Comparison

Sequincer vs Sequencer Pal

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

Head to head
About

Sequincer

Compose music on the go with this grid-based MIDI sequencer. Easily add notes, adjust durations, and build complex arrangements with multiple tracks and instruments. Supports MIDI and MusicXML import, and works as a standalone app or AUv3 plugin.

Highlights
  • Grid-based note input
  • Adjustable note duration and velocity
  • Multi-track composition
  • AUv3 MIDI plugin support
  • MIDI and MusicXML import
  • Diatonic and chromatic input modes
  • Apple Pencil compatibility
Features
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Sequincer is a multi-track, grid-based MIDI sequencer for iPhone and iPad which makes it easy to compose music on the go. Just tap the grid to add notes and hit the play button to hear your creation. Notes added by a tap will have the duration of whichever beat division is selected. You can select a wide range of beat divisions by tapping the "1/4" button, or by pinching horizontally to double and halve the current value. You can change a note's duration by tapping on it to shorten it, or by holding and panning to the right to increase it. There are four tiers: a free preview tier, then Loops, Producer, and Composer. The free tier lets you preview the app. The second tier, Loops, gives you 4 tracks and 64 beats to compose (16 standard bars). The third tier, Producer, brings this to 16 tracks and 1000 beats, enough for a full-length song. The fourth tier, Composer, allows you to use up to 64 tracks and an even greater number of beats, enough for a complete symphony. The 7-note input system, inspired by sheet music, uses the diatonic scale, and you can add accidentals for any new note by dragging up or down as soon as you create it. The 12-tone chromatic mode lets you input notes like on most piano rolls. Velocity, tempo changes and other properties can be edited for each bar in "Structure" mode, by tapping the bar's header or using the edit button. You can write up to 64 simultaneous tracks each with its own instrument, all overlaid on the same piano roll so you can see your full composition at a glance. Each track can be selected, muted, or soloed. • Works as standalone or as a plugin Sequincer is also an AUv3 MIDI processor, so you can use it inside host apps like AUM. Each track can send MIDI to a different synth, making it ideal for layering sounds or building complex arrangements. • Flexible timing and rhythm Create as many bars as you need, and set a custom beat count for each one. Pinch horizontally to zoom in or out on the beat divisions: add quarters, eighths, sixteenths, or even dotted rhythms for compound time. Pinch vertically to zoom in and out of the piano roll. Add tempo change events to speed up or slow down specific parts. • MIDI and MusicXML compatibility Import MIDI files or MusicXML (sheet music). Sequincer currently supports many standard features like tempo changes, dynamics, and jumps. Route tracks to external MIDI devices • Write with real notes Each bar can be set to a musical key, so you’re always writing in scale. A C sharp and a D flat might sound the same in equal temperament, but they’re not the same note. If you’re writing a B flat minor chord for example, you need a D flat for the minor third–a C sharp would be an augmented second. This harmonic awareness makes it possible to experiment with other tuning systems such as Pythagorean, Meantone, and more. To add accidentals, drag the note up or down as you place it. • Compatible with Apple Pencil on iPad Hover to hear notes before placing them. Double-tap to quickly switch instruments. Use a squeeze gesture (on Pencil Pro) to open the track palette. It’s a fast and intuitive way to compose, if you’ve got a compatible device. • Available on all your devices Your creations are automatically synced with iCloud so you can start on your iPhone and finish it on your iPad. Happy composing! This app is subject to Apple’s standard EULA: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

About

Sequencer Pal

Create musical patterns like beats, melodies, and bass lines with a touch-first interface. Offers multiple creation modes, detailed note shaping, and flexible tempo controls. Save, share, and export your musical ideas as MIDI.

Highlights
  • Touch-first beat and melody creation
  • Pads, Piano Roll, and Drum modes
  • Adjust note velocity and length
  • Tempo, time signature, and division control
  • Save, duplicate, and import sessions
  • Export as MIDI
  • Customizable themes and sounds
Features
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Turn musical ideas into playable patterns with Sequencer Pal, a fast, expressive step sequencer made for iPhone and iPad. Build beats, melodies, chords, and bass lines with touch-first controls that keep you focused on the music. THREE WAYS TO CREATE • Pads makes it quick to sketch patterns with assignable notes. • Piano Roll gives you a focused view for melodies and chords. • Drums provides a dedicated grid with punchy kits for building grooves. SHAPE EVERY PATTERN Adjust the velocity of individual notes, drag note edges to change their length, and control the volume of each row. Mute and solo parts to hear how everything fits together. Choose the tempo, tap in a BPM, set a time signature, and work with straight or triplet divisions from quarter notes to 32nd notes. Expand your pattern from one measure up to 16 whenever an idea needs more room. SAVE IT. SHARE IT. KEEP CREATING. Save and duplicate sessions, import patterns shared by other Sequencer Pal users, or export your work as a standard MIDI file. Connect a USB, Bluetooth, network, or virtual MIDI destination and send your sequence to external instruments and music apps. MAKE IT YOURS Choose from 16 colorful themes, follow light or dark mode, or create a custom palette. Pick from five melodic sounds and three drum kits, then shape the workspace to match your style. Whether you are learning how patterns work, sketching a song, or programming a groove, Sequencer Pal makes it easy to start—and satisfying to go deeper.

Screenshots

Sequincer4 screens
Sequencer Pal4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: Sequencer Pal at none against Sequincer's 10. Sequencer Pal also leads on update cadence (every 2 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.6). Sequincer's advantage is ratings volume (17 vs 1). On price, ads, device support and iOS requirement 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

Both are free to download. Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Sequencer Pal asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Sequencer Pal holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.6. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Sequincer has 17 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Sequincer ships an update fortnightly, Sequencer Pal every 2 days. The most recent releases landed on October 16, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Sequincer versus Sequencer Pal: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSequincerSequencer Pal
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (17 ratings)5.0 (1 ratings) — better
Positive reviews75.0% of reviews—
Number of ratings17 — better1
Update frequencyFortnightlyEvery 2 days — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFreemiumFree — better
DevicesiPhone, iPadiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS18.018.0
Further details — not scored
Size31 MB26 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperAlexis DoualleJoshua Escribano Fontanet

Customer experience

Sequincer

All ratings17 ratings
Positive94.1%
Neutral0.0%
Negative5.9%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

Sequencer Pal

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

10 purchases

Sequincer

Subscriptions3
  • Pro3 Months trial$2.991 Month
  • Pro3 Months trial$9.996 Months
  • Pro3 Months trial$12.991 Year
One-time7
  • Loops PromoFree
  • Loops$9.99
  • Upgrade Producer to Composer$9.99
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  • Upgrade Loops to Producer$9.99
  • Upgrade Loops to Composer$19.99
  • Producer$19.99
  • Composer$29.99
None

Sequencer Pal

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Sequincer free?
Sequincer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sequencer Pal free?
Sequencer Pal is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Sequincer or Sequencer Pal?
Sequencer Pal is rated higher. Sequincer averages 4.6 out of 5 from 17 ratings, while Sequencer Pal averages 5.0 from 1 ratings.
Do Sequincer or Sequencer Pal have ads?
Neither Sequincer nor Sequencer Pal shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Sequincer or Sequencer Pal?
Sequincer ships an update fortnightly, and Sequencer Pal every 2 days. Most recently, Sequincer was updated on October 16, 2026 and Sequencer Pal on October 5, 2026.

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