Comparison

PlayBacker for iPad vs PocketChop

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side β€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

PlayBacker for iPad

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β–  Loading Audio File From - Music Library in device ( Apple Music not supported ) - In App Storage / File Sync - iCloud Drive - and other file providers β–  Decks + Cross Fader - Auto Pause / Auto Cue - Repeat ( 1 track / all tracks ) - Skip Tail ( of silence end of file ) - Volume Fader - CueList Mode - Mono Sum / Pan Pod - Auto Cross Fade ( period changeable ) β–  SamplePad - 3Γ—3 / 4Γ—4 Layout changeable - Single Play / Multi Play Mode - 1 Shot Play / Loop Play Pad Mode β–  Track Editor - Mounted on CueList Mode view - Title, Gain and Start Cue Points etc of each track are editable β–  Remote Controls - Supports β€˜Control Center’ ( DECK A only ) - Supports remote control by keyboard shortcuts of external keyboards - Supports remote control by external (Bluetooth included) MIDI devices

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PocketChop

Features
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PocketChop allows you to catch sounds and turn them into loops. Load a song (or record a sound), slice it into chops, and play them instantly on a 16-pad grid. Record patterns with a built-in sequencer, shape every pad with attack, release, filter and level, and add delay, reverb and pitch β€” all in a fast, focused interface designed for the way you actually make beats. Features: β€’ Waveform chopping β€” drag to slice, pinch to zoom, up to 16 chops per sample β€’ 24 velocity-fast pads with per-pad ADSR, low-pass filter, level, delay, reverb and pitch β€’ Record your full mix to M4A, or capture raw audio with the built-in field recorder β€’ Sessions β€” save your chops, patterns and settings and pick up where you left off β€’ MIDI & Bluetooth connectivity: use your physical MIDI device to play β€’ Scenes: save multiple sequences and chops from the same sample, choose the best β€’ Export individual chops as audio files β€’ Dark and light themes β€’ Built natively for iPhone and iPad No account. No subscription. Audio stays on device.

Screenshots

PocketChop4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: PocketChop at Free against PlayBacker for iPad's $15.99. PocketChop also leads on update cadence (every 10 days vs every 5 months). PlayBacker for iPad's advantage is iOS requirement (15 vs 26.0). On ads, in-app purchases and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price Β· Rating Β· Positive reviews Β· Number of ratings Β· Update frequency Β· Ads Β· In-app purchases Β· Monetization Β· Best chart rank Β· Devices Β· Requires iOS

CostPrice Β· In-app purchases Β· Ads Β· Monetization

PocketChop is free to download; PlayBacker for iPad costs $15.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

PlayBacker for iPad ships an update every 5 months, PocketChop every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on November 1, 2026 and October 25, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard3 real differences Β· 3 level
PlayBacker for iPad versus PocketChop: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterPlayBacker for iPadPocketChop
Price$15.99Free β€” better
Update frequencyEvery 5 monthsEvery 10 days β€” better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPadiPhone, iPad β€” better
Requires iOS15 β€” better26.0
Further details β€” not scored
Size15 MB10 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperINTEGRAL SOUND DESIGNFabio Antonucci

In-app purchases

None

PlayBacker for iPad

No in-app purchases

None

PocketChop

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is PlayBacker for iPad free?
PlayBacker for iPad costs $15.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is PocketChop free?
PocketChop is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do PlayBacker for iPad or PocketChop have ads?
Neither PlayBacker for iPad nor PocketChop shows ads.
Which is updated more often, PlayBacker for iPad or PocketChop?
PlayBacker for iPad ships an update every 5 months, and PocketChop every 10 days. Most recently, PlayBacker for iPad was updated on November 1, 2026 and PocketChop on October 25, 2026.

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