Comparison

Xequence 2 vs A.T.O.M. Streaming

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

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About

Xequence 2

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
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This app is targeted at digital music production enthusiasts & professionals. Xequence is a comprehensive, fast & reliable MIDI sequencer, editor, arranger & controller for iPhone & iPad. Providing a desktop-class editing experience, it is the perfect centerpiece for a hardware studio, or for apps like AUM & Audiobus 3 to create a modular mobile music production environment. HIGHLIGHTS: - Efficient & fast User Interface for an amazing editing workflow - Robust MIDI File Import & Export (notes, controllers, program changes, etc.) - Extensive support for MPE (In-App Purchase) with per-note expression data editing - Support for scales everywhere (keyboard, pianoroll, etc.) - Over 70 included scales in 10 categories - MIDI Time Stretching in all editors - Best-in-class MIDI timing and clock output - Full Ableton Link 3 support - Full Audiobus 3 support - MIDI In & Thru with re-channelization & re-routing - MIDI Sync Master (Clock/Start/Stop/Continue/SPP) to sync other DAWs & sequencers to Xequence, e.g. to use audio tracks, or external drum machines. Several options for compatibility ARRANGER: - Unlimited Clips - Unlimited Tracks - Unlimited Sub Tracks per Track - 64 Undo/Redo steps - Flexible grid - Per-track non-destructive Swing & MIDI Delay - Linked Clips / Clones (editing the original changes all copies) - Powerful clip-based, per-track independent looping - Program changes - Selection tools: Marquee/Rectangle, Same Track, Same Instrument, Linked Clips, Invert, etc. - Editing tools: Create Copy, Create Linked Copy, Unlink, Split, Join, Convert loops to clips, etc. - Global clipboard, even between projects - Movement/Trimming Handles at screen edges for efficient editing PIANOROLL EDITOR: - 256 Undo/Redo steps - Scale-awareness ("folding") - Relative or absolute grid (move by grid increments or snap to nearest grid lines) - Live MIDI previews of all edits - Selection tools: Box, Same Note, Same Key, Same Beat Position, Invert, etc. - Editing tools: Copy, Legato, Quantize, Quantize Ends, Octave +/-, Flip H/V (mirror), Fill clip with selection, etc. - Smart Draw mode: Touch to create, touch again to delete, drag up/down to transpose, drag left/right to change length - Global clipboard, even between projects - Configurable "ghost" overlays - Note velocities quickly adjustable via a handle, or editable like controllers, see below: CONTROLLER EDITOR: - 256 Undo/Redo steps - Selection tools: Box, Same Beat Position, Invert - Selection modes: Add & Replace - Editing tools: Copy, Reduce, Quantize, Compress/Expand, Flip H/V (mirror), Ramp (various curves), Fill clip with selection - Smart Draw mode - Note Velocities can be shown as controllers and edited with the same tools - Configurable vertical grid & value entry KEYBOARD / CONTROLLER: - Scale-aware, very playable single or dual keyboards - Glide support - Adjustable key width - Velocity emulation (via vertical position) - Drum maps and pads, fully editable, 40+ factory maps - Touch ribbons for live control - Controllers can be moved by sliding (ribbon), device rotation (up to three axes at once), like a button (sustain pedal, "trance gates"), or by touching the keys at different vertical positions. All highly configurable. INSTRUMENTS: - Unlimited Instruments (MIDI configurations for devices / apps) - Up to 150controller slots per Instrument - Optional support for (N)RPNs (In-App Purchase) - Loading & Saving of instruments for re-use in other projects, 40+ factory presets included (In-App Purchase) - Compatible with virtually ALL apps and class-compliant MIDI interfaces VARIOUS: - Audio or MIDI Metronome - Note chasing (notes play even when playback starts in the middle) - Controller chasing - Perfect song looping, no dropouts/jitter at loop points - Supports any time signature/BPM (fixed per song) - Includes PolyHymnia, an advanced Generative Music module - Light and Dark themes Please report any issues via our website, we provide quick and comprehensive support!

About

A.T.O.M. Streaming

This platform allows users to stream music, upload original content, and connect with a community of artists and enthusiasts. It offers features for both listeners and creators, including profile customization and content moderation.

Highlights
  • Become an artist or listener
  • Unlimited original content uploads
  • Direct content upload from app
  • Profile link for brand sharing
  • Connect with music enthusiasts and artists
  • Copyright audio check
  • Artwork image check and flagging system
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A.T.O.M. music streaming done differently! -The option to become an artist, not just a listener -Unlimited uploads of your original content -The ability to upload content directly from the app -one link on your profile to share your brand -access to a community of music enthusiast and artists A.T.O.M. is a music streaming platform for artist by artists. Sign up as either a listener or an artist with your CAE/IPI number. Share your original content with the world or simple find artists to follow, like songs, and create playlists. A.T.O.M. is committed to ensure only you can upload your content with are copyright audio check. Also we do not allow inappropriate of abusive content with are artwork image check and flagging system. please keep A.T.O.M. a safe and friendly place for listeners and artists to connect over their love of music.

Screenshots

Xequence 24 screens
A.T.O.M. Streaming3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: A.T.O.M. Streaming at $0.99 against Xequence 2's $19.99. A.T.O.M. Streaming also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 1) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Xequence 2's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and ratings volume (65 vs 1). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Xequence 2 costs $19.99 and A.T.O.M. Streaming $0.99 up front. Xequence 2 sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. A.T.O.M. Streaming asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

A.T.O.M. Streaming holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Xequence 2 has 65 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Xequence 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, A.T.O.M. Streaming every 3 months. The most recent releases landed on October 26, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
Xequence 2 versus A.T.O.M. Streaming: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterXequence 2A.T.O.M. Streaming
Price$19.99$0.99 — better
Rating4.6 (65 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews77.8% of reviews—
Number of ratings65 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeks — betterEvery 3 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemium — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.2 — better15.1
Further details — not scored
Size8 MB36 MB
Age rating4+12+
DeveloperAlexander EweringConnor Trzcinski

Customer experience

Xequence 2

All ratings65 ratings
Positive89.2%
Neutral1.5%
Negative9.2%
Written reviews45 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral4.4%
Negative17.8%

A.T.O.M. Streaming

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

Xequence 2

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • No sound for some users
  • Auto-save failed, lost work
  • Exported MIDI out of sync
  • Controller values not resetting properly

Requested features

5 requests
  • AUV3 support
  • Tempo and time signature changes mid-song
  • MIDI control for transport (start/stop)
  • SysEx support
  • Always visible Metronome button

A.T.O.M. Streaming

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Xequence 2

One-time1
  • Enhanced Pack$4.99
None

A.T.O.M. Streaming

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Xequence 2 free?
Xequence 2 costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Is A.T.O.M. Streaming free?
A.T.O.M. Streaming costs $0.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Xequence 2 or A.T.O.M. Streaming?
A.T.O.M. Streaming is rated higher. Xequence 2 averages 4.6 out of 5 from 65 ratings, while A.T.O.M. Streaming averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Xequence 2 or A.T.O.M. Streaming have ads?
Neither Xequence 2 nor A.T.O.M. Streaming shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Xequence 2 or A.T.O.M. Streaming?
Xequence 2 ships an update every 2 weeks, and A.T.O.M. Streaming every 3 months. Most recently, Xequence 2 was updated on October 26, 2026 and A.T.O.M. Streaming on October 24, 2026.

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