# SOUNDBOKS vs Koala Sampler

The clearest difference is price: SOUNDBOKS at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. SOUNDBOKS also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8). Koala Sampler's advantage is rating (4.8 vs 4.4) and review sentiment (88% vs 61%). On update cadence, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

SOUNDBOKS is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. SOUNDBOKS asks for nothing beyond the download.

Koala Sampler holds the better App Store score, 4.8 against 4.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 352 and 1.4K respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 61% of SOUNDBOKS's written reviews are positive against 88% of Koala Sampler's.

SOUNDBOKS ships an update every 2 weeks, Koala Sampler every 3 weeks. Both last shipped on September 25, 2026.

## The numbers

| Metric | SOUNDBOKS | Koala Sampler |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | **Free** | $4.99 |
| Rating | [4.4 (352 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboks/id1440156667/reviews) | **[4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | 352 | **1.4K** |
| Positive reviews | 60.9% of reviews | **88.3% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | **No** | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 2 weeks** | Every 3 weeks |
| Monetization | **Free** | Free with in-app purchases |
| Best chart rank | — | **#4** |
| Size | 94 MB | 59 MB |
| Requires iOS | 16.4 | **14.0** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [SOUNDBOKS](https://appshunter.io/developer/1440156666) | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) |

## What reviewers say

### SOUNDBOKS

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/soundboks/id1440156667)

Control your speaker's sound with customizable profiles and EQ settings. Link multiple speakers for a powerful audio experience and fine-tune inputs for professional use. Manage speaker energy levels, colors, and security with this comprehensive app.

**Highlights:** Customizable sound profiles, Adjustable EQ settings, Link multiple speakers (TeamUp), ProPanel for input fine-tuning, Energy level and color control, Speaker PIN-code protection, Firmware upgrades

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #4 Top Paid · Music, #66 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 (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Koala AUv3 Plugin | $1.99 | one-time |
| 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 SOUNDBOKS free?

SOUNDBOKS 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, SOUNDBOKS or Koala Sampler?

Koala Sampler is rated higher. SOUNDBOKS averages 4.4 out of 5 from 352 ratings, while Koala Sampler averages 4.8 from 1.4K ratings.

### Do SOUNDBOKS or Koala Sampler have ads?

Neither SOUNDBOKS nor Koala Sampler shows ads.

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

SOUNDBOKS ships an update every 2 weeks, and Koala Sampler every 3 weeks. Most recently, SOUNDBOKS was updated on September 25, 2026 and Koala Sampler on September 25, 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.*