Comparison

iSequence HD vs Triqtraq LE

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

Head to head
About

iSequence HD

Create professional music on your iPad with an intuitive 8-track sequencer, a vast library of instruments, and flexible mixing with DSP effects. Record, edit, and arrange loops, beats, and melodies in real-time, controlling every aspect of your music project.

Highlights
  • 8-track sequencer
  • 160+ built-in instruments
  • Custom instrument sampler
  • Real-time recording and automation
  • Step sequencer and FX editor
  • Flexible mixer with DSP effects
  • Wi-Fi file sharing
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iSequence is a long-running iPad music app appreciated for its speed, simplicity, and distinctive workflow. Build beats, melodies, and arrangements with an intuitive 8-track sequencer with 32-step patterns, shape sounds with its sampler, and mix everything with flexible DSP effects. Whether you are sketching loops or building full tracks, iSequence keeps music creation direct and hands-on. FAST, FLUID WORKFLOW Create patterns, record parts in real time, and edit them without interrupting playback. Switch between tracks, instruments, step sequencing, and automation as you build your song. iSequence is built for sketching ideas quickly, jamming with loops, and arranging complete tracks in a simple, focused environment. INSTRUMENTS • 160 built-in instruments, including acoustic sounds, drum kits, pads, leads, sweeps, and ambient textures • Additional sound banks available in the BankShop • Play with the on-screen piano keyboard or drum pads • Create custom instruments with the built-in sampler • Supports CoreMIDI and MIDI instruments REAL-TIME RECORDING AND AUTOMATION • Record notes as you play • Change tracks and instruments during playback • Use the metronome and slowdown mode for easier recording • Record parameter changes in real time STEP SEQUENCER • 8 tracks with FX curve editing • 32 steps per row / pattern • Instruments are not tied to tracks, allowing flexible sequencing and layering • Edit notes with the piano keyboard, drum pads, and other controls • Adjust note duration, panning, velocity, and gliss • Copy, paste, move, and transpose patterns and selections • Arrange patterns into full song structures MIXER AND EFFECTS • Adjust tempo, master volume, and shuffle • Mute, solo, and set levels for each track • Route tracks to 5 configurable effect channels • Includes Filter, Reverb, Flanger, Delay, Ring Modulator, EQ, Lo-Fi Crusher, Live Looper, and Distortion SAMPLER • Import, record, or paste samples to build custom instruments • Edit loop points, ADSR envelope, and sample mapping • Slice loops and synchronize them to tempo automatically FILE SHARING • Export songs as HSQ, MIDI, or WAV • Import samples and presets • Copy tracks to the audio clipboard • Import HSQ songs

About

Triqtraq LE

Create original music and beats with a smooth, one-window interface. Record sound tweaks in real-time and use advanced automation and rhythmic features to generate unique musical patterns. This limited edition offers a powerful yet accessible music-making experience on the go.

