oSampler vs LivePlaybackApp
Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both apps, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.
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.
- 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.
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.
- 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/
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Verdict
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
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.
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.
| Parameter | oSampler | LivePlaybackApp |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | 100.0% of reviews — better |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 10 days — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported — better | Freemium |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, Mac — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 17.0 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 1 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NORICHIKA NAKATA | IHORI SYSTEM, LLC |
Customer experience
oSampler
LivePlaybackApp
In-app purchases
oSampler
No in-app purchases
LivePlaybackApp
- Editor (1 Week)$0.997 Days
- Editor (1 Month)$1.991 Month
- Editor (1 Year)$12.991 Year









