# PolyPhase vs MelodyBud Generative Sequencer

The clearest difference is price: MelodyBud Generative Sequencer at $6.99 against PolyPhase's $19.99. MelodyBud Generative Sequencer also leads on device support (3 vs 1). PolyPhase's advantage is iOS requirement (10.0 vs 13.0). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

PolyPhase costs $19.99 and MelodyBud Generative Sequencer $6.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for PolyPhase against 4.5 for MelodyBud Generative Sequencer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 26 and 13 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 76% of PolyPhase's written reviews are positive against 70% of MelodyBud Generative Sequencer's.

PolyPhase ships an update every 3 weeks, MelodyBud Generative Sequencer every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyPhase | MelodyBud Generative Sequencer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | **$6.99** |
| Rating | **[4.6 (26 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphase/id1440617668/reviews)** | [4.5 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodybud-generative-sequencer/id1601357369/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **26** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | **76.2% of reviews** | 70.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 6 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 35 MB | 7 MB |
| Requires iOS | **10.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Marcos Kohler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1024379665) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyPhase

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyphase/id1440617668)

Create complex, interwoven melodies and rhythms with a generative sequencer. Control note generation, randomize sequences, and integrate with external MIDI hardware or the included wavetable synthesizer. Save and recall your creations with presets and snapshots.

**Highlights:** Generative melody creation with phase offsets, 8 independent sequencers with customizable properties, Draw own notes or use intelligent randomization, Wavetable synthesizer with FX, MIDI output and input support, Global Key/Scale filtering and Chord Masks, Save/Load presets and Snapshots

**In-app purchases:** none


### MelodyBud Generative Sequencer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/melodybud-generative-sequencer/id1601357369)

This app is a powerful AUv3 MIDI sequencer that allows for generative sequencing with randomized notes, velocity, octave, and gate length. It features parameter-locking for individual step customization and supports over 40 scales, with Ableton Link synchronization in its standalone version.

**Highlights:** Generative sequencing with randomization, Parameter-locking for individual steps, Support for over 40 musical scales, Ableton Link synchronization (standalone), AUv3 plugin for hosting in audio apps

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is PolyPhase free?

PolyPhase costs $19.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is MelodyBud Generative Sequencer free?

MelodyBud Generative Sequencer costs $6.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, PolyPhase or MelodyBud Generative Sequencer?

PolyPhase is rated higher. PolyPhase averages 4.6 out of 5 from 26 ratings, while MelodyBud Generative Sequencer averages 4.5 from 13 ratings.

### Do PolyPhase or MelodyBud Generative Sequencer have ads?

Neither PolyPhase nor MelodyBud Generative Sequencer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolyPhase or MelodyBud Generative Sequencer?

PolyPhase ships an update every 3 weeks, and MelodyBud Generative Sequencer every 6 weeks. Most recently, PolyPhase was updated on October 7, 2026 and MelodyBud Generative Sequencer on October 8, 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.*