# ProTransport vs StepBud

The clearest difference is rating: StepBud at 4.4 against ProTransport's 2.0. StepBud also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 4) and update cadence (fortnightly vs every 8 months). ProTransport's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $4.99). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

ProTransport costs $1.99 and StepBud $4.99 up front. ProTransport sells 4 in-app purchases, starting at $4.99 per year. StepBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

StepBud holds the better App Store score, 4.4 against 2.0. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: StepBud has 38 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 65% of ProTransport's written reviews are positive against 71% of StepBud's.

ProTransport ships an update every 8 months, StepBud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on November 4, 2026 and November 2, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | ProTransport | StepBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [2.0 (2 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protransport/id291731667/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 2 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | 65.1% of reviews | **70.6% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 8 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Size | 8 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | 14.1 | **13.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Far Out Labs](https://appshunter.io/developer/286627796) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### ProTransport

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/protransport/id291731667)

Control your digital audio workstation wirelessly over WiFi. Start and stop recordings, play back tracks, and manage your sessions without being tied to your computer. Supports a wide range of popular DAWs and Mackie Control protocol.

**Highlights:** Wireless DAW control, Record, playback, and transport controls, Supports ProTools, Logic, Ableton Live, and more, Mackie Control and HUI protocol support, WiFi network connection, Windows support via rtpMIDI

**Features:** Family Sharing

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Remove Ads | $4.99 | per year |
| Tip a small amount | $0.99 | one-time |
| Buy a drink | $4.99 | one-time |
| Large Tip | $9.99 | one-time |


### StepBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408)

This app is a versatile MIDI sequencer that allows for unlimited steps and detailed control over each step's parameters. It integrates with other music apps and supports various sequencing modes for creative performances.

**Highlights:** Unlimited steps, Step parameter control (note, velocity, rate, etc.), Custom MIDI CC messages, Step locking and skipping, Master fader with copy/shift modes, Step Editor for detailed note editing, Arpeggio modes (up, down, random)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is ProTransport free?

ProTransport costs $1.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is StepBud free?

StepBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, ProTransport or StepBud?

StepBud is rated higher. ProTransport averages 2.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while StepBud averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do ProTransport or StepBud have ads?

Neither ProTransport nor StepBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, ProTransport or StepBud?

ProTransport ships an update every 8 months, and StepBud fortnightly. Most recently, ProTransport was updated on November 4, 2026 and StepBud on November 2, 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.*