Comparison

oSampler vs GM Sampler

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
Features
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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

GM Sampler

This app is a professional audio sampler and timer designed for live event operation, including tabletop RPG sessions and theater. It allows users to trigger music and sound effects, organize audio by scene, and manage timing cues from a mobile interface.

Highlights
  • 16-pad soundboard with 100 pages
  • Flexible playback modes (polyphony, monophonic, crossfade)
  • Detailed pad customization (name, color, loop, gain)
  • Fast audio import from cloud services
  • Fullscreen timer (stopwatch/countdown)
  • Backup and sharing of setups
  • Bluetooth speaker keepalive
Features
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GMApp is a professional audio sampler and timer for game masters, tabletop RPG sessions, murder mystery events, theater, rehearsals, streaming, and live event operation. It helps you trigger music and sound effects at the right moment, organize large sound sets by scene, and run sessions from a clean mobile interface. Designed for live use Run background music, one-shot effects, ambience, scene transitions, and timing cues from one iPhone or iPad. GMApp is built for hosts and operators who need quick, confident control during a performance or session. Who it is for - Murder mystery and story game hosts - Tabletop RPG GMs and keepers - Theater, rehearsal, reading, and small-stage sound operators - Streamers and event hosts who need reliable BGM and SFX playback - Creators managing many audio files across multiple scenes Core features 16-pad soundboard with up to 100 pages Each page provides a 4 x 4 pad layout. Create up to 100 pages, for a total of 1,600 pads, and organize sound cues by scenario, chapter, act, location, battle, or scene. Flexible playback modes Choose the right behavior for each pad or session: - Polyphony: layer ambience, BGM, and sound effects together. - Monophonic: switch cleanly between single sound sources. - Crossfade: transition naturally between music tracks, with adjustable fade time. Tap behavior can also be set to retrigger from the beginning or toggle pause/resume. Detailed pad customization Customize each pad with a display name, color, loop setting, and gain level. Color-coded pads and clear names make it easier to operate under pressure during a live session. Fast audio import Import local audio files from the iOS share sheet, Google Drive, Dropbox, or ZIP archives. This makes it easy to prepare a full show, session, or scenario audio set in advance. Bluetooth speaker keepalive option For long quiet scenes, optional wireless speaker keepalive playback can help reduce the chance of Bluetooth or AirPlay speakers sleeping between cues. Fullscreen timer for sessions and events Use stopwatch or countdown mode, from short scene timers to long event blocks. Fullscreen mode makes the timer easy for everyone at the table or in the room to see. Backup and sharing Export and import page-level ZIP packages and full backups. Move setups between devices, preserve a production-ready sound board, or share cue structures with another operator. Audio formats AAC, AIF, AIFF, CAF, FLAC, M4A, MP3, OGG, and WAV are supported. Compatibility may vary by device and OS. GMApp is made for creators who want the story, scene, or performance to flow without fighting the sound board. Legal notice: https://gmapp.souko.work/tokusho

Screenshots

oSampler4 screens
GM Sampler4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: oSampler at Free against GM Sampler's $1.99. oSampler also leads on review sentiment (77% vs 50%). GM Sampler's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (every 3 weeks vs every 2 months). On in-app purchases, device support and iOS requirement 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

oSampler is free to download; GM Sampler costs $1.99 up front. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oSampler ships an update every 2 months, GM Sampler every 3 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 2, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard5 real differences · 5 level
oSampler versus GM Sampler: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroSamplerGM Sampler
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating4.3 (73 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews76.9% of reviews — better50.0% of reviews
Number of ratings73 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsEvery 3 weeks — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNoNo
MonetizationAd-supported — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod — better
Requires iOS13.0 — better14.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB99 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORICHIKA NAKATAtakashi masuda

Customer experience

oSampler

All ratings72 ratings
Positive80.6%
Neutral5.6%
Negative13.9%
Written reviews52 reviews
Positive76.9%
Neutral5.8%
Negative17.3%

GM Sampler

Written reviews2 reviews
Positive50.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative0.0%

In-app purchases

None

oSampler

No in-app purchases

None

GM Sampler

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is oSampler free?
oSampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is GM Sampler free?
GM Sampler costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Do oSampler or GM Sampler have ads?
oSampler shows ads; GM Sampler does not.
Which is updated more often, oSampler or GM Sampler?
oSampler ships an update every 2 months, and GM Sampler every 3 weeks. Most recently, oSampler was updated on November 2, 2026 and GM Sampler on October 31, 2026.

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