swing and BPM control

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### Cantoria

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cantoria/id6468679668)

This app is a virtual pipe organ that uses physical modeling and additive synthesis to emulate a Baroque-style instrument. It offers a dynamic sound range, expression pedal control, and built-in effects, functioning as both a standalone application and an audio plugin.

**Highlights:** Physical modeling engine (no samples), Full polyphony (61 notes, 776 pipes), 9 organ stops, 3 couplers, Tremulant motor, Swell pedal, Built-in stereo reverb

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STEPS free?

STEPS costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Cantoria free?

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

### Which has better reviews, STEPS or Cantoria?

Cantoria is rated higher. STEPS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Cantoria averages 4.8 from 23 ratings.

### Do STEPS or Cantoria have ads?

Neither STEPS nor Cantoria shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, STEPS or Cantoria?

STEPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Cantoria every 4 days. Most recently, STEPS was updated on October 16, 2026 and Cantoria on October 10, 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.*