Comparison

iAlhan vs Prism MIDI Sequencer

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

Head to head
About

iAlhan

Access and enjoy Coptic hymns with dual-language lyrics. Stream or download audio, browse by church seasons, and benefit from automatic content updates. Lyrics are available in both Coptic and English, displayed alongside the audio.

Highlights
  • Audio streaming
  • Downloadable hymns
  • Coptic and English lyrics
  • Browse by church seasons
  • Automatic content updates
Features
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Alhan.org is proud to introduce the first audio streaming and downloading application of Coptic hymns with both Coptic and English lyrics. iAlhan gives you access to the following: + Ability to browse hymns for Church seasons and events. + Downloading and saving of hymns locally avoiding the need for internet access. + Streaming of hymns without the need to download (internet access required). + Coptic and English lyrics interchangeably available while listening to the hymn. + Automatic content update when launching the application.

About

Prism MIDI Sequencer

This app is a powerful 16-track MIDI step sequencer designed for iOS devices. It allows users to create complex musical patterns with high resolution, elastic timing, and per-step control. It integrates with external synths and samplers, offering extensive features for melody, harmony, and drum sequencing.

Highlights
  • 16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencer
  • High resolution and elastic timing
  • Per-step control and step FX
  • Scale modes and flow modes for tonal tracks
  • 16 mini-sequencers per drum track
  • LFOs, arpeggiator, and generative tools
  • Scene and mute profile performance modes
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Prism is a 16-track AUv3 MIDI step sequencer for iPhone and iPad that turns sparks of inspiration into living, breathing music. It’s built for touch and flow—pair it with your favorite synths, samplers, drum apps, and gear. Key Features ------------- [ Sequencing Engine ] ---------------------- - High resolution: 1/32 steps, up to 512 trigs/pattern, swing, polyphony, micro-timing per step - Elastic timing: per-sequence lengths plus smooth speed changes for real polyrhythm/polymeter - Per-step control: parameter locks and Step FX - Playback modes: Standard, Overlap, Trig Legato, Drone - Capture everything: live record with quantize, retroactive recording (always listening), and tap-in steps - Human feel & probability: Chance, Every, Hold, Range, Accent [ Tonal Tracks (Melody & Harmony) ] ------------------------------------ - Always in key: scale modes across the app (use built-in scales or create your own) - Note input modes: Poly, Chord Simple, Chord Multi, Chord Blocks - Flow modes (musical logic): Standard, Peek, Echo, Melt, Mirror - Per-Trig Step FX: Velocity, Pitch, Ratchet, Strum - Multi-Seq: 4 independent sequencers per tonal track to weave interlocking parts - Import and edit .MIDI files [ Drum Tracks (Kits & Samplers) ] ---------------------------------- - 16 mini-sequencers per drum track with independent settings, FX, and controls - Modular linking, advanced layering, and Drum↔Tone interactions for shared timing tricks - Drum profiles for fast kit routing and universal connectivity - Per-Trig Step FX (drum): Velocity, Length, Ratchet, Flam [ Modulation, Generative & Creative Tools ] ------------------------------------------- - 6 LFOs per track (track-tied and CC-tied) for tempo-synced movement and evolving patterns - Per-track/pattern 16-step Arpeggiator—from classic to experimental - Harmonizer and Hue Sequencer for chord color and phrase rotation - Tape-style MIDI Slicer & Looper (per track/pattern) for instant remixing - Smart randomizers: one-tap generation for drum patterns, sequences, and fx. [ Performance, Workflow & UI ] ------------------------------ - Scenes, mute profiles, and bar looper to play, capture, and perform. - Fast edits: copy, paste, multi-select, quick duplicate - Multi-touch keypad matrix & sequencer for hands-on control - Light & Dark themes - Host-aware saving (internal presets + AUv3 state) [ Hardware & Host Integration ] ------------------------------- - Deep, bi-directional control for Novation Launchpad (Pro, Mk3, Mini, X) and Launchkey Mini MK4 with LED feedback & mappings - External MIDI in/out/thru, per-track channel routing - AUv3 works in leading hosts (e.g., AUM, Logic Pro for iPad) [ Timing & Specs ] ------------------- - High-precision engine: 480 PPQN for tight playback at any tempo - iPhone & iPad AUv3 (MIDI-only; no built-in sounds) ---------- Find more info at sites.google.com/view/prism-midi-sequencer/home Happy creating, y’all. —A Mortal Mage

Screenshots

iAlhan4 screens
Prism MIDI Sequencer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: iAlhan at $1.99 against Prism MIDI Sequencer's $19.99. iAlhan also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and update cadence (weekly vs every 2 weeks). Prism MIDI Sequencer's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.6) and ratings volume (33 vs 10). On review sentiment, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

iAlhan costs $1.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. iAlhan asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Prism MIDI Sequencer holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 90% of iAlhan's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

iAlhan ships an update weekly, Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 19, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
iAlhan versus Prism MIDI Sequencer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteriAlhanPrism MIDI Sequencer
Price$1.99 — better$19.99
Rating4.6 (10 ratings)4.8 (33 ratings) — better
Positive reviews89.7% of reviews — better85.7% of reviews
Number of ratings1033 — better
Update frequencyWeekly — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationFree — betterFree with in-app purchases
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS15.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB55 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlhan.orgTyler Quatraro

Customer experience

iAlhan

All ratings10 ratings
Positive90.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative10.0%
Written reviews39 reviews
Positive89.7%
Neutral5.1%
Negative5.1%

Prism MIDI Sequencer

All ratings33 ratings
Positive93.9%
Neutral3.0%
Negative3.0%
Written reviews21 reviews
Positive85.7%
Neutral4.8%
Negative9.5%

In-app purchases

None

iAlhan

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

Prism MIDI Sequencer

One-time5
  • LFO Extension$4.99
  • Step FX$4.99
  • Multi-Sequencer [Tone Tracks]$4.99
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  • Launchkey Mini MK4 Control$4.99
  • Euclidean Sequencer Extension$4.99

Questions

Is iAlhan free?
iAlhan costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Prism MIDI Sequencer free?
Prism MIDI Sequencer costs $19.99, and also offers in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, iAlhan or Prism MIDI Sequencer?
Prism MIDI Sequencer is rated higher. iAlhan averages 4.6 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Prism MIDI Sequencer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.
Do iAlhan or Prism MIDI Sequencer have ads?
Neither iAlhan nor Prism MIDI Sequencer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, iAlhan or Prism MIDI Sequencer?
iAlhan ships an update weekly, and Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Most recently, iAlhan was updated on October 19, 2026 and Prism MIDI Sequencer on October 14, 2026.

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