# Koala Sampler vs Vivoscope

The clearest difference is price: Vivoscope at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. Vivoscope also leads on in-app purchases (none vs 7) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Koala Sampler's advantage is ratings volume (1.5K vs 3) and chart position (#8 vs unranked). On ads there is nothing between them.

Vivoscope is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. Vivoscope asks for nothing beyond the download.

Vivoscope holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koala Sampler has 1.5K ratings behind it against 3, so its average is the more settled of the two. Written reviews point the same way: 88% of Koala Sampler's written reviews are positive against 100% of Vivoscope's.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koala Sampler | Vivoscope |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews) | **[5.0 (3 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivoscope/id6759506348/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 3 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | — |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#8** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 1 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 17.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [Milot Shala](https://appshunter.io/developer/567270880) |

## What reviewers say

### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #8 Top Paid · Music, #47 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 (7)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| 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


### Vivoscope

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/vivoscope/id6759506348)

This app creates a precise strobe light to reveal hidden animations on zoetrope vinyl records. It calculates the exact frequency needed based on RPM and frame count, offering both LED torch and screen flash modes for optimal viewing in dark environments.

**Highlights:** Precision frequency calculation, LED torch and screen flash modes, Fine-tune dial with haptic feedback, Save and load presets, Dark UI for low-light use, Custom RPM and frame count

**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 Vivoscope free?

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

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

Vivoscope is rated higher. Koala Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while Vivoscope averages 5.0 from 3 ratings.

### Do Koala Sampler or Vivoscope have ads?

Neither Koala Sampler nor Vivoscope shows ads.

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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.*