Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Koala Sampler • Beat Maker

Your Pocket Beat Machine

1.4K ratings
592 reviews
$4.99
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Details

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

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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'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

📊 7

Music

The app has maintained its position at 7 recently.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

Top Paid

📉 91-7

Global

This app dropped -7 positions in Global chart.

Last updated on September 18, 2026.

User reviews

A sampler to get out of your way and let’s ideas flow

This app is incredible! It gets out of your way and feels more like working with tape; it guides your songs forward rather than fixating on micro tweaks etc.

Just buy it

This developer has given the iOS audio ecosystem a gift with this app. The price point is insane. So inexpensive for what this app does. The in app purchases are not overpriced.
This isn’t some horrifying subscription model that is price gouging people. The ease of use and the abilities of this app are mind blowing.
I own seven hardware samplers, and I still go back to this app on the daily. I’ve been using iOS devices for audio since 2012 and this is high on the top 20 of my list of must have apps that any friend of mine or colleague who wants to start making/producing on their iOS device.
This app is the best.
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The best sampler and great sequencer

This is exactly what you would want in a sampler. It works just like an sp-404 one of the best hardware samplers on the market. You can open it in any setting or use it alone. You can mix and edit samples just like you would on a professional sampler. The effects are nice and if you can master it you’ll be sampling anything you can.

This is very close to being as good as any hardware sampler you could find. Especially if you have a mastering suite with full effx. If you don’t have anything to sample there’s IAP of some pretty nice kits. The samples you import can be played in any scale on a key based sequencer, so midi notes essentially.

You can use hardware. I use my hardware samplers and synths with it. Makes for a great experience. You can just hold down on a square and record into one of the squares. Edit to add spice. Works great with all of my gear. Just when you think sampling was perfected on iOS and Mac they go and make this little sp 404 clone. Saved me 500 bux I was going to buy an sp 404. Instead I added to my analog synth-collection that I can record into this cool little app.

Keep it coming with the cool stuff, this is a blast!
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Best Designed App of All Time

I design apps for a living. You can trust me.

Absolute best

By far the best iOS sampler, though by now I often prefer it to my hardware ones. Koala and an iPad make an unbeatable combination. Simple, immediate, fun, creative, couldn’t be easier to use yet it allows deep editing when you need it. iOS music apps don’t get better than this.

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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

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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.