Comparison

Samply vs Cubasis LE 3

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

Head to head
About

Samply

Create music compositions on your iOS device by loading samples from your iTunes library. This app offers 16 buttons across three sets, allowing for up to 48 unique samples. You can save and load your custom sets for easy access.

Highlights
  • Load samples from iTunes library
  • 16 buttons with 3 sets (48 samples total)
  • Save and load custom sample sets
  • Edit sample settings
  • Easy music composition
Features
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Samply - DJ Sampler lets you compose music easily using your iOS device. You can load different samples from your iTunes library to any button. You have 16 buttons and 3 sets to play with which leaves you with 48 different samples. To load sample hold the button few seconds and iTunes library will appear. When you choose the sample you can play it by tapping the button or you can edit its settings by opening sample settings and do a bunch of other stuff. You can save each set with save option and load it anytime.

About

Cubasis LE 3

This mobile music creation system offers a streamlined interface for recording, editing, and mixing audio and MIDI tracks on your iPhone or iPad. It includes virtual instruments, effects, and the ability to connect external gear for professional-quality productions. The app can be extended with in-app purchases.

Highlights
  • Multitouch sequencer
  • Virtual keyboard and instruments
  • Audio and MIDI editing
  • Full-screen mixer
  • Pro-grade effects
  • External gear integration
Features
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*** Please note that a supported hardware device is required to unlock the feature set of Cubasis LE (unless unlocked Cubasis LE runs in demo mode). Please visit https://new.steinberg.net/cubasis/le/#83335 for more details. *** Cubasis LE is the compact version of Steinberg’s mobile multitouch sequencer, providing the same look and feel of its bigger brother Cubasis. Specially designed for quick and easy operation, Cubasis LE makes recording, editing and mixing a breeze, no matter where you are, right there on your iPhone or iPad. • Cubasis LE 3 for iPhone and iPad Capture your musical ideas when inspiration strikes. Cubasis offers excellent usability, ease of use and lightning fast operation for you to perform, record and mix your music quickly and efficiently – no matter if you're using an iPhone or iPad. • Keyboard and MicroSonic virtual instrument Create perfect tracks, beats and melodies from scratch on the integrated keyboard and load great-sounding MicroSonic instruments, based on the acclaimed HALion Sonic workstation and Allen Morgan drum kits. • Hook up your external gear Use your external devices to record your guitar, vocals and more in professional quality. Connect your keyboard hardware including MIDI over Bluetooth LE support. • Audio and MIDI editor Relish the ease of use and intuitive workflows when creating or mastering your audio and MIDI tracks in the editors. Straightforward usability and handy tools ensure you get tasks done at the speed of light. • Full-screen mixer and pro-grade effects Create perfect sounding mixes thanks to a full-blown mixer, which easily extends to full-screen, and make tracks instantly sound great with pro-grade effects that come with ready-to-use effect presets. • In-app purchases for Cubasis LE Easily extend Cubasis LE with great in-app purchases. Get all the features of Cubasis 3 in Cubasis LE, extend the app with excellent pro-grade plug-ins from Waves, add the world's most iconic drum machines and much more. • Free Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchase transfer Have you already purchased instruments or effects plug-ins via Cubasis LE 2 in-app purchases? Once you've installed Cubasis LE 3, simply transfer your previous plug-in in-app purchases from Cubasis LE 2 – free of charge. NEW IN CUBASIS LE 3 • Universal app support: Run Cubasis on the iPhone and iPad • Cubasis for iPhone: Create great music in the palm of your hand • Full-screen mixer: Easily extend the size of the mixer and more • Free Cubasis LE 2 IAP transfer: Freely transfer previous plug-in in-app purchases to Cubasis LE 3 • 960 PPQN MIDI resolution: Precise audio and MIDI event editing at the highest level • FX rearrangement: Quickly rearrange plug-ins and change their pre/post fader position • New effects presets: Make tracks sound great with these ready-to-use presets • Undo with history list: Quickly jump back to earlier versions of your song • Redesigned instruments and effects: Modern styling with more precise operation • Audio, and MIDI editors revisited: File editing is much more effective • Revised MediaBay: Your all-new control center for file and project management • UI scale presets for iPhone and iPad: Quickly change the size and arrangement of Cubasis • Overdub and looper recording modes: Choose the best mode for your recordings HIGHLIGHTS • Up to 4 audio and 4 MIDI tracks • 2 assignable physical inputs and stereo output • 32-bit floating point audio engine • Audio I/O resolution of 16-bit/44.1 + 48 kHz • MicroSonic with 25 instrument sounds based on HALion Sonic and Allen Morgan drum kits • Mixer with 5 effect processors • Super-versatile RoomWorks SE reverb effect with intuitive graphical display • Virtual keyboard with note repeat control • Sample Editor and MIDI Editor • Unlock all the features of the full Cubasis version via in-app purchase Technical support http://www.steinberg.net/cubasisforum If you like Cubasis, please support us by rating this app in the App Store! Thank you!

