Hand Clapper vs GlitchStep
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
Hand Clapper
This app is a drum synthesizer plugin focused on creating clap sounds. It offers three internal noise sources to replicate vintage analog drum machine sounds and allows users to load their own samples. It's available as an AUv3 plugin and standalone application.
- Dedicated clap sound synthesizer
- Three internal noise sources
- Recreates vintage analog drum machine sounds
- Load custom samples
- AUv3 plugin and standalone modes
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Hand Clapper is a drum synthesizer plugin dedicated to claps sounds. Available as AUv3 and Standalone. The design is inspired by a famous Japanese percussion synthesiser from the ’80. There are three internal noise sources that are used to recreate the classic sound of vintage analog drum machines (such as 808, 909, HC2, and more). You are not limited to just the on-board sounds though, you can also load in any sample you want.
GlitchStep
This music app is a monophonic 16-step MIDI sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. It allows for real-time sequence rearrangement, song building with playlists, and dynamic performance variations. Integrate it with your favorite AUv3 hosts for enhanced music production.
- 16-step monophonic sequencer
- AUv3 MIDI processor extension
- Real-time sequence rearrangement
- Pattern and slice playlists
- Glitch effects with XY pad
- Extensive scale options
- Customizable sequence controls
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Unleash Your Creativity with GlitchStep GlitchStep is a cutting-edge monophonic 16-step, performance-oriented sequencer and AUv3 MIDI processor extension. Dive into a world of musical possibilities as you play with your sequence and perform dynamic, captivating variations. Next-Level Sequence Manipulation: Inspired by GlitchCore, GlitchStep employs a slice grid for real-time sequence rearrangement. Both patterns and slices can be compiled into playlists, allowing you to build and modify songs on-the-fly for live performance or studio sessions. Effortless Integration: Load GlitchStep as an AUv3 MIDI Processor/MIDI FX in your favorite AUv3 hosts like AUM, Logic, Loopy Pro, Drambo, and more. Note: Standalone use is not supported. Features to Elevate Your Music: - 16 Steps - 8 Patterns - Unlimited Pattern Playlist Entries - Slice Grid with Drawing Mode - 8 Slice Patterns - Unlimited Slice Pattern Playlist Entries - Glitch Your Sequence with XY Pad and Sliders - Aggressive Glitch Capabilities - Extensive Scale Options - Customizable Start and End Sequence Positions - Control Sequence Direction - Global Sequence Rate Adjustments - Individual Pattern Rates - Pattern Note Slides - Swing - Randomize, Shift, Shuffle, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Patterns - Randomization Thresholds - Selective Randomization for Notes, Gates, Velocity, and Probability - Randomize, Shift, Copy/Paste, and Initialize Slices - Scale Key Adjustment - Minimum Octave and Octave Range Settings - 16 Themes Transform your music production with GlitchStep. Whether you're looking to add subtle variations or go all-in on aggressive glitches, this app has you covered.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is update cadence: GlitchStep at every 3 days against Hand Clapper's every 33 months. GlitchStep also leads on rating (4.9 vs 4.7). Hand Clapper's advantage is price ($6.99 vs $9.99) and chart position (#186 vs unranked). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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
Hand Clapper costs $6.99 and GlitchStep $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.
GlitchStep holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 19 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 83% of Hand Clapper's written reviews are positive against 89% of GlitchStep's.
Hand Clapper ships an update every 33 months, GlitchStep every 3 days. The most recent releases landed on October 1, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | Hand Clapper | GlitchStep |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6.99 — better | $9.99 |
| Rating | 4.7 (14 ratings) | 4.9 (19 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 83.3% of reviews | 88.9% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 19 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 33 months | Every 3 days — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Best chart rank | #186 — better | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 — better | 17.2 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 36 MB | 6 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | AudioThing Ltd. | Alex Matheu |
Customer experience
Hand Clapper
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In-app purchases
Hand Clapper
No in-app purchases
GlitchStep
No in-app purchases
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