Comparison

iSequence HD vs UkeLib Chords Pro

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

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.

Highlights
  • 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
Features
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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.

Screenshots

UkeLib Chords Pro4 screens

Verdict

The call

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

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.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

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.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

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.

Scorecard7 real differences · 3 level
iSequence HD versus UkeLib Chords Pro: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSequence HDUkeLib Chords Pro
PriceFree — better$4.99
Rating4.2 (33 ratings)4.9 (44 ratings) — better
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews80.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings3344 — better
Update frequencyEvery 3 monthsMonthly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod, Apple Watch — better
Requires iOS15.613.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetBijoy Thangaraj

Customer experience

iSequence HD

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

UkeLib Chords Pro

All ratings44 ratings
Positive97.7%
Neutral0.0%
Negative2.3%
Written reviews10 reviews
Positive80.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative20.0%

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

UkeLib Chords Pro

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

UkeLib Chords Pro

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSequence HD free?
iSequence HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is UkeLib Chords Pro free?
UkeLib Chords Pro costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSequence HD or UkeLib Chords Pro?
UkeLib Chords Pro is rated higher. iSequence HD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while UkeLib Chords Pro averages 4.9 from 44 ratings.
Do iSequence HD or UkeLib Chords Pro have ads?
Neither iSequence HD nor UkeLib Chords Pro shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iSequence HD or UkeLib Chords Pro?
iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, and UkeLib Chords Pro monthly. Most recently, iSequence HD was updated on October 14, 2026 and UkeLib Chords Pro on October 18, 2026.

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