# modstep vs Moon Echo

The clearest difference is review sentiment: Moon Echo at 100% against modstep's 46%. Moon Echo also leads on price (Free vs $9.99) and rating (4.9 vs 2.8). modstep's advantage is iOS requirement (7.0 vs 12.0). On ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases there is nothing between them.

Moon Echo is free to download; modstep costs $9.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

Moon Echo holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 2.8. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 39 and 21 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 46% of modstep's written reviews are positive against 100% of Moon Echo's.

## The numbers

| Metric | modstep | Moon Echo |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $9.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [2.8 (39 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modstep/id966990643/reviews) | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **39** | 21 |
| Positive reviews | 45.8% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Size | 99 MB | 21 MB |
| Requires iOS | **7.0** | 12.0 |
| Devices | iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Christian Blomert](https://appshunter.io/developer/385949478) | [AudioThing Ltd.](https://appshunter.io/developer/1659941236) |

## What reviewers say

### modstep

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/modstep/id966990643)

Create music with a powerful MIDI sequencer for iPad. Control external hardware, IAA apps, and Audio Units. Features unlimited tracks, real-time editing, and integrated synths/samplers for on-the-go or studio production.

**Highlights:** Session-style MIDI sequencer, Unlimited tracks and scenes, Real-time editing and modulation, Integrated synth and sampler, IAA and Audio Unit integration, Ableton Link sync, MIDI and Audio export

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🎛️ Powerful MIDI sequencing capabilities
- 🎨 Clean and polished user interface design
- 🔗 Excellent integration with external hardware and IAA/AU apps
- 🎵 Ableton Live-like clip launching workflow
- 🎚️ Extensive automation and CC control options

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Frequent crashes and stability issues
- ⏸️ App appears abandoned with no recent updates
- 🔌 IAA/AU instrument loading causes crashes
- 📖 Poor documentation and lack of tutorials
- 🎚️ Confusing and unintuitive user interface

**Reported bugs**

- App crashes when loading external IAA/AU instruments
- Constant clicking sound with metronome off
- Projects fail to load or require multiple restart attempts
- MIDI input routing ignores channel settings
- Track names change when using 'save as' function

**Requested features**

- Undo/redo functionality
- MIDI import capability
- Pre-roll for recording
- Dedicated mixer with send/returns
- Audio loop recording and playback


### Moon Echo

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/moon-echo/id6503342104)

This free music app simulates echoes using the moon as a radio wave reflector. It creates unique, lively, and lo-fi effects modulated by celestial movements, offering a playful tool for both musicians and space enthusiasts.

**Highlights:** Moon-based echo simulation, Lo-fi musical effect, Celestial modulation, Space education tool, AUv3 and Standalone support

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is modstep free?

modstep costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Moon Echo free?

Moon Echo is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, modstep or Moon Echo?

Moon Echo is rated higher. modstep averages 2.8 out of 5 from 39 ratings, while Moon Echo averages 4.9 from 21 ratings.

### Do modstep or Moon Echo have ads?

Neither modstep nor Moon Echo shows ads.

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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.*