# STEPS vs Sequincer

The clearest difference is price: Sequincer at Free against STEPS's $0.99. Sequincer also leads on rating (4.6 vs 3.9) and review sentiment (75% vs 56%). STEPS's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 10) and iOS requirement (9.0 vs 18.0). On ratings volume, update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Sequincer is free to download; STEPS costs $0.99 up front. Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. STEPS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Sequincer holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 3.9. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 16 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 56% of STEPS's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sequincer's.

STEPS ships an update every 3 weeks, Sequincer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 29, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | STEPS | Sequincer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $0.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [3.9 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steps-midi-sequencer/id1224149283/reviews) | **[4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequincer-midi-sequencer/id6738126393/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **16** |
| Positive reviews | 55.6% of reviews | **75.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Freemium** |
| Size | 7 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **9.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Reactable Systems SL](https://appshunter.io/developer/381127669) | [Alexis Doualle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779498185) |

## 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


### Sequincer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequincer-midi-sequencer/id6738126393)

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Grid-based note input, Adjustable note duration and velocity, Multi-track composition, AUv3 MIDI plugin support, MIDI and MusicXML import, Diatonic and chromatic input modes, Apple Pencil compatibility

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

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Loops Promo | Free | one-time |
| Loops | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Producer to Composer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Loops to Producer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Loops to Composer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Producer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Composer | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is STEPS free?

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

### Is Sequincer free?

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

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

Sequincer is rated higher. STEPS averages 3.9 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Sequincer averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.

### Do STEPS or Sequincer have ads?

Neither STEPS nor Sequincer shows ads.

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

STEPS ships an update every 3 weeks, and Sequincer fortnightly. Most recently, STEPS was updated on September 24, 2026 and Sequincer on September 29, 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.*