Comparison

Chordal Text vs Async Sampler

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

Head to head
About

Chordal Text

This app acts as a harmony assistant, combining a chord dictionary and calculator. It interprets various text inputs describing chords, such as names, scale degrees, or note names, and then provides a detailed description of the chord's notes.

Highlights
  • Chord dictionary
  • Chord calculator
  • Text-based chord input
  • Chord note description
  • Harmony assistant
Features
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Chordal Text is a harmony assistant. A wonderful combination of dictionary and calculator for chords. You enter text naming or describing your chord however you can (chord name, scale degrees, note names, or scale names) and it will describe your chord to the note.

About

Async Sampler

Create captivating sound collages, dynamic textures, and rhythmic patterns with this powerful musical instrument. It offers asynchronous and synchronous playback modes, a versatile LFO, and an effects processor to elevate your sound design.

Highlights
  • Standalone and AUv3 versions
  • Three independent samplers
  • Extensive sample library
  • Upload your own samples
  • Asynchronous and synchronous playback
  • Flexible LFO system
  • Effects processor
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Async Sampler, a powerful musical instrument designed to bring your soundscapes to life. This flexible tool is dedicated to crafting captivating sound collages, dynamic asynchronous textures, rhythmic patterns, and rich sound designs. It opens up a world of creative possibilities, making it the perfect companion for music producers, sound designers, ambient, and noise enthusiasts. Whether you're a seasoned musician or a curious explorer, Async Sampler is here to inspire and elevate your musical journey. App comes with a rich library of unique samples, and you can easily upload and use your own sounds. Async Sampler fundamentally consists of three samplers that can reproduce sound asynchronously, meaning they can operate without being tied to a specific BPM, or synchronously, using an external MIDI clock source or the tempo of your project if you're using Async Sampler as an AUv3 plugin. The instrument features a versatile LFO that allows you to control any parameter. Async includes an effects processor and a master bus section. Also, you have the option to use external MIDI controllers, save and load your custom presets and samples, among other features. Key features: — Standalone and AUv3 versions — Three independent samplers — Extensive sample library out of the box — Ability to upload your own samples — Asynchronous and synchronous playback modes for each sample — Flexible LFO system that can control almost any parameter — Effects processor — Ability to save presets — And much more

Screenshots

Chordal Text4 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is rating: Chordal Text at 5.0 against Async Sampler's 4.5. Chordal Text also leads on price ($9.99 vs $14.99). Async Sampler's advantage is update cadence (every 2 weeks vs every 2 months) and ratings volume (18 vs 1). On ads, in-app purchases, monetization model and device support there is nothing between them.

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

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

Chordal Text costs $9.99 and Async Sampler $14.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Chordal Text holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Async Sampler has 18 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Chordal Text ships an update every 2 months, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 24, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Chordal Text versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChordal TextAsync Sampler
Price$9.99 — better$14.99
Rating5.0 (1 ratings) — better4.5 (18 ratings)
Positive reviews—77.8% of reviews
Number of ratings118 — better
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 2 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS1711.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size16 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperThompson UsiyanSergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

Chordal Text

All ratings1 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

Async Sampler

All ratings18 ratings
Positive88.9%
Neutral0.0%
Negative11.1%
Written reviews9 reviews
Positive77.8%
Neutral0.0%
Negative22.2%

In-app purchases

None

Chordal Text

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chordal Text free?
Chordal Text costs $9.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Chordal Text or Async Sampler?
Chordal Text is rated higher. Chordal Text averages 5.0 out of 5 from 1 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do Chordal Text or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither Chordal Text nor Async Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Chordal Text or Async Sampler?
Chordal Text ships an update every 2 months, and Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Chordal Text was updated on October 10, 2026 and Async Sampler on October 24, 2026.

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