Comparison

LoopMangler vs Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

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

Head to head
About

LoopMangler

This app is a powerful tool for creating unique glitchy and noisy textures by manipulating rhythmic samples or external audio. It offers advanced sound design capabilities with multi-effect sequencing, random pattern generation, and real-time processing.

Highlights
  • Multi-effect sequencing
  • Random pattern generation
  • Envelope modulation
  • Live pads for performance
  • Real-time audio processing
  • Flexible integration with other apps
Features
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LoopMangler is an innovative multi-effect glitch sequencer designed to manipulate rhythmic samples, external input, or output from other applications. This powerful tool operates based on the effect sequence patterns, allowing you to transform ordinary loops into unusual glitchy and noisy textures. Key Features: Advanced Sound Design: With its well-designed user interface and creative features, LoopMangler provides an exciting playground for sonic exploration and sound design. Random Pattern Generation: Make patterns and individual bars randomly or according to specific rules, offering a quick start or a source of inspiration for your projects. Multi-Effect Sequencing: Assign up to six distortion and filter effects to each step of the sequencer, providing endless possibilities for sound manipulation. Envelope Modulation: Each effect is modulated with its own envelope generator, ensuring that every step is unique and dynamic. Intuitive Editor: The user-friendly editor allows you to easily copy, move, and delete individual cells and bars within the sequencer, making pattern creation a breeze. Live Pads: Assign presets and loops to on-screen pads and use special pads to dynamically alter sound patterns during live performances or studio sessions. Real-Time Processing: Process audio in real-time, allowing you to hear the effects of your adjustments immediately. Flexible Integration: Seamlessly integrates with other audio applications, making it a versatile addition to your music production toolkit. Whether you’re looking to add subtle textures or completely transform your audio, LoopMangler provides the tools you need to achieve your sonic vision. LoopMangler is a universal application for iOS and macOS. It can work on iPhone and iPad as well as Mac / MacBook with M1 chip (and later). LoopMangler works on iPhone and iPad standalone, as an Audio Unit or Inter-App Audio module, and supports Audiobus and Ableton Link. On MacOS, LoopMangler can works both as a standalone application and as an Audio unit (AUv3) with DAWs and other hosts that support AUv3 plugins. LoopMangler has a built-in detailed description of all parameters also available as PDF file on the application site. Quick start demo: https://youtu.be/EFGw4wDtbzo https://youtu.be/ki3WsK1_4gg You can find more information on LoopMangler and other creative audio apps at: https://motion-soundscape.blogspot.com

About

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

Explore chord progressions with emoji representations, no music theory required. This app guides you to create inspiring musical sequences with diverse styles and advanced sequencing features. Seamlessly integrate with your favorite DAWs via AUv3 MIDI plugin support.

Highlights
  • Chord progressions with emojis
  • Guided Harmony Engine
  • Diverse musical styles
  • Advanced sequencer with effects
  • Full MIDI control
  • Pattern chaining and MIDI export
  • iCloud preset management
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
Features
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Harmonicc – Create Inspiring Chord Progressions with Emojis! Dive into harmony without any theory knowledge! Harmonicc’s powerful Harmony Engine lets you explore deep chord progressions using emoji representations—making complex harmony fun and accessible. Choose a chord, and Harmonicc will instantly display the best next options in your chosen style, so your progressions always sound right and feel inspired. Key Features - Harmony, Simplified: Build chord progressions quickly with emojis representing chord qualities, so you can focus on the sound without needing theory. - Guided Progressions: The Harmony Engine shows you the next possible chords based on your selection, minimizing errors and maximizing musicality in the chosen style. - Diverse Styles: Explore a wide range of musical styles, from classical to contemporary and everything in between, including Jazz, Swing, Rock, Pop, Blues, Funk, R&B, Bossa, Samba, Celtic, Flamenco, Electronic, and much more! - Advanced Sequencer: Record your chords, adjust each step with settings like duration, repeats, octaves, inversion, and add expressive strum or lofi effects. - Full MIDI Control: Play and trigger chords with a MIDI keyboard or sequencer, with separate MIDI outputs for chords and bass notes. - Pattern Chaining: Chain patterns for seamless play, or export sequences as MIDI files to expand your creations. - Preset Management with iCloud: Save and manage your custom presets in iCloud, allowing you to seamlessly share progressions across your devices, between the standalone app and the AUv3 plugin. - AUv3 MIDI Plugin Support: Use Harmonicc as an AUv3 MIDI plugin inside your favorite DAW, enhancing your setup with powerful, intuitive chord progression tools. Create, experiment, and let Harmonicc’s Harmony Engine guide your musical journey. Start making beautiful progressions, no theory needed! Please note: Harmonicc is a MIDI app. The standalone version includes an optional internal synth, which you can enable or disable in the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an external audio app for output and needs to be hosted within an app like AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, NanoStudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix.

Screenshots

LoopMangler4 screens
Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 at $5.99 against LoopMangler's $14.99. Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 also leads on update cadence (every 8 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (60% vs 50%). LoopMangler's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.7). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

LoopMangler costs $14.99 and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 $5.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

LoopMangler holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 10 and 6 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 50% of LoopMangler's written reviews are positive against 60% of Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

LoopMangler ships an update every 3 weeks, Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 9, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
LoopMangler versus Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterLoopManglerHarmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3
Price$14.99$5.99 — better
Rating5.0 (10 ratings) — better4.7 (6 ratings)
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews60.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings10 — better6
Update frequencyEvery 3 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.413.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB11 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperIgor VasilievCem Olcay

Customer experience

LoopMangler

All ratings10 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral25.0%
Negative25.0%

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

All ratings6 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral16.7%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews5 reviews
Positive60.0%
Neutral40.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

LoopMangler

No in-app purchases

None

Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is LoopMangler free?
LoopMangler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 free?
Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, LoopMangler or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3?
LoopMangler is rated higher. LoopMangler averages 5.0 out of 5 from 10 ratings, while Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 averages 4.7 from 6 ratings.
Do LoopMangler or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 have ads?
Neither LoopMangler nor Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, LoopMangler or Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3?
LoopMangler ships an update every 3 weeks, and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 every 8 days. Most recently, LoopMangler was updated on October 9, 2026 and Harmonicc Chord Sequencer AUv3 on October 8, 2026.

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