# StepBud vs S

The clearest difference is price: S at $2.99 against StepBud's $4.99. StepBud's advantage is iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

StepBud costs $4.99 and S $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

## The numbers

| Metric | StepBud | S |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$2.99** |
| 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 | 3 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Cristopher Alejandro Yescas Arreola](https://appshunter.io/developer/6775633255) |

## 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


### S

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/s-1-editor/id6807131249)

**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 S free?

S costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do StepBud or S have ads?

Neither StepBud nor S shows ads.

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