iSequence HD vs VR
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
VR
This app offers graphical control over the parameters of specific Roland keyboard models, allowing for wireless adjustments to organ and synth tones via an iPad. A compatible Roland keyboard and optional wireless adapter are required for full functionality.
- Graphical parameter control
- Organ Tone adjustment
- Synth Tone adjustment
- Wireless control via iPad
- Large display interface
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VR-09 Editor provides graphical control of VR-09, VR-09-B or VR-730's parameters, such as Organ Tones and Synth Tones. * Sound generator is not included. * Any of Roland VR-09, VR-09-B or VR-730 is required to use this app. ● You can use the large display of iPad to control the parameters of Organ and Synth Tone. ● Roland Wireless Connect allows you to control the VR-09, VR-09-B or VR-730 wirelessly by your iPad. * In order to use the wireless connection, you'll need Roland WNA1100-RL, ONKYO UWF-1 or an equivalent wireless USB adaptor, and a wireless LAN access point (e.g., wireless LAN router) that supports WPS.
Verdict
The clearest difference is rating: iSequence HD at 4.2 against VR's 2.0. iSequence HD also leads on update cadence (every 3 months vs every 29 months) and review sentiment (77% vs 54%). VR's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (8.0 vs 15.6). On price, ads and device support 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
Both are free to download. iSequence HD sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. VR asks for nothing beyond the download.
iSequence HD holds the better App Store score, 4.2 against 2.0. 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 point the same way: 77% of iSequence HD's written reviews are positive against 54% of VR's.
iSequence HD ships an update every 3 months, VR every 29 months. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 22, 2026 respectively.
| Parameter | iSequence HD | VR |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.2 (33 ratings) — better | 2.0 (4 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 76.6% of reviews — better | 53.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 33 — better | 4 |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months — better | Every 29 months |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | Yes | No — better |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free — better |
| Devices | iPad | iPad |
| Requires iOS | 15.6 | 8.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 156 MB | 26 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | BeepStreet | Roland Corporation |
Customer experience
iSequence HD
VR
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
VR
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
VR
No in-app purchases