Screenshots

Samply4 screens
Cubasis LE 34 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Cubasis LE 3 at Free against Samply's $1.99. Cubasis LE 3 also leads on update cadence (every 6 weeks vs every 15 months) and review sentiment (43% vs 18%). Samply's advantage is rating (5.0 vs 4.5) and in-app purchases (none vs 10). On ads 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

Cubasis LE 3 is free to download; Samply costs $1.99 up front. Cubasis LE 3 sells 10 one-off in-app purchases. Samply asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

Samply holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.5. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Cubasis LE 3 has 752 ratings behind it against 2, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews complicate that: 18% of Samply's written reviews are positive against 43% of Cubasis LE 3's, so the app with the better star average is not the one people write more warmly about.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samply ships an update every 15 months, Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and November 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard8 real differences · 2 level
Samply versus Cubasis LE 3: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplyCubasis LE 3
Price$1.99Free — better
Rating5.0 (2 ratings) — better4.5 (752 ratings)
Positive reviews18.2% of reviews43.4% of reviews — better
Number of ratings2752 — better
Update frequencyEvery 15 monthsEvery 6 weeks — better
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationPaidFree with in-app purchases — better
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPod — betteriPhone, iPad
Requires iOS8.0 — better17.7
Further details — not scored
Size11 MB1.2 GB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperArsosa Network Inc.Steinberg Media Technologies GmbH

Customer experience

Samply

All ratings2 ratings
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%
Written reviews11 reviews
Positive18.2%
Neutral18.2%
Negative63.6%

Cubasis LE 3

All ratings728 ratings
Positive86.3%
Neutral2.7%
Negative11.0%
Written reviews265 reviews
Positive43.4%
Neutral12.8%
Negative43.8%

Bugs and requests

Samply

Not enough reviews yet to summarise bugs or requests.

Cubasis LE 3

Reported bugs

3 issues
  • Issues with connecting external audio interfaces
  • Incompatibility with certain iOS versions
  • Problems with importing and exporting projects

Requested features

4 requests
  • Tempo track and time signature support
  • Improved MIDI and audio editing capabilities
  • More built-in effects and instruments
  • Seamless integration with desktop Cubase

In-app purchases

None

Samply

No in-app purchases

10 purchases

Cubasis LE 3

One-time10
  • Micrologue ARP Arpeggiator$4.99
  • Waves Tune Real-Time$4.99
  • Classic Machines$6.99
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  • FX Pack 1: Reverbs & Delays$6.99
  • FX Pack 2: Vintage FX$6.99
  • FM Classics$13.99
  • Waves Plug-in Bundle$19.99
  • HALion Sonic Selection$19.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$29.99
  • Cubasis 3 Full Feature Set$49.99

Questions

Is Samply free?
Samply costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Cubasis LE 3 free?
Cubasis LE 3 is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Which has better reviews, Samply or Cubasis LE 3?
Samply is rated higher. Samply averages 5.0 out of 5 from 2 ratings, while Cubasis LE 3 averages 4.5 from 752 ratings.
Do Samply or Cubasis LE 3 have ads?
Neither Samply nor Cubasis LE 3 shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samply or Cubasis LE 3?
Samply ships an update every 15 months, and Cubasis LE 3 every 6 weeks. Most recently, Samply was updated on November 2, 2026 and Cubasis LE 3 on November 7, 2026.

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