Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Your Pocket Beat Machine

1.4K ratings
612 reviews
$4.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2019
  • September 30, 2026

Features

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This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

✓Record up to 64 samples with mic
✓Apply 16 built-in effects
✓Load and use own samples
✓Create beats with high-resolution sequencer
✓Export loops and tracks as WAV
✓AI sample separation
✓AUv3 and MIDI compatibility
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What users say

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What's New in Koala Sampler

2.0.12

September 30, 2026

For Samurai: Pitch bend! (and also automation of PERFORM effects)

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Subscriptions & In-App Purchases

$1.99

Koala AUv3 Plugin

Koala as AUv3 plugin, multi-output.

Charts

Top Paid

📊 7

Music

The app has maintained its position at 7 recently.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 99-11

Global

This app dropped -11 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on October 9, 2026.

User reviews

Incredible creative production tool.

The new automation update is icing on the cake. Pro level stuff.

Fire

Love this jawn, as a sample producer mainly using an mpc and sp404 for what I do, this hits the spot for sure and I love how versatile it is. There’s not much limitation outside of what you can create yourself…

AUv3 transport sync needs improvement

Great sampler, but AUv3 transport sync needs improvement.

I’m using DM10 4.6.1 as an AUv3 inside Koala 2.0.12. DM10 follows Koala’s tempo correctly, but its sequencer does not reset to the beginning when Koala is stopped and restarted. Each time I press Play, DM10 starts from a different step. The shorter the time between Stop and Play, the closer the starting position is.

I tested the same DM10 AUv3 in Cubasis and it works correctly, so this appears to be a Koala host transport-sync issue.

Please add/fix proper AUv3 transport position and Start/Stop synchronization so AUv3 sequencers reliably start from the correct position when Koala starts playback.
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Probably my single favorite app of any kind, all time.

There are enough other detailed praises here and elsewhere for anyone to realize that this is a special app: for me, it returned some of the spontaneity and all of the fun that had been personally missing from iOS music production.

And in the face of a flood of absolutely awful “vibe coded” new apps by unknowns that are charging 4-8x what the app market had become accustomed to (and which I absolutely will not buy knowingly,) by contrast Koala keeps rolling out more new features and fun.

Thank you Koala Sampler. You’ve actually made the world a little better.
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best ios sampler!!!

very intuitive, easy to use and just fun. A basic knowledge of sampling, ipad apps and just working with audio should be enough to get going. so much help online, a great community and tutorials if don’t have knowledge it would also be a great learning tool if you need to invest in hardware samplers or midi control sets for the ipad.
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Developer apps

User experience

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Reported Bugs

3 issues

Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates

Bug

Sequencer timing and quantization issues

Bug

Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

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Requested Features

5 requests

Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences

Feature

More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools

Feature

Improved sample management and organization features

Feature

Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration

Feature

Customizable color schemes and UI themes

Feature

FAQ

What does Koala Sampler do?

Koala Sampler is a pocket-sized music production tool that allows you to record sounds using your phone's microphone, transform them with a variety of built-in effects, and then arrange them into beats and full tracks. It focuses on an intuitive and fast workflow for immediate music creation.

What are the key features of Koala Sampler?

Key features include recording up to 64 samples, applying 16 built-in effects, loading your own samples, creating beats with a high-resolution sequencer, exporting tracks as WAV files, and AI-powered sample separation. It also supports AUv3 for use in other DAWs and MIDI control.

How much does Koala Sampler cost?

The base application is free, but it offers in-app purchases for additional features such as timestretch, a piano roll editor, auto-chop, and a 3-band EQ. This allows users to customize their experience and unlock advanced functionalities.

What devices is Koala Sampler compatible with?

The app is designed for mobile devices and is AUv3 compatible, meaning it can be used within other compatible iOS music applications like GarageBand and Logic. It also supports MIDI control, allowing integration with external keyboards and controllers.

Who is Koala Sampler for?

This app is ideal for aspiring and experienced musicians, beatmakers, and producers who want a portable and user-friendly way to create music on the go. Its focus on speed and fun makes it accessible for beginners while offering depth for more advanced users.