Chordal Text vs Async Sampler
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- Chord dictionary
- Chord calculator
- Text-based chord input
- Chord note description
- Harmony assistant
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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.
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.
- 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
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
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.
| Parameter | Chordal Text | Async Sampler |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $9.99 — better | $14.99 |
| Rating | 5.0 (1 ratings) — better | 4.5 (18 ratings) |
| Positive reviews | — | 77.8% of reviews |
| Number of ratings | 1 | 18 — better |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 2 weeks — better |
| Ads | No | No |
| In-app purchases | No | No |
| Monetization | Paid | Paid |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 17 | 11.0 — better |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 16 MB | 235 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | Thompson Usiyan | Sergei Zhulkov |
Customer experience
Chordal Text
Async Sampler
In-app purchases
Chordal Text
No in-app purchases
Async Sampler
No in-app purchases









