# Senode vs tardigrain

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: tardigrain at none against Senode's 3. tardigrain also leads on price ($5.99 vs $12.99) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 5 months). On rating, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Senode costs $12.99 and tardigrain $5.99 up front. Senode sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. tardigrain asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Senode against 4.6 for tardigrain. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 35 and 96 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 68% of Senode's written reviews are positive against 76% of tardigrain's.

Senode ships an update every 5 months, tardigrain every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 12, 2026 and October 11, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Senode | tardigrain |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $12.99 | **$5.99** |
| Rating | [4.6 (35 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senode-graph-sequencer/id1298766877/reviews) | [4.6 (96 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tardigrain/id1344470087/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 35 | **96** |
| Positive reviews | 67.7% of reviews | **75.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free with in-app purchases** | Paid |
| Size | 11 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | 11.0 | 11.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sebastian Arnold](https://appshunter.io/developer/1298766876) | [Erik Sigth](https://appshunter.io/developer/385275335) |

## What reviewers say

### Senode

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/senode-graph-sequencer/id1298766877)

This app offers a unique approach to music creation using a generative node-based sequencer. It allows for complex, probabilistic sequencing and real-time performance control. Integrate with other music apps or control external hardware for a versatile creative experience.

**Highlights:** Generative node-based sequencing, Probabilistic steps, MIDI control and binding, AUv3 plugin integration, Ableton Link sync, Integrated subtractive synthesizer, Real-time performance control

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

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| AUv3 plugin | Free | one-time |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Generous Tip | $4.99 | one-time |


### tardigrain

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/tardigrain/id1344470087)

Create unique sounds by breaking down samples into small fragments and playing them back non-linearly. Explore granular synthesis with adjustable grain size, direction, and step size. Enhance your audio with built-in effects, filters, and modulation options.

**Highlights:** Granular synthesis engine, Adjustable grain parameters, Built-in effects (reverb, wave shaper, crush), Resonant filter, MIDI and MPE modulation, Sequencer/arpeggiator, LFO modulation

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Senode free?

Senode costs $12.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is tardigrain free?

tardigrain costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Senode or tardigrain?

Senode and tardigrain are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 35 and 96 ratings respectively.

### Do Senode or tardigrain have ads?

Neither Senode nor tardigrain shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Senode or tardigrain?

Senode ships an update every 5 months, and tardigrain every 2 months. Most recently, Senode was updated on October 12, 2026 and tardigrain on October 11, 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.*