iSequence HD vs UkeLib Chords Pro
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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
UkeLib Chords Pro
Access a comprehensive ukulele chord library with all possible positions, fingering suggestions, and audio demonstrations. Quickly find any chord using built-in search or Spotlight, and export chords as images or MIDI files. Includes Apple Watch support and widgets for easy access.
- Vast ukulele chord library
- Suggested fingering for each chord
- Audio demonstration of chords
- Search and find chords quickly
- Export chords as PNG or MIDI
- Apple Watch standalone app
- Widgets for quick access
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Explore the vast and comprehensive collection of ukulele chords in UkeLib Chords Pro. Get all the possible positions of any chord along with suggested fingering and audio demonstration of how the chord sounds at a particular position. Use the built-in search or search right from Spotlight to quickly get to any chord you are looking for. Whether you are just starting to play the ukulele or you are an advanced player, UkeLib Chords would be an invaluable tool for you. • Vast and comprehensive chord library for ukulele. • Includes suggested fingering for every chord. • Browse all the chords for every root note. • Change the root note with simple taps. • Search and quickly find any chord in any key. • Browse all the possible positions for every chord. • Search any chord directly using Spotlight. • Export any chord as a PNG image or MIDI file. • Includes a standalone app for Apple Watch. • Widgets - Quickly access recently viewed chords. • App Clips - Explore any chord in detail without having to install the complete app. • Includes support for Dark Mode.
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: iSequence HD at Free against UkeLib Chords Pro's $4.99. UkeLib Chords Pro's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.2) and in-app purchases (none vs 8). On review sentiment, ratings volume 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
iSequence HD is free to download; UkeLib Chords Pro costs $4.99 up front. iSequence HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. UkeLib Chords Pro asks for nothing beyond the download.
UkeLib Chords Pro holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.2. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 44 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iSequence HD's written reviews are positive against 80% of UkeLib Chords Pro's.
iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, UkeLib Chords Pro monthly. The most recent releases landed on October 14, 2026 and October 18, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSequence HD | UkeLib Chords Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free — better | $4.99 |
| Rating | 4.2 (33 ratings) | 4.9 (44 ratings) — better |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews | 80.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 33 | 44 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | Monthly — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases — better | Paid |
| Devices | iPad | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 13.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 5 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeepStreet | Bijoy Thangaraj |
Customer experience
iSequence HD
UkeLib Chords Pro
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
UkeLib Chords Pro
Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.
In-app purchases
iSequence HD
- 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
UkeLib Chords Pro
No in-app purchases
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