Comparison

Midi Amuser vs Sequincer

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

Head to head
About

Midi Amuser

This app allows you to connect, control, and record up to 10 MIDI instruments and controllers across 10 tracks. It manages routing, recalls instrument states, and enables live looping and complex song arrangements with a stable clock and zero latency.

Highlights
  • Connect up to 10 MIDI instruments
  • Connect up to 10 MIDI controllers
  • Zero latency
  • Step sequencer
  • Manage synth patches
  • Record and arrange MIDI events on 10 tracks
  • Arrange up to 16 song parts
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Midi Amuser lets you connect, control and record up to 10 instruments on 10 tracks with up to 10 input devices. It will take care of your routing, recall your instruments’ CC states across songs and arrangements. It lets you make live loops as well as create complex song arrangements. - make it the center of your MIDI setup - connect up to 10 MIDI instruments - connect up to 10 MIDI controllers - zero latency - stable clock - step sequencer - use a foot switch to record after the fact - manage all your synths’ patches - automatically save and recall Control Change states of your instruments - record, copy, quantise Midi events on up to 10 tracks - arrange up to 16 song parts - make templates for live performances - loop and arrange live - import and export songs

About

Sequincer

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Grid-based note input
  • Adjustable note duration and velocity
  • Multi-track composition
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • MIDI and MusicXML import
  • Diatonic and chromatic input modes
  • Apple Pencil compatibility
Features
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Sequincer is a multi-track, grid-based MIDI sequencer for iPhone and iPad which makes it easy to compose music on the go. Just tap the grid to add notes and hit the play button to hear your creation. Notes added by a tap will have the duration of whichever beat division is selected. You can select a wide range of beat divisions by tapping the "1/4" button, or by pinching horizontally to double and halve the current value. You can change a note's duration by tapping on it to shorten it, or by holding and panning to the right to increase it. There are four tiers: a free preview tier, then Loops, Producer, and Composer. The free tier lets you preview the app. The second tier, Loops, gives you 4 tracks and 64 beats to compose (16 standard bars). The third tier, Producer, brings this to 16 tracks and 1000 beats, enough for a full-length song. The fourth tier, Composer, allows you to use up to 64 tracks and an even greater number of beats, enough for a complete symphony. The 7-note input system, inspired by sheet music, uses the diatonic scale, and you can add accidentals for any new note by dragging up or down as soon as you create it. The 12-tone chromatic mode lets you input notes like on most piano rolls. Velocity, tempo changes and other properties can be edited for each bar in "Structure" mode, by tapping the bar's header or using the edit button. You can write up to 64 simultaneous tracks each with its own instrument, all overlaid on the same piano roll so you can see your full composition at a glance. Each track can be selected, muted, or soloed. • Works as standalone or as a plugin Sequincer is also an AUv3 MIDI processor, so you can use it inside host apps like AUM. Each track can send MIDI to a different synth, making it ideal for layering sounds or building complex arrangements. • Flexible timing and rhythm Create as many bars as you need, and set a custom beat count for each one. Pinch horizontally to zoom in or out on the beat divisions: add quarters, eighths, sixteenths, or even dotted rhythms for compound time. Pinch vertically to zoom in and out of the piano roll. Add tempo change events to speed up or slow down specific parts. • MIDI and MusicXML compatibility Import MIDI files or MusicXML (sheet music). Sequincer currently supports many standard features like tempo changes, dynamics, and jumps. Route tracks to external MIDI devices • Write with real notes Each bar can be set to a musical key, so you’re always writing in scale. A C sharp and a D flat might sound the same in equal temperament, but they’re not the same note. If you’re writing a B flat minor chord for example, you need a D flat for the minor third–a C sharp would be an augmented second. This harmonic awareness makes it possible to experiment with other tuning systems such as Pythagorean, Meantone, and Microtonality. To add accidentals, drag the note up or down as you place it. • Compatible with Apple Pencil on iPad Hover to hear notes before placing them. Double-tap to quickly switch instruments. Use a squeeze gesture (on Pencil Pro) to open the track palette. It’s a fast and intuitive way to compose, if you’ve got a compatible device. • Available on all your devices Your creations are automatically synced with iCloud so you can start on your iPhone and finish it on your iPad. Happy composing! This app is subject to Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

Midi Amuser4 screens
Sequincer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Midi Amuser at none against Sequincer's 10. Midi Amuser also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). Sequincer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 5 weeks). On price, rating, ratings volume and ads 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

Both are free to download. Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Midi Amuser asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Midi Amuser holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 6 and 17 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Midi Amuser ships an update every 5 weeks, Sequincer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 24, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Midi Amuser versus Sequincer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterMidi AmuserSequincer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.8 (6 ratings) — better4.6 (17 ratings)
Positive reviews—75.0% of reviews
Number of ratings617 — better
Update frequencyEvery 5 weeksEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperTilmann SchuepferAlexis Doualle

Customer experience

Midi Amuser

All ratings5 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Sequincer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

None

Midi Amuser

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Sequincer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro3 Months trial$9.996 Months
  • Pro3 Months trial$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Loops Promo$7.99
  • Loops$9.99
  • Upgrade Producer to Composer$9.99
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  • Upgrade Loops to Producer$9.99
  • Upgrade Loops to Composer$19.99
  • Producer$19.99
  • Composer$29.99

Questions

Is Midi Amuser free?
Midi Amuser is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is Sequincer free?
Sequincer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Midi Amuser or Sequincer?
Midi Amuser is rated higher. Midi Amuser averages 4.8 out of 5 from 6 ratings, while Sequincer averages 4.6 from 17 ratings.
Do Midi Amuser or Sequincer have ads?
Neither Midi Amuser nor Sequincer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Midi Amuser or Sequincer?
Midi Amuser ships an update every 5 weeks, and Sequincer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Midi Amuser was updated on October 24, 2026 and Sequincer on October 25, 2026.

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