# Xequence 2 vs Prism MIDI Sequencer

The clearest difference is rating: Prism MIDI Sequencer at 4.8 against Xequence 2's 4.6. Xequence 2's advantage is iOS requirement (14.2 vs 16.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and update cadence there is nothing between them.

Xequence 2 costs $19.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Xequence 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Prism MIDI Sequencer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 65 and 33 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 78% of Xequence 2's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Xequence 2 | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $19.99 | $19.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (65 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xequence-2/id1464669442/reviews) | **[4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **65** | 33 |
| Positive reviews | 77.8% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Freemium | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 8 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **14.2** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alexander Ewering](https://appshunter.io/developer/1743777532) | [Tyler Quatraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724470298) |

## What reviewers say

### Xequence 2

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xequence-2/id1464669442)

A powerful MIDI sequencer, editor, and controller for digital music production on iPhone and iPad. It offers a desktop-class editing experience, robust import/export, and advanced features like MPE support and Ableton Link.

**Highlights:** MIDI sequencer, editor, arranger, and controller, Desktop-class editing experience, Robust MIDI file import/export, MPE support with per-note editing, Scale support in editors and keyboard, Ableton Link and Audiobus 3 integration, Advanced clip-based arranger

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Enhanced Pack | $4.99 | one-time |


### Prism MIDI Sequencer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630)

This app is a powerful 16-track MIDI step sequencer designed for iOS devices. It allows users to create complex musical patterns with high resolution, elastic timing, and per-step control. It integrates with external synths and samplers, offering extensive features for melody, harmony, and drum sequencing.

**Highlights:** 16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencer, High resolution and elastic timing, Per-step control and step FX, Scale modes and flow modes for tonal tracks, 16 mini-sequencers per drum track, LFOs, arpeggiator, and generative tools, Scene and mute profile performance modes

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LFO Extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Step FX | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Sequencer  Tone Tracks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Launchkey Mini MK4 Control | $4.99 | one-time |
| Euclidean Sequencer Extension | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Xequence 2 free?

Xequence 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Prism MIDI Sequencer free?

Prism MIDI Sequencer costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Xequence 2 or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

Prism MIDI Sequencer is rated higher. Xequence 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while Prism MIDI Sequencer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do Xequence 2 or Prism MIDI Sequencer have ads?

Neither Xequence 2 nor Prism MIDI Sequencer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Xequence 2 or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

Xequence 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Xequence 2 was updated on September 21, 2026 and Prism MIDI Sequencer on September 21, 2026.

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