Comparison

Triqtraq LE vs Bump

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

Head to head
About

Triqtraq LE

Create original music and beats with a smooth, one-window interface. Record sound tweaks in real-time and use advanced automation and rhythmic features to generate unique musical patterns. This limited edition offers a powerful yet accessible music-making experience on the go.

Highlights
  • One-window interface for composing and tweaking beats
  • Real-time sound manipulation with automation
  • 6 patterns per session with step editor
  • Individual track and automation loop lengths
  • Ableton Link for syncing with other devices
  • Export tracks to Soundcloud or Mail
Features
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Create music on the go with Triqtraq LE. Compose original beats in the smooth one-window interface, record sound tweaks in realtime and use the advanced automation and rhythmic features to create musical patterns that never sound the same. Triqtraq LE is a free limited edition of the critically acclaimed music app Triqtraq - Jam Sequencer. For a direct comparison of features in both versions, please visit www.triqtraq.com. Press and artists on Triqtraq - Jam Sequencer: “There are expensive hardware synths/sequencers not capable of that!" - Sound On Sound magazine “One of the best jamming tools I've encountered on iOS” “A delight to use" - Sound On Sound magazine “Brilliant lay-out... Absolutely recommended." “You can get a punchy track out of it in a few minutes.” - WIRED Germany “The deal of the century. One of the deepest sequencers…” - Ask Audio “Excellence Award” - Music Tech magazine (10/10 stars) “Something rather special” “The polyrhythmic loop manipulation is awesome.” - Computer Music magazine (9/10 stars) “Brilliant fun to use” - Music App Blog “Warning: it’s addictive!” - Audio News Room “Easily one of the best” “Quality app that could be used in a live situation without breaking a sweat.” - Synth Universe “You create really cool ideas for tracks. Awesome fun!” - Richard Devine SUPER QUICK INTERFACE • Compose and tweak beats fluently in an all-in-one window interface, without ever hitting stop. • It’s all about touch: build up, vary, mangle and break your patterns with a swipe of your finger. • Compose up to 6 patterns, and build entire songs by switching seamlessly between patterns. TWEAK YOUR OWN SOUND • Have endless fun with the real-time sound manipulation by recording various effect and parameter sliders (Automation). • Get creative with 16 free Sound Kits in 4 categories: Drums, Bass, Percussion and Keys. VAST AMOUNT OF POSSIBILITIES • Surprise yourself and make endless variations of one loop: give each of the four channels a different length. • Every recorded parameter automation can have its own length too, resulting in ever evolving rhythms or melodies. • Create your own original grooves by changing the swing amount and BPM per step. GREAT TEAM PLAYER • Play together with Ableton Link and sync multiple apps and devices over WiFi. • Get your recorded tunes out there and export your tracks to Soundcloud or Mail. • Move ideas to other apps and store audio recordings on Dropbox (via Open in…). • Get an even bigger sonic palette by using it along other apps with Audiobus and Inter-app-audio. KEY FEATURES OF TRIQTRAQ LE: Sequencer: - Four Channels, each with 8 playable Sample Pads - 6 Patterns per Session - Step Editor - Recordable Automation - Pitch, Filter, Delay, Pan, Level and Decay per Channel - Loop Range: individual track and automation lengths - Loop Speed: individual speed per track or automation - Multi-selection and recording - Real-time switching between patterns - Automation option for BPM and Swing Sounds: - 16 Sound Kits included. Support for: - Ableton Link - Audiobus - Inter-App Audio - Background Audio Export to: - SoundCloud, E-mail or iTunes - Open In... (Dropbox, Airdrop etc.) Extra: - User Guide Check out www.triqtraq.com for demo video’s and tutorials!

About

Bump

Easily create music with drum pads, audio samples, and loops without needing extensive musical knowledge. Explore diverse sound packs, learn production techniques, and connect with a global community of music makers.

Highlights
  • Intuitive drum pads
  • Diverse sound packs
  • Guitar and music box loops
  • In-app music production university
  • Global music maker community
  • Easy beat creation
Features
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Bump is your easiest to use tool to make music with dope beats, cool audio samples, and guitar loops that don’t require in-depth musical instrument knowledge or exceptional skills. With Bump, anybody can be an amazing music producer. BUMP BRINGS EASE OF USE TO MUSIC-MAKING In just a few taps, you’ll be able to make music like a pro. Bump features awesome drum pads, guitar loops, and sound effects to help you make the tunes of your dreams without going through the hassle of recording and editing. The process of music-making doesn’t get simpler than this: ◈ Download Bump ◈ Choose a sample sound pack ◈ Make the beats with Bump drum pads ◈ Add melodies with guitar, music box, and more ◈ Finish it off with some extra sound effects So simple. Try it, you’ll love it! SICK SOUND PACKS FOR KILLER BEATS & RICH TUNES Choose your favorite sound pack with perfect samples to mix and match in different genres, such as Afrobeat, Trap, and more. Matching drum, bass drum, snare, clap, guitar, and music box will be created as presets so you won’t have to worry about configuring your songs for different settings or vibes. LEARN HOW TO MAKE MUSIC WITH BUMP UNIVERSITY Want to learn more about music production or simply how Bump works? Attend the Bump university that’s built inside of the app! You’ll receive instructions on how different types of beats sound, how long different types of loops last, and what can possibly be created by mixing them up. SOCIALIZE, MAKE FRIENDS, SHARE YOUR MUSIC Bump comes with a community of music makers all around the world. Join them to experience their talent, exchange ideas, enjoy good music, or share your own work! FEEDBACK ⊕ If you like Bump, don’t hesitate to rate us on the App Store! LEGAL ⊗ Read more about our privacy policy here: https://bump.soundware.io/privacy ⊗ Learn more about our terms of use here: https://bump.soundware.io/terms Music is art, and Bump makes you the artist you deserve to be! Try it out today!

Screenshots

Triqtraq LE4 screens
Bump4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triqtraq LE at none against Bump's 6. Triqtraq LE also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 67%). Bump's advantage is ratings volume (12 vs 4). On price, rating, update cadence and ads 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. Bump sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per 7 days. Triqtraq LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 3.8 for Triqtraq LE against 3.7 for Bump. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 4 and 12 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 83% of Triqtraq LE's written reviews are positive against 67% of Bump's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Triqtraq LE versus Bump: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterTriqtraq LEBump
PriceFreeFree
Rating3.8 (4 ratings) — better3.7 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews — better66.7% of reviews
Number of ratings412 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPod
Requires iOS9.0 — better10.0
Further details — not scored
Size30 MB346 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperZaplin MusicSoundWare, Inc.

Customer experience

Triqtraq LE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bump

All ratings12 ratings
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%
Written reviews3 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative33.3%

In-app purchases

None

Triqtraq LE

No in-app purchases

4 purchases

Bump

Subscriptions4
  • Unlimited Sound Packs3 Days trial$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Sound Packs$4.997 Days
  • Unlimited Sound Packs2 variants$9.991 Month
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  • Unlimited Sound Packs2 variants$49.991 Year

Questions

Is Triqtraq LE free?
Triqtraq LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Bump free?
Bump is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Triqtraq LE or Bump?
Triqtraq LE is rated higher. Triqtraq LE averages 3.8 out of 5 from 4 ratings, while Bump averages 3.7 from 12 ratings.
Do Triqtraq LE or Bump have ads?
Neither Triqtraq LE nor Bump shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Triqtraq LE or Bump?
Triqtraq LE ships an update every 2 weeks, and Bump every 2 weeks. Most recently, Triqtraq LE was updated on November 6, 2026 and Bump on November 3, 2026.

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