Best Samplist alternatives: apps like Samplist

9+ similar apps compared and reviewed

4.4 avg rating
4 free apps
Updated November 2026

Whether you want more options like Samplist or a completely different take on the same concept, our curated list of 9+ similar apps has you covered. Updated for 2026 with the latest ratings and comparisons.

Top Alternatives to Samplist

ReSlice#1

ReSlice by Harry Gohs

Editor's Choice
🎵 Music
4.3😐(27 ratings)
$7.99
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Easily slice audio samples into musical fragments that can be triggered by MIDI or touch. Create new loops with a polyrhythm arpeggiator and explore unique sonic textures through intelligent randomization. Import or record audio for instant manipulation.

What We Love

  • 💡 Powerful sampling and slicing capabilities
  • 🎶 Great for rhythmic composition
  • 🎛️ Versatile for beats, pads, and more
  • 🎹 Arpeggiator adds creative options
  • 🔌 AUv3 compatibility works well
  • 🎧 Fun to play and experiment with
  • ✨ Can create unique sonic experiences
  • 👍 Easy to use interface for some
  • 🚀 Fast workflow for some users
  • 🎵 Inspiring updates
  • 🌟 Instant classic potential
  • 🎛️ Good for audio utility
  • 💯 Virsyn quality

Room to Improve

  • 🐛 Crashes frequently
  • ❓ Lacks clear documentation/manual
  • 🎛️ Clunky export process
  • 🎛️ Inefficient slice detection for some
  • 🤔 Not intuitive for some users
  • ⏳ Lacking ongoing updates
  • 🤏 Tiny and finicky tempo dial
  • 🔄 Feels neglected by dev
  • 😵 Can be overwhelming for beginners
  • 🎛️ Some features are basic compared to others
sEGments by Elliott Garage#2

sEGments by Elliott Garage by Elliott Garage

Slicer & Sampler instruments
Strong Contender
🎵 Music
4.8(172 ratings)
$12.99In-App Purchases
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This app allows you to import audio files and slice them into individual samples. You can then play these slices using MIDI controllers or on-screen pads, with independent control over each slice's parameters and effects. It also automatically detects BPM and key, and can be used standalone or as an AudioUnit within other music apps.

Descent Granulator#3

Descent Granulator by Audio Damage, Inc.

Real-Time Granular Effect
Worth Considering
🎵 Music
3.7(3 ratings)
$4.99
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This app captures audio, breaks it into tiny grains, and manipulates them for unique sound effects. Explore subtle thickening, rhythmic delays, frozen soundscapes, and shimmering pitch-shifted textures.

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Briiks
Briiks
Briiks
Sample loops manipulator
Free

Manipulate audio loops non-destructively with this sampler. Rearrange, combine, and modify slices on the fly using various tools for pitch, time, and position adjustments. Features include multiple tracks, a built-in mixer, and bus effects.

Non-destructive sample slicingRearrange and combine loopsOn-the-fly modification of slices
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Egoist
Egoist
Egoist
Groove in a Box
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This app lets you extract grooves from any audio file, transforming your music library into a sound source. It offers tools for sketching tracks with sample slicing, basslines, beats, and effects, suitable for both studio and on-the-go use.

Audio Unit v3 & StandaloneSample slicing and manipulationOnboard bass and beat synthesizers
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6
Unique for iPad - Analog Synth
Unique for iPad - Analog Synth
Unique for iPad - Analog Synth
The name says it all!
Free

This app creates unique analog synth sounds with a wide sonic spectrum. It features two oscillators with multiple waveforms, a sub-oscillator, and a versatile filter section including a unique Vowel Filter. Enhance your sounds with LFOs, envelopes, an XY field, a sequencer, and dual multi-effect units.

Multiple oscillator waveformsSub-oscillator for added depthVersatile filter section
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Groove Rider 2
Groove Rider 2
Groove Rider 2
Groove Box, DAW, AUv3 host
$34.99

This app offers a powerful mobile music production experience, blending groovebox functionality with DAW features. Create full tracks, perform live sets with a clip launch grid, and sketch musical ideas using built-in instruments and extensive effects.

16x16 clip launch grid for live setsTimeline-based song mode editorLayering for instruments with effects
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8
Effectrix
Effectrix
Effectrix
Effects Sequencer
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This professional multi-effect sequencer for iPad allows users to create unique sound patterns and loop collages by scattering 14 intelligent effects across a sequencer matrix. It offers a playful workflow, refined algorithms, and a wide spectrum of effects for outstanding results.

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Battlestation Groovebox
Battlestation Groovebox
Battlestation Groovebox
DAW-less EDM Jamming
$7.99

Create electronic music jams quickly with this single-screen workstation. It features an analog drum machine, three synths, a mixer, and effects, blending traditional groovebox concepts with generative sequencers for immediate musical creation. Ideal for both casual fun and integration into professional DAW setups.

Single-screen workstationAnalog drum machineThree synths
🎵 Music
(41)
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