Comparison

Pepp vs Sequincer

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

Head to head
About

Pepp

Create electronic music with an intuitive rhythm and harmony engine, no prior musical knowledge required. Design unique sounds, save loops, and mix them live. Sync with other apps and hardware for expanded creative possibilities.

Highlights
  • Intelligent rhythm and harmony engine
  • Twisted groovebox/arpeggiator/synthesizer
  • Sixteen sliders and 16-step sequencer
  • 160 memory slots for loops
  • MIDI sync and sequencing
  • Audiobus integration
  • Ten synth and five drum oscillators
Features
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"I love the spirit behind the concept. Definitely taking advantage of what can be designed these days. The fact that the controls have influence on each other makes for an extremely wide range of possible textures." -Geoff White "A lot of the musical automata apps out there sound like cheap cheese. This is gourmet cheese." -MuzikAppJunkie Pepp opens up the joy of electronic music making to everyone. Thanks to an intelligent rythm and harmony engine, no musical knowledge is needed. Pepp is immediate, intuitive and vastly musical by nature. Make electronic music like there's nothing to it! Pepp is very easy to use yet it can produce a vast range of sounds. Forget about boring factory sounds. Come up with your own mindbending loops in no time, store them in memory slots, mix them live and jam with your friends. Tweak all parameters to the extreme without destroying your original loops. This twisted groovebox/arpeggiator/synthesizer lets you quickly forge original electronic music using sixteen sliders and a sixteen step sequencer. Instantly save and recall your ideas without missing a beat. With 160 memory slots you're not likely to run out of storage. Pepp can also be synced via MIDI, played live from a MIDI keyboard or sequenced from your favorite DAW. Naturally, all sliders can be mapped to midi controllers. Pepp is also integrated with Audiobus so you can use it with all of your audiobus compatible apps! FEATURES AT A GLANCE Ten synth oscillators Five drum oscillators FM-synthesis Audiobus MIDI Clock in MIDI in (Notes and CC) MIDI Latch/Gate Intelligent arpeggiator Advanced rythm engine Lo-/Hi-pass Filter w/ Resonance Delay Samle and hold Instant resample/reloop Detune Portamento Reverb Gain Glissando Master octave +-2 Tempo multiplier Record and share loops via mail or SMS OSCILLATOR TYPES Sine Square Sawtooth Triangle Wavetable Noise LIMITATIONS Some key features are disabled in this FREE version of Pepp. The full version of Pepp can be unlocked from within the app by using in-app purchase. Been working hard for a long time to create Pepp. I hope you enjoy it and appreciate your support!

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/

Screenshots

Pepp3 screens
Sequincer4 screens

Verdict

The call

Pepp and Sequincer both sit at 4.6 stars, but that hides the real split: 75% of Sequincer's written reviews are positive against 29% of Pepp's. Sequincer also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 6 months) and ratings volume (16 vs 5). Pepp's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 18.0). On price, rating, 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

Both are free to download. Pepp sells 1 one-off in-app purchase and Sequincer sells 10 in-app purchases, starting at $2.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Pepp against 4.6 for Sequincer. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 5 and 16 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 29% of Pepp's written reviews are positive against 75% of Sequincer's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Pepp ships an update every 6 months, Sequincer fortnightly. The most recent releases landed on June 1, 2026 and September 10, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
Pepp versus Sequincer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPeppSequincer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.6 (5 ratings)4.6 (16 ratings) — better
Positive reviews29.2% of reviews75.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings516 — better
Update frequencyEvery 6 monthsFortnightly — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesYes
MonetizationFree with in-app purchasesFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS7.0 — better18.0
Further details — not scored
Size4 MB31 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperPatrik HedmalmAlexis Doualle

Customer experience

Pepp

All ratings5 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral20.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews24 reviews
Positive29.2%
Neutral16.7%
Negative54.2%

Sequincer

All ratings16 ratings
Positive93.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative6.3%
Written reviews4 reviews
Positive75.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

Pepp

One-time1
  • Unlock Pepp$4.99
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

Questions

Is Pepp free?
Pepp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is Sequincer free?
Sequincer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Pepp or Sequincer?
Sequincer is rated higher. Pepp averages 4.6 out of 5 from 5 ratings, while Sequincer averages 4.6 from 16 ratings.
Do Pepp or Sequincer have ads?
Neither Pepp nor Sequincer shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Pepp or Sequincer?
Pepp ships an update every 6 months, and Sequincer fortnightly. Most recently, Pepp was updated on June 1, 2026 and Sequincer on September 10, 2026.

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