Comparison

iSequence HD vs Synthcussion2022

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

Synthcussion2022

This digital instrument emulates a classic analog drum module with two voices of polyphony. It offers six synthesis modes, a step sequencer with boomerang functionality, and MIDI control for automation and external syncing. Presets can be saved and loaded for quick recall of settings.

Highlights
  • 2 voices of polyphony
  • 6 synthesis modes
  • Step sequencer with boomerang mode
  • External MIDI clock sync
  • MIDI Control Change automation
  • Preset saving and loading
Features
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Inspired by a legendary 2 voices drum module of the late seventies, our digital instrument was designed to maintain the playability and the fun factor of the analog device. It features 6 synthesis modes, selectable with the big rotary knob and 2 voices of polyphony. It features a step sequencer for every row, syncable to external MIDI clock just pressing a toggle. The sequencer also features a boomerang mode that plays a forward-backward loop. All the (self-explanatory) parameters are suitable for full automation sending Control Change MIDI messages. There is a button to display the list of (fixed) CC messages. The Synthcussion can be played with A MIDI keyboard or sequencer and the channel for each row is easily changeable. Presets (including sequencer settings can be stored and loaded)

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Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Synthcussion2022 at none against iSequence HD's 8. Synthcussion2022 also leads on device support (3 vs 1) and iOS requirement (9.3 vs 15.6). iSequence HD's advantage is review sentiment (77% vs 50%) and ratings volume (33 vs 9). On price, rating 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. Synthcussion2022 asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

iSequence HD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 4.0. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 33 and 9 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 77% of iSequence HD's written reviews are positive against 50% of Synthcussion2022's.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iSequence HD versus Synthcussion2022: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriSequence HDSynthcussion2022
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.2 (33 ratings) — better4.0 (9 ratings)
Positive reviews76.6% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings33 — better9
Update frequencyEvery 3 months—
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFree — better
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS15.69.3 — better
Further details — not scored
Size156 MB9 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperBeepStreetDomenico Cipriani

Customer experience

iSequence HD

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

Synthcussion2022

All ratings8 ratings
Positive75.0%
Neutral12.5%
Negative12.5%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral37.5%
Negative12.5%

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

Synthcussion2022

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

Synthcussion2022

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is iSequence HD free?
iSequence HD is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Synthcussion2022 free?
Synthcussion2022 is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iSequence HD or Synthcussion2022?
iSequence HD is rated higher. iSequence HD averages 4.2 out of 5 from 33 ratings, while Synthcussion2022 averages 4.0 from 9 ratings.
Do iSequence HD or Synthcussion2022 have ads?
Neither iSequence HD nor Synthcussion2022 shows ads.

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