# SAND vs Sequincer

The clearest difference is update cadence: Sequincer at fortnightly against SAND's every 2 months. SAND's advantage is ratings volume (86 vs 16) and iOS requirement (15.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ads there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases and Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for SAND against 4.6 for Sequincer. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: SAND has 86 ratings behind it against 16, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of SAND's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sequincer's.

SAND ships an update every 2 months, Sequincer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | SAND | Sequincer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews) | [4.6 (16 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequincer-midi-sequencer/id6738126393/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | **86** | 16 |
| Positive reviews | **79.4% of reviews** | 75.0% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Size | 54 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) | [Alexis Doualle](https://appshunter.io/developer/1779498185) |

## What reviewers say

### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

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

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


### Sequincer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sequincer-midi-sequencer/id6738126393)

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:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (10)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Pro | $2.99 | per month |
| Pro | $9.99 | per 6 months |
| Pro | $12.99 | per year |
| Loops Promo | Free | one-time |
| Loops | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Producer to Composer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Loops to Producer | $9.99 | one-time |
| Upgrade Loops to Composer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Producer | $19.99 | one-time |
| Composer | $29.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SAND free?

SAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Sequincer free?

Sequincer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, SAND or Sequincer?

SAND and Sequincer are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 86 and 16 ratings respectively.

### Do SAND or Sequincer have ads?

Neither SAND nor Sequincer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SAND or Sequincer?

SAND ships an update every 2 months, and Sequincer fortnightly. Most recently, SAND was updated on September 21, 2026 and Sequincer on September 10, 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.*