# PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer vs Prism MIDI Sequencer

The clearest difference is price: PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer at $3.99 against Prism MIDI Sequencer's $19.99. PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and review sentiment (100% vs 86%). Prism MIDI Sequencer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks) and ratings volume (33 vs 9). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer costs $3.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer against 4.8 for Prism MIDI Sequencer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 33 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 100% of PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's.

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer ships an update every 5 weeks, Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on September 21, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$3.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (9 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybud-polyrhythmic-sequencer/id1624211288/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 9 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | **100.0% of reviews** | 85.7% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 7 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) | [Tyler Quatraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724470298) |

## What reviewers say

### PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/polybud-polyrhythmic-sequencer/id1624211288)

Create complex musical sequences with multiple polyrhythmic tracks. Control note, velocity, gate, and MIDI CC parameters with independent step lengths and rates. Route MIDI output to your favorite synths and AUv3 hosts.

**Highlights:** Multitrack polyrhythmic MIDI sequencing, Note and MIDI CC tracks, Configurable step lengths per mode, Independent track rates, Assignable MIDI channels, Ramp value for CC smoothing, AUv3 plugin support

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

**In-app purchases:** none


### 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 PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer free?

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Prism MIDI Sequencer free?

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

### Which has better reviews, PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer is rated higher. PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Prism MIDI Sequencer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

### Do PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer or Prism MIDI Sequencer have ads?

Neither PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer nor Prism MIDI Sequencer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer ships an update every 5 weeks, and Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Most recently, PolyBud Polyrhythmic Sequencer was updated on September 21, 2026 and Prism MIDI Sequencer on September 21, 2026.

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