# Splice vs Koala Sampler

The clearest difference is price: Splice at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. Splice also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and iOS requirement (13.6 vs 15.0). Koala Sampler's advantage is review sentiment (88% vs 44%) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On rating, ratings volume, update cadence and ads there is nothing between them.

Splice is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Splice asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.6 for Splice against 4.8 for Koala Sampler. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 679 and 1.5K respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 44% of Splice's written reviews are positive against 88% of Koala Sampler's.

Both ship on a similar rhythm, roughly fortnightly. Both last shipped on November 2, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | Splice | Koala Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.6 (679 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-make-music-now/id1108532275/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 679 | **1.5K** |
| Positive reviews | 43.5% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | Fortnightly |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#8** |
| Size | 80 MB | 60 MB |
| Requires iOS | **13.6** | 15.0 |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 9+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Splice](https://appshunter.io/developer/1108532274) | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) |

## What reviewers say

### Splice

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/splice-make-music-now/id1108532275)

Access a vast library of royalty-free music samples to inspire your next song. Browse, organize, and discover sounds on the go. Record your own audio and experiment with new musical ideas directly from your phone.

**Highlights:** Royalty-free sample library, Browse and organize sounds, Record audio with Splice Mic, Create mode for beat generation, Export to DAW, Share musical ideas

**Features:** Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases:** none

**What reviewers like**

- 🚀 Seamless workflow
- 🎨 Diverse sound selection
- 💡 Helpful for music production
- 👍 Intuitive interface
- 🔥 Inspiring for creativity

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Bugs and glitches
- 🔍 Limited search and filtering
- 📥 Difficulty downloading samples
- 🔑 Login issues
- 🔋 High battery consumption

**Reported bugs**

- Samples not downloading fully
- Frequent app crashes
- Liked samples not syncing
- Search function not working properly
- Playback issues with certain samples

**Requested features**

- Add ability to like and save samples
- Implement sample organization tools
- Integrate with mobile DAWs
- Add BPM and key filtering
- Improve sample download and sync process


### Koala Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007)

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Music, #47 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

**Highlights:** Record up to 64 samples with mic, Apply 16 built-in effects, Load and use own samples, Create beats with high-resolution sequencer, Export loops and tracks as WAV, AI sample separation, AUv3 and MIDI compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Ese-O's Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Studies Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soon Come Dub Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analog Astronaut Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus Cuts Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mixer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth workflow and fast performance
- 💡 Powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities
- 🔥 Excellent value for the price
- 🎨 Creative and inspiring sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited effects and sound manipulation options
- 📁 Difficulty managing and organizing samples/projects
- 🎚️ Lack of advanced MIDI mapping and control options
- 🔍 Unclear or confusing UI elements in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates
- Sequencer timing and quantization issues
- Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences
- More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools
- Improved sample management and organization features
- Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration
- Customizable color schemes and UI themes


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Splice free?

Splice is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Is Koala Sampler free?

Koala Sampler costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Splice or Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is rated higher. Splice averages 4.6 out of 5 from 679 ratings, while Koala Sampler averages 4.8 from 1.5K ratings.

### Do Splice or Koala Sampler have ads?

Neither Splice nor Koala Sampler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Splice or Koala Sampler?

Splice ships an update fortnightly, and Koala Sampler fortnightly. Most recently, Splice was updated on November 2, 2026 and Koala Sampler on November 2, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*