# StepPolyArp vs CC PAL

The clearest difference is price: CC PAL at $1.99 against StepPolyArp's $19.99. CC PAL also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2). StepPolyArp's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 21 months) and ratings volume (48 vs 11). On rating, review sentiment, ads and monetization model there is nothing between them.

StepPolyArp costs $19.99 and CC PAL $1.99 up front. StepPolyArp sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. CC PAL asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for StepPolyArp against 4.9 for CC PAL. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 48 and 11 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 87% of StepPolyArp's written reviews are positive against 86% of CC PAL's.

StepPolyArp ships an update every 2 months, CC PAL every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on November 6, 2026 and November 4, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepPolyArp | CC PAL |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | [4.8 (48 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppolyarp/id1361313588/reviews) | **[4.9 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-pal/id1468684956/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **48** | 11 |
| Positive reviews | **87.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 months** | Every 21 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 38 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Laurent Colson](https://appshunter.io/developer/381525765) | [DANIEL BRUEGGE](https://appshunter.io/developer/1528292926) |

## What reviewers say

### StepPolyArp

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/steppolyarp/id1361313588)

This app functions as a real-time polyphonic and polyrhythmic MIDI step arpeggiator and sequencer. It can generate melodic patterns from input or operate as a standalone sequencer. Save and sync unlimited presets with iCloud, featuring extensive customization for patterns and step controllers.

**Highlights:** Standalone app and AUv3 MIDI effect plugin, Arpeggiator and step sequencer modes, Programmable step matrix with transposition lines, Polyrhythmic step controllers, Internal sound bank, Ableton Link and MIDI sync support, Unlimited preset saving with iCloud sync

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Dance Horizons | $4.99 | one-time |
| Analog Sequence | $4.99 | one-time |


### CC PAL

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/cc-pal/id1468684956)

This app allows users to create and control up to 16 customizable MIDI CC sliders. Record and loop slider movements or manually adjust CC values. It's designed to send MIDI messages to external hardware or software synthesizers.

**Highlights:** Create up to 16 customizable CC sliders, Record and loop slider movements, Customize MIDI channel, CC number, color, and name per slider, Store configurations/presets, Visualize recorded movements with a chart, Connect via Bluetooth MIDI

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepPolyArp free?

StepPolyArp costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is CC PAL free?

CC PAL costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StepPolyArp or CC PAL?

CC PAL is rated higher. StepPolyArp averages 4.8 out of 5 from 48 ratings, while CC PAL averages 4.9 from 11 ratings.

### Do StepPolyArp or CC PAL have ads?

Neither StepPolyArp nor CC PAL shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepPolyArp or CC PAL?

StepPolyArp ships an update every 2 months, and CC PAL every 21 months. Most recently, StepPolyArp was updated on November 6, 2026 and CC PAL on November 4, 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.*