Highlights
  • One-window interface for composing and tweaking beats
  • Real-time sound manipulation with automation
  • 6 patterns per session with step editor
  • Individual track and automation loop lengths
  • Ableton Link for syncing with other devices
  • Export tracks to Soundcloud or Mail
Features
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Create music on the go with Triqtraq LE. Compose original beats in the smooth one-window interface, record sound tweaks in realtime and use the advanced automation and rhythmic features to create musical patterns that never sound the same. Triqtraq LE is a free limited edition of the critically acclaimed music app Triqtraq - Jam Sequencer. For a direct comparison of features in both versions, please visit www.triqtraq.com. Press and artists on Triqtraq - Jam Sequencer: “There are expensive hardware synths/sequencers not capable of that!" - Sound On Sound magazine “One of the best jamming tools I've encountered on iOS” “A delight to use" - Sound On Sound magazine “Brilliant lay-out... Absolutely recommended." “You can get a punchy track out of it in a few minutes.” - WIRED Germany “The deal of the century. One of the deepest sequencers…” - Ask Audio “Excellence Award” - Music Tech magazine (10/10 stars) “Something rather special” “The polyrhythmic loop manipulation is awesome.” - Computer Music magazine (9/10 stars) “Brilliant fun to use” - Music App Blog “Warning: it’s addictive!” - Audio News Room “Easily one of the best” “Quality app that could be used in a live situation without breaking a sweat.” - Synth Universe “You create really cool ideas for tracks. Awesome fun!” - Richard Devine SUPER QUICK INTERFACE • Compose and tweak beats fluently in an all-in-one window interface, without ever hitting stop. • It’s all about touch: build up, vary, mangle and break your patterns with a swipe of your finger. • Compose up to 6 patterns, and build entire songs by switching seamlessly between patterns. TWEAK YOUR OWN SOUND • Have endless fun with the real-time sound manipulation by recording various effect and parameter sliders (Automation). • Get creative with 16 free Sound Kits in 4 categories: Drums, Bass, Percussion and Keys. VAST AMOUNT OF POSSIBILITIES • Surprise yourself and make endless variations of one loop: give each of the four channels a different length. • Every recorded parameter automation can have its own length too, resulting in ever evolving rhythms or melodies. • Create your own original grooves by changing the swing amount and BPM per step. GREAT TEAM PLAYER • Play together with Ableton Link and sync multiple apps and devices over WiFi. • Get your recorded tunes out there and export your tracks to Soundcloud or Mail. • Move ideas to other apps and store audio recordings on Dropbox (via Open in…). • Get an even bigger sonic palette by using it along other apps with Audiobus and Inter-app-audio. KEY FEATURES OF TRIQTRAQ LE: Sequencer: - Four Channels, each with 8 playable Sample Pads - 6 Patterns per Session - Step Editor - Recordable Automation - Pitch, Filter, Delay, Pan, Level and Decay per Channel - Loop Range: individual track and automation lengths - Loop Speed: individual speed per track or automation - Multi-selection and recording - Real-time switching between patterns - Automation option for BPM and Swing Sounds: - 16 Sound Kits included. Support for: - Ableton Link - Audiobus - Inter-App Audio - Background Audio Export to: - SoundCloud, E-mail or iTunes - Open In... (Dropbox, Airdrop etc.) Extra: - User Guide Check out www.triqtraq.com for demo video’s and tutorials!

Screenshots

Triqtraq LE4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Triqtraq LE at none against iSequence HD's 8. Triqtraq LE also leads on update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 3 months) and device support (3 vs 1). iSequence HD's advantage is rating (4.2 vs 3.8) and ratings volume (33 vs 4). On price, review sentiment 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. iSequence HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Triqtraq LE asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSequence HD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 3.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: iSequence HD has 33 ratings behind it against 4, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 77% of iSequence HD's written reviews are positive against 83% of Triqtraq LE's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, Triqtraq LE every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 6, 2026.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSequence HD versus Triqtraq LE: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSequence HDTriqtraq LE
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (33 ratings) — better3.8 (4 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews83.3% of reviews — better
Number of ratings33 — better4
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.69.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB30 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetZaplin Music

Customer experience

iSequence HD

All ratings32 ratings
Positive78.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative21.9%
Written reviews222 reviews
Positive76.6%
Neutral9.0%
Negative14.4%

Triqtraq LE

All ratings4 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%

Bugs and requests

iSequence HD

Reported bugs

4 issues
  • Crashes on startup or during use
  • Issues with sample loading and playback
  • Inconsistent behavior with certain features
  • Compatibility problems with newer iOS versions

Requested features

6 requests
  • Expanded track count
  • More effects and sound design capabilities
  • Audiobus and Inter-App Audio integration
  • Improved sample import and management
  • Support for more time signatures and rhythms
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  • Ability to save and load full projects

Triqtraq LE

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

In-app purchases

8 purchases

iSequence HD

One-time8
  • Funny farm bank$1.99
  • Chiptunes bank$1.99
  • Acoustic bank$2.99
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  • Electro/house bank$2.99
  • Trance waves$2.99
  • Loops vol.1$2.99
  • Loops vol.2$2.99
  • Beat elements bank$2.99
None

Triqtraq LE

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSequence HD free?
iSequence HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Triqtraq LE free?
Triqtraq LE is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSequence HD or Triqtraq LE?
iSequence HD is rated higher. iSequence HD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Triqtraq LE averages 3.8 from 4 ratings.
Do iSequence HD or Triqtraq LE have ads?
Neither iSequence HD nor Triqtraq LE shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSequence HD or Triqtraq LE?
iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, and Triqtraq LE every 2 weeks. Most recently, iSequence HD was updated on November 6, 2026 and Triqtraq LE on November 6, 2026.

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