# midiLFOs vs StepBud

The clearest difference is monetization model: StepBud at free against midiLFOs's paid. StepBud also leads on update cadence (fortnightly vs every 3 months) and chart position (#200 vs unranked). midiLFOs's advantage is rating (4.9 vs 4.4) and iOS requirement (11.4 vs 13.0). On price, review sentiment, ratings volume and ads there is nothing between them.

midiLFOs costs $4.99 and StepBud $4.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

midiLFOs holds the better App Store score, 4.9 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 21 and 38 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 79% of midiLFOs's written reviews are positive against 71% of StepBud's.

midiLFOs ships an update every 3 months, StepBud fortnightly. Both last shipped on October 24, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | midiLFOs | StepBud |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | $4.99 |
| Rating | **[4.9 (21 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midilfos-midi-modulator/id998273841/reviews)** | [4.4 (38 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 21 | **38** |
| Positive reviews | **78.6% of reviews** | 70.6% of reviews |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 months | **Fortnightly** |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | — | **#200** |
| Size | 3 MB | 8 MB |
| Requires iOS | **11.4** | 13.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Arthur Kerns](https://appshunter.io/developer/998273840) | [Cem Olcay](https://appshunter.io/developer/523633853) |

## What reviewers say

### midiLFOs

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/midilfos-midi-modulator/id998273841)

This app generates MIDI modulation data using four independent LFOs. It can control parameters in other music apps or external synthesizers, offering various waveform shapes and modulation possibilities.

**Highlights:** Four independent LFOs, 7-bit MIDI CC message generation, Multiple standard LFO shapes, LFO rate and amplitude modulation, AUv3 MIDI effect support, MIDI clock and Ableton Link sync, MIDI input mapping

**In-app purchases:** none


### StepBud

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/stepbud-auv3-midi-sequencer/id1453104408)

**Currently charting:** #200 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

This app is a versatile MIDI sequencer that allows for unlimited steps and detailed control over each step's parameters. It integrates with other music apps and supports various sequencing modes for creative performances.

**Highlights:** Unlimited steps, Step parameter control (note, velocity, rate, etc.), Custom MIDI CC messages, Step locking and skipping, Master fader with copy/shift modes, Step Editor for detailed note editing, Arpeggio modes (up, down, random)

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is midiLFOs free?

midiLFOs costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Is StepBud free?

StepBud costs $4.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, midiLFOs or StepBud?

midiLFOs is rated higher. midiLFOs averages 4.9 out of 5 from 21 ratings, while StepBud averages 4.4 from 38 ratings.

### Do midiLFOs or StepBud have ads?

Neither midiLFOs nor StepBud shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, midiLFOs or StepBud?

midiLFOs ships an update every 3 months, and StepBud fortnightly. Most recently, midiLFOs was updated on October 24, 2026 and StepBud 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.*