Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Your Pocket Beat Machine

1.4K ratings
579 reviews
$4.99
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Details

  • Released
  • Updated
  • February 28, 2019
  • August 21, 2026

Features

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About

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

2.0.3

August 21, 2026

- Global undo/redo - Arpeggiator - Chopper gets a NEXT trigger mode - play your chops one after another - New export options - control exactly how your loops and tracks are exported - Piano roll notes now match your pad colours - Lots of bug fixes

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In-App Purchases

$1.99

Koala AUv3 Plugin

Koala as AUv3 plugin, multi-output.

Charts

Top Paid

🥉 3

Music

The app has maintained its position at 3 recently.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 72-4

Global

This app dropped -4 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on August 29, 2026.

User reviews

v2.0 Very Good !!

User from v1.0
Koala is getting mature and solid.

Le problème récurrent de surchauffe et de surconsommation semble avoir été enfin réglé 👍🏻🙏🏻
L’arrivée des AUV3 et toutes les nouveautés montent l’expérience un bon cran au dessus.
Workflow et lisibilité, c’est le meilleur pocket sampler et de loin.

Il me manque juste :
- l’automation (big request)
- a transport bar in the sample section (play stop at least)
- a song mode (an old fashioned playlist of the sequences will be find)
- adjustable volume for previews in the sample selection section

Keep going, Koala sampler rocks 🙏🏻 … 55 years old timer, I used maaaany samplers in my life.
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Response from developer

Battery should be much better now, also now there is auv3 support. More fun stuff to come thx for your support

Exceptional App

Ridiculous value. Amazing feature set. Very intuitive and easy to use, yet extremely powerful. Super fun. I enjoy making music through Koala more than any other tool. Even desktop DAWs!

Best of the best

This app goes from strength to strength with regular updates and over the last couple of years has absolutely excelled beyond anything else for music production! Samples, auv3 sweet little 4 track mixer. Absolutely outstanding bit of kit!

Tips

I ain’t gonna lie if y’all make it to where you can transpose fast and then add automations and the piano roll area like in the like in a sequence it’ll be over with bro if y’all add automations and transposing is overweight

I found the pack

Hopefully the app will allow me to change my review. My apologies. I assumed the item/s came wit an update. The funny thang is I wuz on the right track when lookin in the folders. I did go to Get More Samples, but didn’t click on anything.

I wuz expectin it to be a download of sum kind. Which it is… but my mind wuz thinkin it wuz an update download. Raised my stars to 5. I wonder if in the future an undo button will be added?
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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

Bug

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.