# GlitchBreaks vs StepBud

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: StepBud at none against GlitchBreaks's 2. StepBud also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 5 weeks) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). GlitchBreaks's advantage is iOS requirement (11.0 vs 13.0). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

GlitchBreaks costs $4.99 and StepBud $4.99 up front. GlitchBreaks sells 2 one-off in-app purchases. StepBud asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for GlitchBreaks against 4.4 for StepBud. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 20 and 38 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of GlitchBreaks's written reviews are positive against 71% of StepBud's.

GlitchBreaks ships an update every 5 weeks, StepBud fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on October 23, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | GlitchBreaks | StepBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (20 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchbreaks/id520451538/reviews) | **[4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 20 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **75.0% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 5 weeks | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 61 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.0** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Alex Matheu](https://appshunter.io/developer/407790501) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### GlitchBreaks

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/glitchbreaks/id520451538)

This app is a powerful tool for manipulating breakbeats and creating new sounds. It offers real-time audio manipulation, loop editing, and effects for electronic musicians. Record your creations and export them for further use in other applications.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Loop point editing, Four audio channels, Performance tool, Granular sound destruction, Recording and export, Auto-BPM detection

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| BreakLoops Volume 1 | $1.99 | one-time |
| BreakLoops Volume 2 | $1.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 🎵 Unique glitch and beat manipulation capabilities
- 👍 Intuitive and easy-to-use interface
- 🎛️ Powerful real-time audio control and effects
- 🔄 Excellent audio copy/paste and export functionality
- 🎚️ Extensive customization with glitch quantization options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- 📖 Manual/documentation unavailable or incomplete
- 🔌 Incompatible with Audiobus 3 on some devices
- 📥 Custom audio import produces white noise
- ⚠️ Memory management problems on some devices

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes on launch after importing samples
- Crashes when changing presets
- White noise output when importing custom audio
- Incompatibility with Audiobus 3
- Cut editor buttons disappear after saving

**Requested features**

- Ability to record own audio directly into app
- Custom sound import without white noise conversion
- Working manual and documentation
- Transport control and MIDI clock synchronization
- Hardware version of the app


### StepBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a versatile MIDI sequencer that allows for unlimited steps and detailed control over each step's parameters. It integrates with other music apps and supports various sequencing modes for creative performances.

**Highlights:** Unlimited steps, Step parameter control (note, velocity, rate, etc.), Custom MIDI CC messages, Step locking and skipping, Master fader with copy/shift modes, Step Editor for detailed note editing, Arpeggio modes (up, down, random)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is GlitchBreaks free?

GlitchBreaks costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is StepBud free?

StepBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, GlitchBreaks or StepBud?

StepBud is rated higher. GlitchBreaks averages 4.4 out of 5 from 20 ratings, while StepBud averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do GlitchBreaks or StepBud have ads?

Neither GlitchBreaks nor StepBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, GlitchBreaks or StepBud?

GlitchBreaks ships an update every 5 weeks, and StepBud fortnightly. Most recently, GlitchBreaks was updated on October 23, 2026 and StepBud on October 24, 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.*