Comparison

Samplist 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

Samplist

This app lets you chop audio samples into multiple slices. You can then play these slices using on-screen pads, a keyboard, or MIDI controllers. It offers real-time time-stretching and individual control over each slice's parameters.

Highlights
  • Chop samples into slices
  • Velocity-sensitive pads
  • Chromatic keyboard playback
  • MIDI input (wired & Bluetooth LE)
  • Real-time time-stretching
  • Individual slice filters and pitch shifters
  • Sample import/export
Features
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Samplist is a MIDI Sampler Instrument which allows you to easily chop a sample into different slices. You can then play the slices with the velocity sensitive on screen pads, chromatically with the on screen keyboard or with via MIDI. All this with Realtime Timestretch (monophonic only).  Features: • Realtime time stretch with individual tempo per slice • MIDI in, both wired & via Bluetooth LE • Sample import from Files app or "Open in..." • Export slices as Zip file to other apps • Each slice has its own Filter, Envelope & Realtime pitch shifter. • Record your samples via Microphone. • Record your performance into an audio file. More to come in the near future

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

Samplist4 screens
Async Sampler3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: Samplist at $3.99 against Async Sampler's $14.99. Samplist also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs every 2 weeks). Async Sampler's advantage is rating (4.5 vs 3.7) and review sentiment (78% vs 50%). On ratings volume, ads, in-app purchases and monetization model 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

Samplist costs $3.99 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

Async Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.5 against 3.7. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 49 and 18 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 50% of Samplist's written reviews are positive against 78% of Async Sampler's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

Samplist ships an update every 4 days, Async Sampler every 2 weeks. The most recent releases landed on October 7, 2026 and September 30, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
Samplist versus Async Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterSamplistAsync Sampler
Price$3.99 — better$14.99
Rating3.7 (49 ratings)4.5 (18 ratings) — better
Positive reviews50.0% of reviews77.8% of reviews — better
Number of ratings49 — better18
Update frequencyEvery 4 days — betterEvery 2 weeks
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationPaidPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS13.011.0 — better
Further details — not scored
Size19 MB235 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperCristina BugaSergei Zhulkov

Customer experience

Samplist

All ratings49 ratings
Positive57.1%
Neutral18.4%
Negative24.5%
Written reviews48 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral22.9%
Negative27.1%

Async Sampler

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

In-app purchases

None

Samplist

No in-app purchases

None

Async Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Samplist free?
Samplist costs $3.99, with no in-app purchases.
Is Async Sampler free?
Async Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, Samplist or Async Sampler?
Async Sampler is rated higher. Samplist averages 3.7 out of 5 from 49 ratings, while Async Sampler averages 4.5 from 18 ratings.
Do Samplist or Async Sampler have ads?
Neither Samplist nor Async Sampler shows ads.
Which is updated more often, Samplist or Async Sampler?
Samplist ships an update every 4 days, and Async Sampler every 2 weeks. Most recently, Samplist was updated on October 7, 2026 and Async Sampler on September 30, 2026.

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