# StepBud vs mKer

The clearest difference is chart position: StepBud at #200 against mKer's unranked. StepBud also leads on device support (3 vs 1). mKer's advantage is price ($3.99 vs $4.99). On rating, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

StepBud costs $4.99 and mKer $3.99 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 — 4.4 for StepBud against 4.5 for mKer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 38 and 22 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 71% of StepBud's written reviews are positive against 64% of mKer's.

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, mKer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 23, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBud | mKer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$3.99** |
| Rating | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews) | **[4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **38** | 22 |
| Positive reviews | **70.6% of reviews** | 63.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Best chart rank | **#200** | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 57 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | 13.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Axart Labs OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814434331) |

## 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


### mKer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839)

A versatile MIDI step sequencer designed for music creation. It offers multiple outputs, extensive pattern and lane customization, and advanced step editing. Best used within an AUv3 host app for sound generation.

**Highlights:** 8 MIDI outputs, 64 Patterns with 16 Lanes each, Customizable Steps and Step Size per Lane, Advanced Step Parameters (Pitch, Velocity, Probability, etc.), Flexible Editor with Step Entry Keyboard, 32 Clips with Repeat Functionality, Performance Tab with Assignable Sliders and Morphing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBud free?

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

### Is mKer free?

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

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

mKer is rated higher. StepBud averages 4.4 out of 5 from 38 ratings, while mKer averages 4.5 from 22 ratings.

### Do StepBud or mKer have ads?

Neither StepBud nor mKer shows ads.

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

StepBud ships an update fortnightly, and mKer every 3 weeks. Most recently, StepBud was updated on October 24, 2026 and mKer on October 23, 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.*