oSampler vs PonPlayer
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.
PonPlayer
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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.
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Verdict
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
Both are free to download. PonPlayer sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. oSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.
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.
| Parameter | oSampler | PonPlayer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Free | Free |
| Rating | 4.3 (71 ratings) — better | — |
| Positive reviews | 78.4% of reviews | — |
| Number of ratings | 71 — better | — |
| Update frequency | Every 2 months | Every 3 weeks — better |
| Ads | Yes | No — better |
| In-app purchases | No — better | Yes |
| Monetization | Ad-supported | — |
| Devices | iPhone, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod — better |
| Requires iOS | 13.0 — better | 15.6 |
| Further details — not scored | ||
| Size | 15 MB | 3 MB |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | NORICHIKA NAKATA | HTLab |
In-app purchases
oSampler
No in-app purchases
PonPlayer
- PremiumPlan$5.99









