# mKer vs BrainBud

The clearest difference is review sentiment: BrainBud at 100% against mKer's 64%. BrainBud also leads on rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and device support (3 vs 1). mKer's advantage is update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (22 vs 2). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

mKer costs $3.99 and BrainBud $2.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

BrainBud holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: mKer has 22 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 64% of mKer's written reviews are positive against 100% of BrainBud's.

mKer ships an update every 3 weeks, BrainBud every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on August 22, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | mKer | BrainBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $3.99 | **$2.99** |
| Rating | [4.5 (22 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839/reviews) | **[5.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbud-bud-app-controller/id6446066258/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **22** | 2 |
| Positive reviews | 63.6% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Size | 57 MB | 15 MB |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 | **12.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Axart Labs OU](https://appshunter.io/developer/1814434331) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### mKer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mker/id1635296839)

A versatile MIDI step sequencer designed for music creation. It offers multiple outputs, extensive pattern and lane customization, and advanced step editing. Best used within an AUv3 host app for sound generation.

**Highlights:** 8 MIDI outputs, 64 Patterns with 16 Lanes each, Customizable Steps and Step Size per Lane, Advanced Step Parameters (Pitch, Velocity, Probability, etc.), Flexible Editor with Step Entry Keyboard, 32 Clips with Repeat Functionality, Performance Tab with Assignable Sliders and Morphing

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### BrainBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/brainbud-bud-app-controller/id6446066258)

This app acts as a central controller for other music creation applications, allowing you to manage keys and scales simultaneously. It integrates with a variety of Bud apps via MIDI, enabling synchronized changes and broadcasting of musical parameters. Experiment with randomization and automate settings through its AUv3 plugin.

**Highlights:** Centralized key and scale control, MIDI out to multiple Bud apps, Budcast for parameter broadcasting, Randomize musical parameters, AUv3 plugin for automation, Requires other Bud apps to function

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is mKer free?

mKer costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is BrainBud free?

BrainBud costs $2.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, mKer or BrainBud?

BrainBud is rated higher. mKer averages 4.5 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while BrainBud averages 5.0 from 2 ratings.

### Do mKer or BrainBud have ads?

Neither mKer nor BrainBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, mKer or BrainBud?

mKer ships an update every 3 weeks, and BrainBud every 2 months. Most recently, mKer was updated on August 22, 2026 and BrainBud on September 21, 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.*