# RapMushi vs SAND

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: RapMushi at none against SAND's 4. RapMushi also leads on review sentiment (95% vs 79%) and iOS requirement (11.0 vs 15.0). SAND's advantage is update cadence (every 2 months vs every 66 months) and ratings volume (86 vs 25). On price, rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. RapMushi asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for RapMushi against 4.6 for SAND. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 25 and 86 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 95% of RapMushi's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

RapMushi ships an update every 66 months, SAND every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 17, 2026 and October 14, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | RapMushi | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (25 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapmushi/id420146137/reviews) | [4.6 (86 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 25 | **86** |
| Positive reviews | **94.9% of reviews** | 79.4% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 66 months | **Every 2 months** |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 75 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Tsubasa Naruse](https://appshunter.io/developer/373913584) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### RapMushi

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/rapmushi/id420146137)

Become a virtual rapper by rhythmically tapping word panels. Explore DJ Mode with different rhythms, volume control, and record scratching. Add instrumental accompaniments like piano and guitar to create your own tracks.

**Highlights:** Rhythmic word panel tapping, DJ Mode with A/B rhythms, Volume control fader, Record scratching, Instrumental accompaniments (piano, guitar), Track creation

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎶 Fun and addictive music creation
- 🎨 Cute and charming illustrations
- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 💰 Free to download and use
- 🎧 Great beats and sound quality

**What reviewers complain about**

- ❓ Language barrier (Japanese)
- ⚠️ Outdated, not working on newer iOS versions

**Reported bugs**

- Does not work with iOS 11

**Requested features**

- English version
- Update for newer iOS versions
- Ability to record mixes as ringtones
- Tempo adjustment feature
- Ability to load own loops and samples


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is RapMushi free?

RapMushi is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is SAND free?

SAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, RapMushi or SAND?

RapMushi and SAND are both rated 4.6 out of 5 on the App Store, from 25 and 86 ratings respectively.

### Do RapMushi or SAND have ads?

Neither RapMushi nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, RapMushi or SAND?

RapMushi ships an update every 66 months, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, RapMushi was updated on October 17, 2026 and SAND on October 14, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*