Comparison

oSampler vs LivePlaybackApp

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

Head to head
About

oSampler

Record and manipulate various sounds with a straightforward sampler. This application minimizes complex operations, making it accessible for quick audio editing and creative sound design. It prioritizes ease of use for a seamless sampling experience.

Highlights
  • Easy to use
  • Few complicated operations
  • Record sounds
  • Chop sounds
  • Audio manipulation
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This is an easy-to-use sampler. There are few complicated operations. Record various sounds and chop them. *Keep your volume down and care for your ears.

About

LivePlaybackApp

This music app offers advanced playback features like crossfading, looping, and simultaneous sound playback. It allows importing audio files and supports various formats, built with efficient, low-latency technology. A subscription unlocks group creation and editing.

Highlights
  • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop
  • Play multiple sounds simultaneously
  • Import audio via Music or Files app
  • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback
  • Supports major audio file formats
  • Create/edit groups with subscription
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Yet another playback app — simple, but powerful. Features: • Crossfade, fade in/out, loop, and more • Play multiple sounds simultaneously • Import audio files via the iOS Music app or Files app • Ultra-efficient, low-latency playback built on core iOS technologies • Supports major audio file formats Note: A subscription is required to create or edit new groups. You can import existing groups without a subscription. Terms of Use: https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/itunes/dev/stdeula/

Screenshots

oSampler4 screens
LivePlaybackApp4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: oSampler at none against LivePlaybackApp's 3. oSampler also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 17.0). LivePlaybackApp's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 10 days vs every 2 months). On price and device support 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

Both are free to download. LivePlaybackApp sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $0.99 per 7 days. oSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oSampler ships an update every 2 months, LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 7, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
oSampler versus LivePlaybackApp: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroSamplerLivePlaybackApp
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews100.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 10 days — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported — betterFreemium
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, Mac — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better17.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB1 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORICHIKA NAKATAIHORI SYSTEM, LLC

Customer experience

oSampler

All ratings69 ratings
Positive79.7%
Neutral5.8%
Negative14.5%
Written reviews51 reviews
Positive78.4%
Neutral5.9%
Negative15.7%

LivePlaybackApp

Written reviews1 reviews
Positive100.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

oSampler

No in-app purchases

3 purchases

LivePlaybackApp

Subscriptions3
  • Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
  • Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
  • Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year

Questions

Is oSampler free?
oSampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is LivePlaybackApp free?
LivePlaybackApp is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do oSampler or LivePlaybackApp have ads?
oSampler shows ads; LivePlaybackApp does not.
Which is updated more often, oSampler or LivePlaybackApp?
oSampler ships an update every 2 months, and LivePlaybackApp every 10 days. Most recently, oSampler was updated on July 7, 2026 and LivePlaybackApp on September 7, 2026.

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