Comparison

oSampler vs PonPlayer

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

PonPlayer

Features
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PonPlayer is a soundboard app that lets you play sound effects and music at exactly the right moment. With 12 pads across 5 pages, you can access up to 60 sounds quickly and easily. It is perfect for live streaming, events, parties, presentations, and any situation where timing matters. 【Features】 ・12 pads × 5 pages, with support for up to 60 sounds ・Simultaneous playback of multiple sounds ・Adjust start position, end position, and playback level for each sound ・Multiple playback modes ・ONCE: play once ・Tap: tap repeatedly to layer playback ・REPEAT: loop playback ・WHILE: play only while holding the button ・Save and load pad layouts and settings as projects ・Import audio files from your iPhone with IMPORT ・Record audio directly in the app and use it immediately as a sound source ・Upload files from a PC on the same LAN with the built-in FileServer feature 【How to Use】 ・Tap [NewProject] to create a new project ・Tap [EDIT MODE], then tap a pad to open the edit screen ・Use [IMPORT] to add audio from your iPhone, or [LoadFile] to select audio already stored in the project ・If you want to create a new sound, use [Record] to record audio directly in the app ・Adjust the playback start position with [HEAD] ・Adjust playback level with [LEVEL] ・Choose a playback mode and tap [SAVE] to assign the sound ・Switch between pages with [1] to [5] ・Use [SaveProject] to save your current setup and [OpenProject] to load it again ・Tap the gear icon in the top right to open Settings, where you can use FileServer and purchase Premium All features are available during the 30-day trial period after installation. After the trial ends, EDIT MODE will be disabled. Purchase the Premium plan to continue using all features.

Screenshots

oSampler4 screens
PonPlayer3 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: oSampler at none against PonPlayer's 1. oSampler also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 15.6). PonPlayer's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks 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. PonPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. oSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oSampler ships an update every 2 months, PonPlayer every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on July 7, 2026 and September 3, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
oSampler versus PonPlayer: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroSamplerPonPlayer
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better15.6
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB3 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORICHIKA NAKATAHTLab

In-app purchases

None

oSampler

No in-app purchases

1 purchases

PonPlayer

One-time1
  • PremiumPlan$5.99

Questions

Is oSampler free?
oSampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is PonPlayer free?
PonPlayer is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do oSampler or PonPlayer have ads?
oSampler shows ads; PonPlayer does not.
Which is updated more often, oSampler or PonPlayer?
oSampler ships an update every 2 months, and PonPlayer every 3 weeks. Most recently, oSampler was updated on July 7, 2026 and PonPlayer on September 3, 2026.

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