SkateLoops vs Prism MIDI Sequencer
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
SkateLoops
This app is a specialized MP3 player designed for figure skaters, roller skaters, dancers, and cheerleaders. It simplifies music management for practice sessions, allowing users to upload, customize, and control tracks with features like replay and delay.
- Custom music uploads
- Track renaming for organization
- Play and replay functionality
- Delay feature for precise timing
- Uninterrupted practice experience
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SkateLoops: Your Practice, Your Playlist Elevate your practice sessions with SkateLoops, the tailored MP3 player designed specifically for figure skaters, artistic roller skaters, dancers, and cheerleaders. SkateLoops simplifies your rehearsal process, allowing you to focus on perfecting your performance with seamless music control at your fingertips. Why SkateLoops? - Simplified Soundtrack Management: Upload your music and customize the displayed filenames to keep your practice sessions organized. - Effortless Control: Play, replay, and delay tracks with ease. Perfect your routines by controlling the music to match your practice needs without any distractions. - Designed for Artists: Whether you’re gliding on ice, rolling in rhythm, dancing ballet, or cheering in sync, SkateLoops is your backstage tech assistant that understands the unique needs of your discipline. Features: - Custom Music Uploads: Bring your own music. Upload the tracks you need and manage them intuitively. - Track Customization: Rename files within the upload window to match your routine segments or practice drills for quick selection. - Flexible Playback Options: Play and replay your tracks as needed. Use the delay feature to start the music when you’re ready, giving you time to get into position without assistance. - Uninterrupted Experience: Focus on your practice without fumbling for controls. SkateLoops makes it simple to manage your music so you can stay in motion. SkateLoops is more than just a music player—it’s a practice enhancer for dedicated athletes in visually and physically demanding arts. By integrating seamlessly into your rehearsal routine, it lets you concentrate on what truly matters: your performance. Download SkateLoops now and optimize your practice sessions with precision and ease!
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.
- 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
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Verdict
The clearest difference is price: SkateLoops at $1.99 against Prism MIDI Sequencer's $19.99. SkateLoops also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5). Prism MIDI Sequencer's advantage is review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads 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
SkateLoops costs $1.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. SkateLoops asks for nothing beyond the download.
On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for SkateLoops against 4.7 for Prism MIDI Sequencer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 14 and 34 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 75% of SkateLoops's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's.
Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on November 4, 2026.
| Parameter | SkateLoops | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1.99 — better | $19.99 |
| Rating | 4.8 (14 ratings) — better | 4.7 (34 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | 85.7% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 14 | 34 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Paid | Free with in-app purchases — better |
| Devices | iPhone | iPhone, iPad — better |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | 16.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 31 MB | 55 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Shauna Panczyszyn | Tyler Quatraro |
Customer experience
SkateLoops
Prism MIDI Sequencer
In-app purchases
SkateLoops
No in-app purchases
Prism MIDI Sequencer
- LFO Extension$4.99
- Step FX$4.99
- Multi-Sequencer [Tone Tracks]$4.99
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Questions
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