# StepBud vs FAC Phazer

The clearest difference is rating: FAC Phazer at 5.0 against StepBud's 4.4. FAC Phazer also leads on review sentiment (83% vs 71%). StepBud's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 3) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 4 months). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

StepBud costs $4.99 and FAC Phazer $9.99 up front. FAC Phazer sells 3 one-off in-app purchases. StepBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

FAC Phazer holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 30 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of StepBud's written reviews are positive against 83% of FAC Phazer's.

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, FAC Phazer every 4 months. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBud | FAC Phazer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $9.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews) | **[5.0 (30 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-phazer/id1507540450/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 30 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **83.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 4 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.4 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Frederic Corvest](https://appshunter.io/developer/1230164765) |

## What reviewers say

### StepBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a versatile MIDI sequencer that allows for unlimited steps and detailed control over each step's parameters. It integrates with other music apps and supports various sequencing modes for creative performances.

**Highlights:** Unlimited steps, Step parameter control (note, velocity, rate, etc.), Custom MIDI CC messages, Step locking and skipping, Master fader with copy/shift modes, Step Editor for detailed note editing, Arpeggio modes (up, down, random)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### FAC Phazer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/fac-phazer/id1507540450)

This music effect plugin offers a rich sonic palette inspired by classic guitar pedals and hardware synthesizers. It provides extensive control over phasing effects with adjustable LFOs, unique characters, and versatile modulation options for all instruments and genres.

**Highlights:** Inspired by classic phaser units, Adjustable LFO with tempo sync, Four unique sonic characters, External modulation and Step mode, Stereo phase modulation, Universal AUv3 purchase

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Small Tip | $1.99 | one-time |
| Medium Tip | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $14.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBud free?

StepBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is FAC Phazer free?

FAC Phazer costs $9.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StepBud or FAC Phazer?

FAC Phazer is rated higher. StepBud averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while FAC Phazer averages 5.0 from 30 ratings.

### Do StepBud or FAC Phazer have ads?

Neither StepBud nor FAC Phazer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepBud or FAC Phazer?

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, and FAC Phazer every 4 months. Most recently, StepBud was updated on October 24, 2026 and FAC Phazer on October 24, 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.*