Comparison

ChaosArp vs Polyrhythm Explorer

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

Head to head
About

ChaosArp

This music app generates complex and dynamic MIDI patterns using advanced algorithms. It offers a unique rhythm event feature and variance control for extensive customization, allowing users to create evolving musical sequences.

Highlights
  • Arpeggiator and step sequencer modes
  • Rhythm event feature with 13 algorithms
  • Pitch and rhythm variance control
  • Scale quantizer
  • Randomizable velocity and duration
  • 4 performance buttons
Currently charting
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Introducing ChaosArp, the next-level MIDI arpeggiator/step sequencer designed to transform your musical ideas into intricate, dynamic patterns with a unique twist. ChaosArp is not just any arpeggiator; it's a powerhouse tool that uses the same advanced algorithms as LoAdKer to modulate pitch, rhythm, velocity, and duration, creating evolving, complex but high musical patterns that breathe life into your music. Dive into the heart of your creativity with ChaosArp's innovative ‘rhythm event’ feature, which allows you to explore a variety of rhythmic modifications. From repeaters to stretchers and rests for extra space and emphasis—ChaosArp has it all. Each one of these rhythm events can be assigned to any of the 6 available slots, offering limitless possibilities. Fine-tune your sonic exploration with the innovative ‘variance’ control - which goes one step beyond the simple ‘probability’ control that most arpeggiators have. Adjusting this setting for either pitch or rhythm (or both) will vary the character of the generated sequences, from fairly minimalistic to completely chaotic, thus opening up a world of endless variations. Elevate your music production today with ChaosArp and unleash patterns that inspire! Features: - Two modes: arpeggiator and stepper - 1-16 steps - Scale quantizer, never miss a note again! - Variable rate, from 1/128 to 4 beats - 3 arpeggiator modes (up, down, up/down) - 3 stepper modes (forward, backward, ping-pong) - 1 to 4 octaves range - Latch mode - Pitch randomizer with probability and variance control and random octave - Rhythm event selector with probability and variance control - 6 assignable rhythm event slots - 13 rhythm event algorithms, including repeaters, stretchers, and rests - Repeat, stretch, and repeat rest probability controls for further customization of the rhythm event algorithms - Randomizable velocity and duration with variable range - 4 performance buttons that temporarily override the probabilities of pitch, rhythm, velocity, and duration - Automatable parameters

About

Polyrhythm Explorer

Learn and master complex rhythmic patterns with interactive guides and visual tools. Explore polyrhythms through written lessons, video tutorials, and customizable sound options. Ideal for musicians of all levels seeking to deepen their rhythmic understanding.

Highlights
  • Written guides and video tutorials
  • Linear and Grid Layout Modes
  • Voice Count for isolated rhythms
  • Customizable sounds (drums, keyboard)
  • Polymeter visualization
  • Sample-accurate timing
  • Full-Screen Mode
Features
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Master Polyrhythms with Ease—No Prior Knowledge Needed... Whether you’re a beginner or an advanced musician, Polyrhythm Explorer provides you with everything you need to understand and master polyrhythms. 
Polyrhythm Explorer features: 
- Written guides and video tutorials teach you what polyrhythms are and how to understand a polyrhythm step-by-step. 
- Linear and Grid Layout Modes: Easily visualize how two rhythms interact with each other in a polyrhythm. See how the rhythms relate to help you understand them. - Voice Count: Isolate one rhythm or the other in a polyrhythm and hear it counted out loud. 
- Full-Screen Mode: Hide controls for an immersive, focused learning experience. Perfect for creating videos teaching polyrhythms. - Customizable Sounds: Experience polyrhythms on a drum kit or as melodic keyboard patterns. 

- Polymeters: With subdivisions on, you can hear a polyrhythm as a polymeter. - Sample-accurate timing. Can be used as a metronome. - Seamless Integration with PolyNome --- 
Polyrhythm Explorer is the perfect companion to PolyNome (also available on the App Store). 
Export polyrhythms to PolyNome to view them as notation or circular visuals.
PolyNome also supports 3-way polyrhythms and offers numerous features beyond polyrhythms. 
Start Your Rhythmic Journey Today! Transform your musical skills and explore the complexity of rhythms with Polyrhythm Explorer.

Screenshots

ChaosArp4 screens
Polyrhythm Explorer4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: ChaosArp at 4.9 against Polyrhythm Explorer's 4.5. ChaosArp also leads on chart position (#136 vs unranked) and price ($3.99 vs $4.99). Polyrhythm Explorer's advantage is update cadence (every 8 days vs every 2 weeks). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

ChaosArp costs $3.99 and Polyrhythm Explorer $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

ChaosArp holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.5. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 9 and 12 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 83% of ChaosArp's written reviews are positive against 88% of Polyrhythm Explorer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

ChaosArp ships an update every 2 weeks, Polyrhythm Explorer every 8 days. The most recent releases landed on October 11, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 6 level
ChaosArp versus Polyrhythm Explorer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChaosArpPolyrhythm Explorer
Price$3.99 — better$4.99
Rating4.9 (9 ratings) — better4.5 (12 ratings)
Positive reviews83.3% of reviews87.5% of reviews — better
Number of ratings912 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 weeksEvery 8 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
Best chart rank#136 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size17 MB5 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAchillefs SourlasPolyNome Ltd

Customer experience

ChaosArp

All ratings9 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive83.3%
Neutral0.0%
Negative16.7%

Polyrhythm Explorer

All ratings12 ratings
Positive83.3%
Neutral8.3%
Negative8.3%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive87.5%
Neutral12.5%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

ChaosArp

No in-app purchases

None

Polyrhythm Explorer

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is ChaosArp free?
ChaosArp costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Polyrhythm Explorer free?
Polyrhythm Explorer costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, ChaosArp or Polyrhythm Explorer?
ChaosArp is rated higher. ChaosArp averages 4.9 out of 5 from 9 ratings, while Polyrhythm Explorer averages 4.5 from 12 ratings.
Do ChaosArp or Polyrhythm Explorer have ads?
Neither ChaosArp nor Polyrhythm Explorer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, ChaosArp or Polyrhythm Explorer?
ChaosArp ships an update every 2 weeks, and Polyrhythm Explorer every 8 days. Most recently, ChaosArp was updated on October 11, 2026 and Polyrhythm Explorer on October 8, 2026.

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