Comparison

oSampler vs CodecCast

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

CodecCast

Features
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CodecCast TX — Professional Live Audio Broadcasting Turn your iPhone or iPad into a professional-grade audio transmitter. CodecCast-TX streams high-quality stereo audio in real time to CodecCast-RX receivers, giving broadcasters, event crews, and field reporters a fast, reliable way to go live — without heavy hardware. Built around a broadcast-console interface, CodecCast-TX keeps the controls you actually need — input levels, link status, and on-air state — clear and immediate. KEY FEATURES High-quality stereo streaming Send full stereo audio in real time using a music-optimized codec. Connect a USB audio interface or wired headset for true left/right capture; mono sources are sent as clean dual-mono. Flexible audio input Automatic input selection prioritizes USB, then wired, then Bluetooth, then the built-in mic — or pick a device manually. Live input metering with professional PPM-style ballistics lets you set levels with confidence. Free 3-minute test Check your audio and connection with a free 3-minute test broadcast before you commit to going live. Channels and instant QR join Create up to 99 named channels. Show a QR code and listeners join in seconds — no logins, no setup. A separate ADD-TX QR lets multiple transmitters broadcast into the same channel together (GROUP CAST). See who's connected View the receivers and transmitters on each channel, complete with organization name, device name, and online status. Reference tone and instant mute Send a 1 kHz, -18 dBFS line-up tone for level alignment, and mute instantly whenever you need to. Connection monitoring Keep an eye on server link status, latency, packet loss, jitter, and bitrate, and run a line-quality check before you go on air. Broadcast time that stays yours Broadcasting uses broadcast time (minutes). Buy additional minutes anytime as one-time in-app purchases — no subscriptions. Your balance is tied to your installation and can be moved to a new device by QR transfer, or restored with your Apple ID. Set your identity Name your organization and device so receivers always know exactly who's on air. HOW IT WORKS 1. Open CodecCast-TX and create a channel. 2. Show the channel QR code to your listeners. 3. Listeners scan it with CodecCast-RX and start receiving automatically. 4. Press ON AIR — you're live. WHO IT'S FOR • Radio and broadcast crews needing a quick remote or backup feed • Live events, houses of worship, and conferences distributing audio to staff or attendees • Field reporters and journalists filing live audio • Anyone who needs simple, high-quality, real-time audio distribution NO ACCOUNT REQUIRED Get started right away. CodecCast TX doesn't ask you to create an account. CodecCast-TX is the transmitter app. To listen, install CodecCast-RX on your receiving devices. Broadcast time is sold as consumable in-app purchases, and prices are shown in the app before you buy. Real-time performance depends on your network conditions.

Screenshots

oSampler4 screens
CodecCast4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: oSampler at none against CodecCast's 5. oSampler also leads on iOS requirement (13.0 vs 16.0). CodecCast's advantage is ads (none vs shown) and update cadence (daily 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. CodecCast sells 5 one-off in-app purchases. oSampler asks for nothing beyond the download.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

oSampler ships an update every 2 months, CodecCast daily. The most recent releases landed on September 30, 2026 and October 5, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard4 real differences · 6 level
oSampler versus CodecCast: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameteroSamplerCodecCast
PriceFreeFree
Rating4.3 (71 ratings) — better—
Positive reviews78.4% of reviews—
Number of ratings71 — better—
Update frequencyEvery 2 monthsDaily — better
AdsYesNo — better
In-app purchasesNo — betterYes
MonetizationAd-supported—
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPad
Requires iOS13.0 — better16.0
Further details — not scored
Size15 MB34 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperNORICHIKA NAKATACinemaPro

In-app purchases

None

oSampler

No in-app purchases

5 purchases

CodecCast

One-time5
  • Broadcast Time 606 min$9.99
  • Broadcast Time 1224 min$19.99
  • Broadcast Time 1854 min$29.99
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  • Broadcast Time 3150 min$49.99
  • Broadcast Time 6600 min$99.99

Questions

Is oSampler free?
oSampler is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is CodecCast free?
CodecCast is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Do oSampler or CodecCast have ads?
oSampler shows ads; CodecCast does not.
Which is updated more often, oSampler or CodecCast?
oSampler ships an update every 2 months, and CodecCast daily. Most recently, oSampler was updated on September 30, 2026 and CodecCast on October 5, 2026.

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