# Koala Sampler vs Badradio

The clearest difference is price: Badradio at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. Badradio also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 8) and iOS requirement (12.1 vs 15.0). Koala Sampler's advantage is update cadence (fortnightly vs every 13 months) and ratings volume (1.4K vs 14). On rating, review sentiment, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Badradio is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases. Badradio asks for nothing beyond the download.

On the App Store both sit at effectively the same score — 4.8 for Koala Sampler against 4.9 for Badradio. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koala Sampler has 1.4K ratings behind it against 14, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews split almost evenly too, at 88% and 89% positive.

Koala Sampler ships an update fortnightly, Badradio every 13 months. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 10, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koala Sampler | Badradio |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews) | **[4.9 (14 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badradio/id1462237810/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 14 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **88.9% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Fortnightly** | Every 13 months |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#6** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 10 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | **12.1** |
| Devices | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 12+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [Paul Grey](https://appshunter.io/developer/1064263420) |

## What reviewers say

### Koala Sampler

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007)

**Currently charting:** #6 Top Paid · Music, #40 Top Paid (US App Store)

This app allows you to record sounds with your phone's microphone, transform them with effects, and create beats and tracks. Its intuitive interface focuses on a fast and fun music-making process.

**Highlights:** Record up to 64 samples with mic, Apply 16 built-in effects, Load and use own samples, Create beats with high-resolution sequencer, Export loops and tracks as WAV, AI sample separation, AUv3 and MIDI compatibility

**Features:** macOS Compatibility, Family Sharing, Vision Pro support

**In-app purchases (8)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Koala AUv3 Plugin | $1.99 | one-time |
| Ese-O's Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Solar Studies Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Soon Come Dub Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Analog Astronaut Samplepack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Cirrus Cuts Sample Pack | $2.99 | one-time |
| Samurai Edition | $3.99 | one-time |
| Mixer | $4.99 | one-time |

**What reviewers like**

- 👍 Intuitive and easy to use
- 🚀 Smooth workflow and fast performance
- 💡 Powerful sampling and sequencing capabilities
- 🔥 Excellent value for the price
- 🎨 Creative and inspiring sound design

**What reviewers complain about**

- 🐛 Occasional crashes and stability issues
- 🔇 Limited effects and sound manipulation options
- 📁 Difficulty managing and organizing samples/projects
- 🎚️ Lack of advanced MIDI mapping and control options
- 🔍 Unclear or confusing UI elements in certain areas

**Reported bugs**

- Samples not loading or disappearing after app updates
- Sequencer timing and quantization issues
- Crashes when using certain features or with large projects

**Requested features**

- Ability to record and edit MIDI sequences
- More comprehensive effects and sound processing tools
- Improved sample management and organization features
- Support for external MIDI controllers and hardware integration
- Customizable color schemes and UI themes


### Badradio

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/badradio/id1462237810)

Stream 24/7 Phonk, Trap, and Hip-Hop beats from top producers worldwide. Join a global community of over 100,000 listeners and submit your own music.

**Highlights:** 24/7 music streaming, Phonk, Trap, Hip-Hop genres, Chill beats included, Top producer curated, Global listener community, Music submission feature

**Features:** macOS Compatibility

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koala Sampler free?

Koala Sampler costs $4.99, and also offers in-app purchases.

### Is Badradio free?

Badradio is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Koala Sampler or Badradio?

Badradio is rated higher. Koala Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Badradio averages 4.9 from 14 ratings.

### Do Koala Sampler or Badradio have ads?

Neither Koala Sampler nor Badradio shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Koala Sampler or Badradio?

Koala Sampler ships an update fortnightly, and Badradio every 13 months. Most recently, Koala Sampler was updated on October 20, 2026 and Badradio on October 10, 2026.

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*Compared by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/) from daily US App Store data. Review summaries are generated from verbatim App Store reviews.*