# StepBud vs MolliLooper

The clearest difference is rating: MolliLooper at 5.0 against StepBud's 4.4. MolliLooper also leads on review sentiment (82% vs 71%) and iOS requirement (11 vs 13.0). StepBud's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 2 months) and price ($4.99 vs $8.99). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

StepBud costs $4.99 and MolliLooper $8.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

MolliLooper holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 13 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 71% of StepBud's written reviews are positive against 82% of MolliLooper's.

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, MolliLooper every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBud | MolliLooper |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$4.99** | $8.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews) | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mollilooper/id1622063262/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 13 |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | **81.8% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 8 MB | 9 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **11** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Oliver Greschke (DE)](https://appshunter.io/developer/505848000) |

## What reviewers say

### StepBud

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

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


### MolliLooper

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mollilooper/id1622063262)

This real-time stereo effect app allows for instant looping and filtering of audio. Designed for live performance, it continuously records input for immediate playback and offers adjustable loop timing synced to a host clock. It also features a resonant filter and stutter/freeze capabilities.

**Highlights:** Real-time stereo looping, Instant recording/looping, Host clock sync, Adjustable loop timing, Lowpass/highpass resonant filter, Stutter/freeze effect, AUv3 plugin support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBud free?

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

### Is MolliLooper free?

MolliLooper costs $8.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, StepBud or MolliLooper?

MolliLooper is rated higher. StepBud averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while MolliLooper averages 5.0 from 13 ratings.

### Do StepBud or MolliLooper have ads?

Neither StepBud nor MolliLooper shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, StepBud or MolliLooper?

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, and MolliLooper every 2 months. Most recently, StepBud was updated on October 29, 2026 and MolliLooper 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.*