# Egoist vs SAND

The clearest difference is device support: SAND at 3 against Egoist's 1. SAND also leads on iOS requirement (15.0 vs 17.6). On price, rating, review sentiment and ratings volume there is nothing between them.

Both are free to download. Egoist sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and SAND sells 4 one-off in-app purchases. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Egoist against 4.6 for SAND. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 64 and 89 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 73% of Egoist's written reviews are positive against 79% of SAND's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on October 29, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Egoist | SAND |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | [4.6 (64 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874/reviews) | **[4.6 (89 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 64 | **89** |
| Positive reviews | 72.7% of reviews | **79.4% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Size | 437 MB | 54 MB |
| Requires iOS | 17.6 | **15.0** |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Sugar Bytes GmbH](https://appshunter.io/developer/614418826) | [Matteo Caldari](https://appshunter.io/developer/325826466) |

## What reviewers say

### Egoist

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/egoist/id859084874)

This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.

**Highlights:** Audio Unit v3 & Standalone, Sample slicing and manipulation, Onboard bass and beat synthesizers, Effect sequencer, Pattern chaining for song creation, Slice keyboard functionality, iCloud synchronization

**In-app purchases (1)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Egoist Full Version | $29.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- ✨ Fun and creative app
- 🎵 Great for sample-based music
- 💡 Powerful and flexible
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🚀 Fast idea sketching

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Storage options messed up
- 🗑️ Included samples can't be deleted
- 🐛 Crashes on import
- 💩 Waste of money
- 🔊 Dated effects

**Reported bugs**

- Import crashes the library
- Drums not working with AUv3 release
- MIDI learn menu shows up too quickly and sticks
- Saved works are inconsistent (tempo changes, patterns disappear)
- Error Audiocopy - File of zero bytes when bouncing

**Requested features**

- Allow users to delete included samples
- Put user files at the top of the list
- Support 'Files App' storage
- Add preference to turn off MIDI learn menu
- Add more filters


### SAND

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sand-audio-midi-sequencer/id1642467684)

This app is a grid-based music sequencer that allows users to create compositions using AUv3 plugins and external MIDI devices. It offers extensive tools for arranging clips, editing notes, automating parameters, and routing MIDI.

**Highlights:** Grid-based MIDI sequencing, AUv3 plugin hosting, External MIDI device support, Advanced clip editing, Track and effect management, Song mode for arrangement, MIDI routing and mapping

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (4)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 14-day trial | Free | one-time |
| 14 Days Trial | Free | one-time |
| Unlock | $9.99 | one-time |
| Audio Tracks | $9.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Great UI and features
- 💡 Potential for music creation
- 🚀 Fast and creative workflow
- 👍 Easy to use, no instructions needed
- 💡 Most usable studio on small screen

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Record function always starts
- 🐛 Sand not opening in overview
- 🐛 Integration with other apps seems off
- 🐛 Record does not pick up data
- 🐛 Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Reported bugs**

- Record function always starts when entering Midi Instrument or FX
- Sand not opening in overview
- Integration with other apps seems off
- Record does not pick up data
- Cannot save ideas from one app to another

**Requested features**

- Sand always open in overview
- Long press in sequence track window
- Random/chance abilities in clips (Polyend Play style)
- Semi-generative function or scale-based patterns/sequences
- Save AUv3 presets


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Egoist free?

Egoist is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is SAND free?

SAND is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Which has better reviews, Egoist or SAND?

SAND is rated higher. Egoist averages 4.6 out of 5 from 64 ratings, while SAND averages 4.6 from 89 ratings.

### Do Egoist or SAND have ads?

Neither Egoist nor SAND shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Egoist or SAND?

Egoist ships an update every 2 months, and SAND every 2 months. Most recently, Egoist was updated on October 29, 2026 and SAND on October 24, 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.*