# Playset vs PolyrhythmLab

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Playset at 92% against PolyrhythmLab's 0%. Playset also leads on rating (4.1 vs 1.0) and ratings volume (11 vs 1). PolyrhythmLab's advantage is price ($4.99 vs $9.99) and update cadence (every 4 weeks vs every 2 months). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

Playset costs $9.99 and PolyrhythmLab $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Playset holds the better App Store score, 4.1 against 1.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Playset has 11 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 92% of Playset's written reviews are positive against 0% of PolyrhythmLab's.

Playset ships an update every 2 months, PolyrhythmLab every 4 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 25, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Playset | PolyrhythmLab |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **$4.99** |
| Rating | **[4.1 (11 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playset-groovebox-sequencer/id1461461421/reviews)** | [1.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyrhythmlab/id6806714489/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **11** | 1 |
| Positive reviews | **91.7% of reviews** | 0.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Every 4 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 157 MB | 401 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.4** | 17.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Fingerlab](https://appshunter.io/developer/412786610) | [Martin Adler](https://appshunter.io/developer/1896354791) |

## What reviewers say

### Playset

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/playset-groovebox-sequencer/id1461461421)

Create music instantly with this intuitive groovebox sequencer. Build songs layer by layer with drums, bass, and synths, then mix and arrange them in a timeline. Share your projects and explore demo songs.

**Highlights:** Multi-touch drum & synth sequencer, 50 original sample kits, Mixer with FX, Patterns & Timeline module, MIDI & Audio Unit AUv3 support, AudioBus & Ableton Link support

**In-app purchases:** none


### PolyrhythmLab

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polyrhythmlab/id6806714489)

Create complex, evolving musical rhythms and dynamic visual performances. This app offers a unique polyrhythmic engine for sound layers and a live visual mixer with customizable effects and camera controls. Export audio, MIDI, or video of your creations.

**Highlights:** True polyrhythm engine with independent step/pulse counts per layer, AUv3 plugin support for DAWs like GarageBand and Logic, Live MIDI output for driving external synths, Integrated VJ mixer with audio-reactive visuals and effects, Song mode for arranging patterns into full tracks, Save and reload groovebox patterns and VJ setups as presets, Export audio, MIDI, and video recordings

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Playset free?

Playset costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is PolyrhythmLab free?

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

### Which has better reviews, Playset or PolyrhythmLab?

Playset is rated higher. Playset averages 4.1 out of 5 from 11 ratings, while PolyrhythmLab averages 1.0 from 1 ratings.

### Do Playset or PolyrhythmLab have ads?

Neither Playset nor PolyrhythmLab shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Playset or PolyrhythmLab?

Playset ships an update every 2 months, and PolyrhythmLab every 4 weeks. Most recently, Playset was updated on October 25, 2026 and PolyrhythmLab 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.*