# Sequencer Rack 2 vs SAND

The clearest difference is price: SAND at Free against Sequencer Rack 2's $3.99. SAND also leads on rating (4.6 vs 1.0) and update cadence (every 2 months vs every 91 months). On ads, in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

SAND is free to download; Sequencer Rack 2 costs $3.99 up front. Sequencer Rack 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

SAND holds the better App Store score, 4.6 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAND has 89 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Sequencer Rack 2's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

Sequencer Rack 2 ships an update every 91 months, SAND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Sequencer Rack 2 | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequencer-rack-2-groovebox/id1455851982/reviews) | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 50.0% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 91 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 14 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Aleksandar Mlazev](https://appshunter.io/developer/1093798140) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### Sequencer Rack 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequencer-rack-2-groovebox/id1455851982)

Create music and beats with a vintage-inspired step sequencer. Features 16 distinct sounds, chord progressions, and effects. Export your creations as WAV files.

**Highlights:** 16 distinct vintage sounds, Chord progressions in C major, Melody pads, Two audio effects, Export to WAV, Sound pitch and volume control, Loop playback

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Sequencer Rack 2 unlock export | $1.99 | one-time |


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Sequencer Rack 2 free?

Sequencer Rack 2 costs $3.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is SAND free?

SAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Sequencer Rack 2 or SAND?

SAND is rated higher. Sequencer Rack 2 averages 1.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do Sequencer Rack 2 or SAND have ads?

Neither Sequencer Rack 2 nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Sequencer Rack 2 or SAND?

Sequencer Rack 2 ships an update every 91 months, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, Sequencer Rack 2 was updated on October 23, 2026 and SAND 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.*