# Holon vs Pulseq

The clearest difference is price: Holon at Free against Pulseq's $3.99. Holon also leads on ratings volume (14 vs 1) and device support (4 vs 2). Pulseq's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 2). On ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Holon is free to download; Pulseq costs $3.99 up front. Holon sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. Pulseq asks for nothing beyond the download.

Pulseq holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Holon has 14 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

Holon ships an update every 3 months, Pulseq monthly. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 5, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Holon | Pulseq |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $3.99 |
| Rating | [4.5 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holon/id1352687747/reviews) | **[5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseq/id6782395526/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **14** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Monthly** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 144 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 17.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Holonic Systems Oy](https://appshunter.io/developer/1172474856) | [Joe Topjian](https://appshunter.io/developer/1860697112) |

## What reviewers say

### Holon

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/holon/id1352687747)

This app transforms your movement through cities into a dynamic, real-time musical score. It uses your physical location and activity to generate interactive synth music, encouraging outdoor exploration and turning listeners into performers.

**Highlights:** Human-powered music generation, Encourages outdoor activity, Zero UI for minimal distraction, Environmentally responsive music, Real-time synth music creation, Optional AirPods and Apple Watch integration

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Apple Watch support | Free | one-time |
| Movesense Support | Free | one-time |


### Pulseq

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/pulseq/id6782395526)

This multi-stage MIDI sequencer is designed for electronic music production, allowing users to create complex patterns for external synths and AUv3 plugins. It offers extensive control over notes, velocity, gate behavior, and rhythm, with features for arranging scenes into full tracks.

**Highlights:** Multi-stage sequencing (1-16 stages), Pitch and scale control with 17 scales, Flexible gate modes and rhythm shaping, Multiple play and split modes, Up to eight CC modulation lanes, Scene chaining for full track arrangements, Standalone and AUv3 plugin support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Holon free?

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

### Is Pulseq free?

Pulseq costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Holon or Pulseq?

Pulseq is rated higher. Holon averages 4.5 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Pulseq averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Holon or Pulseq have ads?

Neither Holon nor Pulseq shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Holon or Pulseq?

Holon ships an update every 3 months, and Pulseq monthly. Most recently, Holon was updated on November 2, 2026 and Pulseq on November 5, 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.*