Comparison

Dialekt vs Trace Sequenced Sample Box

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

Head to head
About

Dialekt

Create unique musical ideas quickly with this 8-track groovebox. Explore 28 synth engines, a powerful song sequencer, and genre-based groove generation. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or live performance.

Highlights
  • 28 distinct synth engines
  • 8 touch effects with sequencer
  • Song Randomizer for fresh ideas
  • Flexible sequencing tools
  • Synth parameter per step
  • Audio Unit v3 and MIDI FX support
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Start casual, finish professional Dialekt is designed for quick groove programming and capturing new musical ideas on the fly. The 8-track groovebox for mobile and studio offers various synthesis methods, built-in effects, a song sequencer, and a powerful Song Randomizer. With 28 distinctive sound engines, flexible sequencing tools, and genre-based groove generation, Dialekt lets you create unique and professional tracks in seconds. Perfect for sketching, jamming, or performing live. :: KEY FEATURES :: • 28 Different Synth Engines • 8 Touch Effects with Sequencer • Mighty Song Randomizer • Trig Conditions, Rolls, Polyrhythms • MIDI Single Outs • Synth Parameter per Step • Audio Unit v3 Plug-In & MIDI FX Plug-In Some more info about the single features: ••• The Sounds ••• From classic oscillators to dynamic, physical tones like piano, organ, string, flute, vocal tones, as well as percussive elements and naturalistic kicks, Dialekt offers endless sound possibilities for any genre and creative endeavor. ••• The Sequencer ••• At the heart of Dialekt is the Sound per Step feature, where each synth parameter is saved to individual sequencer steps, providing full control over every detail. The Randomizers make great use of this functionality. Dialekt offers Rolls, Trig Conditions, and adjustable Tempo and Length per track. The Song Sequencer lets you create longer compositions, with features like Pattern Repeats, FX, Track Mutes, and the powerful Song Randomizer. The powerful FX sequencer with eight first-class touch-controlled effects is the cherry on top of this awesome music toy. The 8 included effects TapeStop, Filter-Delay, Reverb, Looper, Phaser, Chorus, LowPass and LoFi can be triggered with the Touch controls or the FX Sequencer. Triggers and parameter changes can be recorded and edited, and FX Sequences can easily be managed on the Memory Page. ••• The Song Randomizer ••• The Song Randomizer can create single tracks, parts, or whole songs, delivering fresh grooves and sounds every time. It generates patterns, sounds, chord progressions, fills, mute and FX sequences in various genres, which can be applied to individual elements like sounds, patterns, and pitches or to global parameters. ••• The Memory ••• All of this data needs to be managed, and that's where the Memory Page comes in. Here, you can view all your data at a glance. Simply copy or rotate tracks, patterns, and parts per Drag & Drop to build your arrangement. The Randomizers are there to fuel your creativity and offer endless inspiration.

About

Trace Sequenced Sample Box

Create music with this versatile sample-based creation tool. It functions as a drum computer, groovebox, and sample animator with built-in effects and live performance capabilities. Generate unique rhythms and soundtracks using its priority-driven sequencer and extensive sound library.

Highlights
  • Sample-based music creation
  • Drum computer and groovebox
  • Sample animator
  • Priority-driven sequencer
  • Onboard effects
  • Live performing skills
  • Internal recorder
Features
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WELCOME TO TRACE Trace is a versatile tool for sample based music creation presented by immons audio tools. It´s a drumcomputer, groovebox, sample animator and metronome with onboard effects and live performing skills. Use it intuitively to achieve unexpected, inspiring results and produce rhythms, complete playbacks, atmospheric soundtracks, etc.. It comes with a really special sequencer which is priority driven, means: One channel trigger at a time to create unusual patterns with automatic generated death notes. Do not have to preprogram any sequence. Just dial in the pattern length and tempo, choose a sample and divisor for each channel and let it swing. Create a song with the arranger and synchronize your patterns and selected channel delays to the global song speed. Play your animated samples, patterns and songs live with multiple realtime FX options per channel/group and use the internal recorder to tape your session to wav. Share your recorded wav´s via social media, e-mail and cloud, or drag and drop them, patterns and songs to your computer. Trace comes with more than 160 carefully created sounds. Each sequencer channel includes: Beat Divisor/Trigger 18 divisors/trigger points, including different subdivisions of 1/4 note. Changes happen on the fly, with preview. Sound Make your selection out of the provided onboard sounds and import your own samples and soundbanks to dial in your favorite tone. Changes happen on the fly, with preview. Volume Set the volume for each channel. Solo/Mute Select channel solo or mute a various number of channels and control this group with just one button. Swing/Probably Bring your beats up to life and build spacy rhythmical sculptures, jazzy grooves and audio landscapes. Includes negative swing. EFFECTS & PERFORMANCE Mixer is the integrated effects and performance tool of the sequenced sample box. It is intuitive operable without any menu scrolling and performance ready with the groupable options. You can shape the sound for each channel with: Delay 1 Every channel has it´s own full featured delay plus tap tempo, ms/bpm input and the possibility to sync the delays to future pattern speed changes. Delay 2 Rhythm delay with eighth dotted, quarter triplet, eighth and eighth triplet time presets relatet to delay 1 or pattern speed. Ring Modulator Add and subtract the dialed in oscillator frequency to your sample frequency and bring them together again for some really weird results. Bit Crusher Reduce the bit depth to add noise and sustain, works great in cooperation with the ring modulator. Varispeed Speed up or slow down the samples read speed, like a pitched tape recorder. Panorama Place sound in the stereo field. Mute With group option for assigned channels. RSP Reverse sample playback with group option for assigned channels to swap the status quo. Shortener Divide the sample length by factors 2/4/8 with group option for assigned channels to swap between your choice and full sample length. NOTE: All of the blocks listed above can be assigned to the master toggle switch to swap the status quo.

Screenshots

Dialekt4 screens
Trace Sequenced Sample Box4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is ratings volume: Dialekt at 22 against Trace Sequenced Sample Box's 1. Trace Sequenced Sample Box's advantage is update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months) and device support (3 vs 1). On price, rating, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Both are free to download. Dialekt sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Trace Sequenced Sample Box sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.9 for Dialekt against 5.0 for Trace Sequenced Sample Box. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Dialekt has 22 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Dialekt ships an update every 2 months, Trace Sequenced Sample Box monthly. Both last shipped on November 3, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Dialekt versus Trace Sequenced Sample Box: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterDialektTrace Sequenced Sample Box
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.9 (22 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings22 — better1
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFreeFree
DevicesiPhoneiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS17.615.6 — better
Further details — not scored
Size1.6 GB215 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperSugar Bytes GmbHGrohe & Giannakakis Applications GbR

Customer experience

Dialekt

All ratings22 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative50.0%

Trace Sequenced Sample Box

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Dialekt

One-time1
  • Dialekt | iPhone Full Version$9.99
1 purchases

Trace Sequenced Sample Box

One-time1
  • Pro$7.99

Questions

Is Dialekt free?
Dialekt is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Trace Sequenced Sample Box free?
Trace Sequenced Sample Box is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Dialekt or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?
Trace Sequenced Sample Box is rated higher. Dialekt averages 4.9 out of 5 from 22 ratings, while Trace Sequenced Sample Box averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Dialekt or Trace Sequenced Sample Box have ads?
Neither Dialekt nor Trace Sequenced Sample Box shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Dialekt or Trace Sequenced Sample Box?
Dialekt ships an update every 2 months, and Trace Sequenced Sample Box monthly. Most recently, Dialekt was updated on November 3, 2026 and Trace Sequenced Sample Box on November 3, 2026.

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