# StepBud vs Insert Stream

The clearest difference is price: Insert Stream at Free against StepBud's $4.99. StepBud's advantage is device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). On ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Insert Stream is free to download; StepBud costs $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBud | Insert Stream |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **38** | — |
| Positive reviews | 70.6% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free | — |
| Size | 8 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Joel Assaizky](https://appshunter.io/developer/1895872317) |

## 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


### Insert Stream

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/insert-stream/id6764670954)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is StepBud free?

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

### Is Insert Stream free?

Insert Stream is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StepBud or Insert Stream have ads?

Neither StepBud nor Insert Stream shows ads.

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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.*