# Things vs Prism MIDI Sequencer

The clearest difference is price: Things at $6.99 against Prism MIDI Sequencer's $19.99. Things also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 5) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Prism MIDI Sequencer's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 9 months) and review sentiment (86% vs 75%). On ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Things costs $6.99 and Prism MIDI Sequencer $19.99 up front. Prism MIDI Sequencer sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. Things asks for nothing beyond the download.

Things holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 13 and 33 respectively. Written reviews complicate that: 75% of Things's written reviews are positive against 86% of Prism MIDI Sequencer's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

Things ships an update every 9 months, Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Both last shipped on October 1, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Things | Prism MIDI Sequencer |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **$6.99** | $19.99 |
| Rating | **[5.0 (13 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-fold/id6498930828/reviews)** | [4.8 (33 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/prism-midi-sequencer/id6502302630/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 13 | **33** |
| Positive reviews | 75.0% of reviews | **85.7% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 9 months | **Every 2 weeks** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free with in-app purchases** |
| Size | 18 MB | 55 MB |
| Requires iOS | **12.0** | 16.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) | [Tyler Quatraro](https://appshunter.io/developer/1724470298) |

## What reviewers say

### Things

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/things-fold/id6498930828)

This dynamic wavefolder plugin offers subtle to extreme saturation, inspired by classic diode-based circuits. It features an envelope follower, filters, and adjustable feedback for diverse sound design.

**Highlights:** Dynamic wavefolding, Envelope follower, Low-pass and high-pass filters, Adjustable feedback, Diode-based circuit inspiration

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**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 Things free?

Things costs $6.99, 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, Things or Prism MIDI Sequencer?

Things is rated higher. Things averages 5.0 out of 5 from 13 ratings, while Prism MIDI Sequencer averages 4.8 from 33 ratings.

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

Neither Things nor Prism MIDI Sequencer shows ads.

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

Things ships an update every 9 months, and Prism MIDI Sequencer every 2 weeks. Most recently, Things was updated on October 1, 2026 and Prism MIDI Sequencer on October 1, 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.*