Comparison

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator vs Epicycle

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

Head to head
About

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator

This app generates rhythmic MIDI outputs based on binary numbers, allowing for intricate control over note, velocity, and gate length. It offers advanced logic operations and randomization for unique rhythmic patterns. It functions as a standalone app and an AUv3 MIDI plugin.

Highlights
  • Binary-based MIDI sequencing
  • Configurable bit parameters (note, velocity, gate length)
  • Advanced logic operations (AND, OR, XOR)
  • Randomizer for note selection
  • Multiple gate types (Rest, Single, Multiple, Hold)
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • Standalone app functionality
Features
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Binarhythmic is a MIDI sequencer that would generate rhythmic outputs based on the binary numbers. The sequencer has a counter, increasing on each sequencer cycle. The binary form of this number, something like "010110011".  Each 0 or 1 is a "Bit", and each bit is a MIDI output. If a bit is 1 then the gate is open for that bit, and if it's 0 then the gate is closed for that bit.  You can use the Multiplier parameter for controlling the sequencer counter.  The rate parameter controls the sequencer speed. Each bit has a note, velocity, gate length, trigger type and logic operation.  You can also vary the velocity and gate length. With the lower amounts of variety, you can humanise the sounds like Hi-Hats.  You can assign different MIDI channels to the bits and control different synths. The gate type is a very important parameter for the rhythm generation. On each sequencer cycle, if the gate is open for a bit; - Rest mode doesn't send the MIDI. - Single mode sends the MIDI once for the first sequencer cycle when the gate is opened. - Multiple mode sends the MIDI on each sequencer cycle while the gate is opened. - Hold mode sends the MIDI when the gate is opened and sustains it until the gate is closed Logic is one of the most powerful features of Binarhythmic. You can create endless rhythmic possibilities by using the logic operations. You can modulate the bits by applying logic operations on them with the other bits. - AND(&) operation opens the gate if the bit's gate is open AND the other bit's gate is open. - OR(+) operation opens the gate if the bit's gate is open OR the other bit's gate is open. - XOR(^) operation opens the gate if the other bit's gate is NOT open. With the randomizer you can randomize the notes on your bits in a range of notes that you can set. Or you can hand-pick the allowed notes from the list. With that feature, you can fully control the randomizer. In the "Random" mode, you can assign the randomization chance of the bits. When select the Random mode, the new Config button on the bottom toolbar appears and you can configure the randomizer. You can also access this configuration menu from the settings menu as well. In the multiple gate type mode, you can set the randomizer behaviour from the settings menu. If you toggle the "Randomize notes on each sequencer cycle" setting, then the randomizer will generate a new note on each sequencer cycle while the gate is open, if the gate type is multiple. Otherwise, it will randomize the note on the first sequencer cycle when the gate is opened and will trigger that note on each sequencer cycle until the gate is closed. Binarhythmic app runs as standalone app as well as AUv3 MIDI Plugin. You can create AU presets and use AU parameters of the AUv3 plugin. You can control or even automate every AU parameter of Binarhythmic.  You can modulate the multiplier parameter with PatternBud. You can also control the key and scale with BrainBud. Binarhythmic is a MIDI app and does not produce any sound on its own. You need to route its MIDI output to an audio app. For using the AUv3 plugin, you need an AUv3 host app such as AUM, Cubasis, Nanostudio, Loopy Pro etc.

About

Epicycle

Features
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Epicycle is a MIDI sequencer for iPhone and iPad. Every rhythm is a Euclidean ring, and each track's parameters generate its pattern. Layer rings of different lengths for polymeter, and hear them on the built-in sound engine with no external gear. EUCLIDEAN RINGS Each track is a ring, and you can run up to eight at once. A track's pattern follows from its parameters, so you see the rhythm as a shape. POLYMETER Give tracks different lengths and they play together. Loop-lock protects one track's pattern while you change the others. SCENES Save pattern states as scenes and launch them with quantize. FREE TO PLAY Epicycle is free to download. The full sound engine and every creative feature are free, up to eight tracks, with no time limit. MIDI OUT, CLOCK AND EXPORT A one-time lifetime unlock adds live MIDI out, MIDI clock in and out, and .mid export, so you can drive and sync external hardware and apps. Requires iOS 18 or later. VoiceOver is supported.

Screenshots

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator4 screens
Epicycle4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Epicycle at Free against Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator's $5.99. Epicycle also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs every 2 weeks). Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator's advantage is in-app purchases (none vs 1) and iOS requirement (13.0 vs 18.0). On rating, ratings volume, 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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Epicycle is free to download; Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator costs $5.99 up front. Epicycle sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator against 5.0 for Epicycle. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 6 respectively.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, Epicycle every 2 days. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator versus Epicycle: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterBinarhythmic Rhythm GeneratorEpicycle
Price$5.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (5 ratings)5.0 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews100.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings56 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaid—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size7 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayOuthaul

In-app purchases

None

Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

Epicycle

One-time1
  • Lifetime Unlock$24.99

Questions

Is Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator free?
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Epicycle free?
Epicycle is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator or Epicycle?
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator and Epicycle are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 5 and 6 ratings respectively.
Do Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator or Epicycle have ads?
Neither Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator nor Epicycle shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator or Epicycle?
Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator ships an update every 2 weeks, and Epicycle every 2 days. Most recently, Binarhythmic Rhythm Generator was updated on October 24, 2026 and Epicycle on October 24, 2026.

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