# SkateLoops vs Prism MIDI Sequencer

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.

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.

## The numbers

| Metric | SkateLoops | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$1.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[4.8 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skateloops-mp3-practice-app/id6476055748/reviews)** | [4.7 (34 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 14 | **34** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 weeks | Every 2 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 31 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.0 | **16.0** |
| Devices | iPhone | **iPhone, iPad** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Shauna Panczyszyn](https://appshunter.io/developer/1155617568) | [Tyler Quatraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724470298) |

## What reviewers say

### SkateLoops

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/skateloops-mp3-practice-app/id6476055748)

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.

**Highlights:** Custom music uploads, Track renaming for organization, Play and replay functionality, Delay feature for precise timing, Uninterrupted practice experience

**In-app purchases:** none


### Prism MIDI Sequencer

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630)

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

**In-app purchases (5)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| LFO Extension | $4.99 | one-time |
| Step FX | $4.99 | one-time |
| Multi-Sequencer  Tone Tracks | $4.99 | one-time |
| Launchkey Mini MK4 Control | $4.99 | one-time |
| Euclidean Sequencer Extension | $4.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is SkateLoops free?

SkateLoops 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, SkateLoops or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

SkateLoops is rated higher. SkateLoops averages 4.8 out of 5 from 14 ratings, while Prism MIDI Sequencer averages 4.7 from 34 ratings.

### Do SkateLoops or Prism MIDI Sequencer have ads?

Neither SkateLoops nor Prism MIDI Sequencer shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, SkateLoops or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

SkateLoops ships an update every 2 weeks, and Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Most recently, SkateLoops was updated on November 4, 2026 and Prism MIDI Sequencer on November 4, 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.*