# MapMySound. Soundscape Map vs Performance Sampler

MapMySound. Soundscape Map and Performance Sampler both sit at 5.0 stars, but that hides the real split: 100% of Performance Sampler's written reviews are positive against 0% of MapMySound. Soundscape Map's. Performance Sampler also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 2) and ratings volume (7 vs 1). MapMySound. Soundscape Map's advantage is price (Free vs $14.99) and update cadence (monthly vs every 2 months). On rating, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

MapMySound. Soundscape Map is free to download; Performance Sampler costs $14.99 up front. MapMySound. Soundscape Map sells 2 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Performance Sampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 5.0 for MapMySound. Soundscape Map against 5.0 for Performance Sampler. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Performance Sampler has 7 ratings behind it against 1, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews are what separate them: 0% of MapMySound. Soundscape Map's written reviews are positive against 100% of Performance Sampler's.

MapMySound. Soundscape Map ships an update monthly, Performance Sampler every 2 months. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 30, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | MapMySound. Soundscape Map | Performance Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $14.99 |
| Rating | [5.0 (1 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmysound-soundscape-map/id1370044887/reviews) | [5.0 (7 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-sampler-samposium/id6475739371/reviews) |
| Number of ratings | 1 | **7** |
| Positive reviews | 0.0% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Monthly** | Every 2 months |
| Monetization | **Free** | Paid |
| Size | 109 MB | 411 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPad |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Duriye Rhythm and Sound Productions, LLC](https://appshunter.io/developer/1370044886) | [Joshua Totemwongse](https://appshunter.io/developer/1720078881) |

## What reviewers say

### MapMySound. Soundscape Map

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/mapmysound-soundscape-map/id1370044887)

Record, analyze, and share soundscapes with detailed mapping and spectrogram views. This app helps you document environmental sounds, edit recordings, and discover new audio experiences.

**Highlights:** Record soundscapes, Analyze audio with spectrogram, Edit and mix recordings, Share soundscapes, Search and save audio, Categorize audios

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

**In-app purchases (2)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Premium Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Premium Annual | $29.99 | per year |


### Performance Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/performance-sampler-samposium/id6475739371)

Create malleable, performative sound with dynamic, real-time effects. This app offers a tactile approach to sample-based music creation with multi-touch gestures to sculpt audio. Explore new sounds, jam on the go, or perform live with a clean, fluid interface and robust sound-shaping tools.

**Highlights:** Real-time audio manipulation, Multi-touch gestures for sound sculpting, Customizable sample pads with FX chains, Parametric EQ and tuner per pad, Sequencer with up to 512 steps, Ableton Link integration, Resampling and mic/line in recording

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is MapMySound. Soundscape Map free?

MapMySound. Soundscape Map is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

### Is Performance Sampler free?

Performance Sampler costs $14.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Performance Sampler?

MapMySound. Soundscape Map and Performance Sampler are both rated 5.0 out of 5 on the App Store, from 1 and 7 ratings respectively.

### Do MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Performance Sampler have ads?

Neither MapMySound. Soundscape Map nor Performance Sampler shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, MapMySound. Soundscape Map or Performance Sampler?

MapMySound. Soundscape Map ships an update monthly, and Performance Sampler every 2 months. Most recently, MapMySound. Soundscape Map was updated on November 2, 2026 and Performance Sampler on October 30, 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.*