Comparison

Refraktions vs Textquencer Sequencer & Synth

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

Head to head
About

Refraktions

This app is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer that uses AI to create personalized loops based on user input over time. It offers a unique approach to music creation, adapting to individual preferences.

Highlights
  • 8-track generative MIDI sequencing
  • Artificial intelligence processing
  • Time-based input adaptation
  • Personalized loop creation
  • User-tailored output
Features
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Refraktions is an 8-track generative MIDI sequencer with artificial intelligence that processes input over time to create loops tailored to each individual user.

About

Textquencer Sequencer & Synth

Create music by typing text. Each letter corresponds to a note in a chosen scale, allowing for unique melodic sequences. Customize character mappings and randomize note velocities for dynamic compositions.

Highlights
  • Text-to-note sequencing
  • Custom character mapping
  • Scale-based note generation
  • Velocity and gate randomization
  • Internal synth (standalone)
  • AUv3 plugin support
Features
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Textquencer is a text-based MIDI sequencer. Each letter's alphabetical index is mapped to the note in the scale you are working.  For example in C-major scale, Letter A (index = 1) is Note C (first note in the scale) Letter B (index = 2) is Note D (second note in the scale) Letter C (index = 3) is Note E (third note in the scale) Letter H (index = 8) is Note C but an octave higher and so on. You can create custom character mapping for emojis, punctuation, symbols or any letters in any language. A custom character can mapped to - A specific MIDI note or, - A specific note in the scale like the first note in the scale, the third note in the scale etc. Unless a character is custom mapped, a letter in English alphabet or a number, it will be a rest in the sequencer. Also, you can randomise the velocity and gate lengths in each step if you want, You can enable it on the settings menu and set a randomization min-max range. Please note that Textquencer 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.

Screenshots

Refraktions4 screens
Textquencer Sequencer & Synth4 screens

Verdict

The call

Refraktions and Textquencer Sequencer & Synth both sit at 4.5 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Textquencer Sequencer & Synth's written reviews are positive against 90% of Refraktions's. Textquencer Sequencer & Synth also leads on price ($3.99 vs $5.99). Refraktions's advantage is ratings volume (28 vs 7). On rating, update cadence, 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

Refraktions costs $5.99 and Textquencer Sequencer & Synth $3.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.5 for Refraktions against 4.6 for Textquencer Sequencer & Synth. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 28 and 7 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 90% of Refraktions's written reviews are positive against 100% of Textquencer Sequencer & Synth's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, Textquencer Sequencer & Synth every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on September 24, 2026 and September 21, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences · 7 level
Refraktions versus Textquencer Sequencer & Synth: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterRefraktionsTextquencer Sequencer & Synth
Price$5.99$3.99 — better
Rating4.5 (28 ratings)4.6 (7 ratings) — better
Positive reviews90.0% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings28 — better7
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS14.313.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size26 MB6 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperJason SnellCem Olcay

Customer experience

Refraktions

All ratings28 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral7.1%
Negative7.1%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive90.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative5.0%

Textquencer Sequencer & Synth

All ratings7 ratings
Positive85.7%
Neutral14.3%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews6 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

Refraktions

No in-app purchases

None

Textquencer Sequencer & Synth

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Refraktions free?
Refraktions costs $5.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Textquencer Sequencer & Synth free?
Textquencer Sequencer & Synth costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Refraktions or Textquencer Sequencer & Synth?
Textquencer Sequencer & Synth is rated higher. Refraktions averages 4.5 out of 5 from 28 ratings, while Textquencer Sequencer & Synth averages 4.6 from 7 ratings.
Do Refraktions or Textquencer Sequencer & Synth have ads?
Neither Refraktions nor Textquencer Sequencer & Synth shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Refraktions or Textquencer Sequencer & Synth?
Refraktions ships an update every 2 months, and Textquencer Sequencer & Synth every 6 weeks. Most recently, Refraktions was updated on September 24, 2026 and Textquencer Sequencer & Synth on September 21, 2026.

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