Comparison

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth vs midifruuze

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

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About

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth

Generate musical sequences using mathematical functions. Build and chain formulas to create complex, evolving melodies within a chosen key and scale. Offers conditional logic and random generation for unique musical patterns.

Highlights
  • Mathematical function builder
  • Sequence chaining and repetition
  • Conditional and random functions
  • Key, scale, and octave control
  • Adjustable sequencer parameters
  • MIDI output
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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FuncBud is an AUv3 MIDI sequencer app that generates sequences using simple math functions. You can create math functions with the function builder, then chain and repeat them to create complex sequences. A simple x + 1 function would sequence all the notes in the scale in order. It gets more interesting when you use different formulas and chain them. The sequencer starts from the root note and evaluates the first formula to calculate the new note. Then, it moves to the next formula. If it's a repeating function, it repeats the specified number of times before moving to the next formula. The formula's result is converted to a note in the working key and scale, within the defined minimum and maximum octaves. This new note is then played. Additionally, the result is stored in a history of up to 64 entries for later sum or product calculations The function builder lets you create functions with simple addition, subtraction, multiplication and division operations as well as square, square root, sum and product operations. You can also use parentheses to prioritize the calculation order. The newly created function will be saved and accessible in the library across both the standalone app and AUv3 instances. With the conditional functions, you can specify a condition like "if this function is greater than that function, then execute the function A, otherwise execute the function B". The random function generator will generate a value between two functions, a function for the lower bound and another function for the upper bound. The sequencer picks the notes in the current key and scale, between the minimum and maximum octaves. You also have a root note, the starting note, which are all defined at the top of the UI. You can use BrainBud to change the key and scale as well. The sequencer speed (rate), gate length, gate length variety, velocity, velocity variety and swing parameters are accessible with the sliders at the bottom of the UI. In edit mode, you can change the order of the functions. You can also delete a function in edit mode, or simply by swiping it to the left. Newly created patterns automatically copy the current one, making subtle changes easier. If you prefer a clean slate, you can quickly clear the list with the clear button. The loop detection function is accessible in the settings menu. When enabled, it would detect the loop and increment the 'x' value by 1 to break the loop. Please note that FuncBud is a MIDI app. The standalone version has an optional internal synth where you can enable or disable on the settings menu. The AUv3 plugin requires an audio app for output. For the AUv3 functionality, it needs to be hosted within an app such as AUM, Loopy Pro, Cubasis, Logic Pro, Nanostudio, Drambo, or apeMatrix.

About

midifruuze

Capture and replay MIDI data with various playback modes. This tool allows for live manipulation of MIDI notes, offering creative control for musicians and producers. It functions as a standalone app or an Audio Unit extension.

Highlights
  • Live MIDI data capture
  • 10-second MIDI buffer
  • Scrub Pitch playback
  • Scrub Velocity playback
  • Freeze playback mode
  • Hit playback mode
  • Standalone and AUv3 support
Features
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midifruuze is a live midi sampler and effect This app allows you to capture recent 10 seconds of incoming MIDI data and replay it using different available playback modes Currently this app supports all channel messages; MIDI SysEx, System Common and Realtime messages are not supported Playback modes: * "Scrub Pitch” / “Scratch Pitch”: Transposes notes according to touch vertical position; keeps note velocity. “Scrub” doesn’t output the same note during position change. * "Scrub Velocity” / “Scratch Velocity”: Changes note velocity according to touch vertical position. “Scrub” doesn’t output the same note during position change. * “Freeze” Repeats selected note according to rate selected by touch position. Vertical touch position changes velocity * "Hit": plays single note when pressed; vertical position changes velocity Standalone and AUv3

Screenshots

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth4 screens
midifruuze3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth at 4.9 against midifruuze's 4.6. FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth also leads on update cadence (every 5 days vs every 3 weeks) and review sentiment (67% vs 50%). On price, 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

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth costs $3.99 and midifruuze $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.6. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 7 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 67% of FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth's written reviews are positive against 50% of midifruuze's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth ships an update every 5 days, midifruuze every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 21, 2026 and August 26, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth versus midifruuze: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterFuncBud Math Sequencer & Synthmidifruuze
Price$3.99$3.99
Rating4.9 (7 ratings) — better4.6 (7 ratings)
Positive reviews66.7% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings77
Update frequencyEvery 5 days — betterEvery 3 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size14 MB8 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCem OlcayAlexey Nadzharov

Customer experience

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth

All ratings7 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive66.7%
Neutral16.7%
Negative16.7%

midifruuze

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth

No in-app purchases

None

midifruuze

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth free?
FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is midifruuze free?
midifruuze costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth or midifruuze?
FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth is rated higher. FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth averages 4.9 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while midifruuze averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth or midifruuze have ads?
Neither FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth nor midifruuze shows ads.
Which is updated more often, FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth or midifruuze?
FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth ships an update every 5 days, and midifruuze every 3 weeks. Most recently, FuncBud Math Sequencer & Synth was updated on September 21, 2026 and midifruuze on August 26, 2026.

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