Comparison

Samplebot vs DroneLab

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

Head to head
About

Samplebot

Record and import audio clips to create music. Arrange them using a sequencer with looping and quantization. Edit samples for the perfect mix and share your songs.

Highlights
  • Record or import audio samples
  • Finger-drummable rainbow pads
  • Sequencer with loop record/playback
  • Sample editing (trim, volume, pitch, speed)
  • MIDI control with velocity
  • Share creations or export to other apps
Features
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Samplebot is a collector of sounds. It's a crafter of songs. It's a finger-drummable looping sequencer of rainbow glory, and it wants to be your friend. Come. Play. Robo-boogie. - Record samples or import clips from your Music library, from iCloud Drive, Dropbox or other compatible services, then play them back on beautiful, sproingy rainbow pads! - Then record or input arrangements using the sequencer, featuring built-in drum patterns, loop record and playback, quantization and copy/paste - Trim samples, and adjust volume, balance, pitch and speed for the perfect mix - Share your creations to Facebook, or export them to other music apps - Comprehensive MIDI control with velocity, for play using a grid controller like the Launchpad - Helpful and fun-loving intro tutorial

About

DroneLab

Generate evolving ambient music with three parallel audio sources and unique sound effects. Save and export your creations for use in music or video projects, or use it for improvisation and practice.

Highlights
  • Three parallel continuous audio sources
  • Custom sound effects
  • Preset selection and customization
  • Stereo audio export up to 96KHz
  • Real-time recording
  • Improvisation and experimentation tool
Features
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DroneLab creates slowly shifting musical soundscapes. Control three continuous audio sources running in parallel, each with its own rate of shifting intensity. Expand the soundscape with unusual sound effects crafted specifically for DroneLab. Get going quickly by selecting one of the included presets. Go further by selecting and customizing the sound sources, and save your own presets to the list. Create soundscapes for your music and video projects: - Export a stereo audio file with your current settings, at sample rates up to 96KHz. On newer devices, exports occur faster than real time. - Or, you can record in real time, capturing all the changes you make to the sounds as you go. DroneLab is great for improvisation and experimentation: - Explore the melodic side of your instrument in a fun, relaxing setting. - Warm up before practicing more difficult material. - Explore sounds and articulations that aren't part of your usual repertoire. Please visit us at dronelab.app for videos, more information and support.

Screenshots

Samplebot4 screens
DroneLab4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is update cadence: Samplebot at every 10 days against DroneLab's every 4 months. Samplebot also leads on chart position (#193 vs unranked) and review sentiment (79% vs 70%). DroneLab's advantage is price ($1.99 vs $3.99). On rating, ratings volume, ads and in-app purchases 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

Samplebot costs $3.99 and DroneLab $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.4 for Samplebot against 4.4 for DroneLab. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 56 and 20 respectively. Written reviews are what separate them: 79% of Samplebot's written reviews are positive against 70% of DroneLab's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplebot ships an update every 10 days, DroneLab every 4 months. The most recent releases landed on October 10, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 5 level
Samplebot versus DroneLab: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplebotDroneLab
Price$3.99$1.99 — better
Rating4.4 (56 ratings)4.4 (20 ratings)
Positive reviews78.6% of reviews — better70.0% of reviews
Number of ratings56 — better20
Update frequencyEvery 10 days — betterEvery 4 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationFree — betterPaid
Best chart rank#193 — better—
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS10.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size13 MB16 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperA Tasty PixelJon Lukas

Customer experience

Samplebot

All ratings56 ratings
Positive83.9%
Neutral1.8%
Negative14.3%
Written reviews56 reviews
Positive78.6%
Neutral3.6%
Negative17.9%

DroneLab

All ratings20 ratings
Positive80.0%
Neutral5.0%
Negative15.0%
Written reviews20 reviews
Positive70.0%
Neutral15.0%
Negative15.0%

In-app purchases

None

Samplebot

No in-app purchases

None

DroneLab

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplebot free?
Samplebot costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is DroneLab free?
DroneLab costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samplebot or DroneLab?
Samplebot and DroneLab are both rated 4.4 out of 5 on the App Store, from 56 and 20 ratings respectively.
Do Samplebot or DroneLab have ads?
Neither Samplebot nor DroneLab shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplebot or DroneLab?
Samplebot ships an update every 10 days, and DroneLab every 4 months. Most recently, Samplebot was updated on October 10, 2026 and DroneLab on October 8, 2026.

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