# Koala Sampler vs XCSB Radio Player

The clearest difference is price: XCSB Radio Player at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. XCSB Radio Player 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 5) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On update cadence, ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

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

XCSB Radio Player 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 5, 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 XCSB Radio Player's.

Koala Sampler ships an update every 3 weeks, XCSB Radio Player every 5 weeks. The most recent releases landed on November 10, 2026 and October 31, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koala Sampler | XCSB Radio Player |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews) | **[5.0 (5 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsb-radio-player/id6772350307/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | 5 |
| Positive reviews | 88.4% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | **Every 3 weeks** | Every 5 weeks |
| Monetization | Paid | **Free** |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 61 MB | 31 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 15.1 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 17+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [James Sayers](https://appshunter.io/developer/6772350309) |

## What reviewers say

### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #27 Top Paid, #181 Top Grossing · Music (US App Store)

Record sounds, create beats, and produce tracks with this intuitive pocket sampler. Transform audio with built-in effects and export your creations in professional quality. Ideal for instant music-making on the go.

**Highlights:** Record and load up to 64 samples, Transform sounds with 16 built-in effects, Create beats with a high-resolution sequencer, Export loops and tracks as WAV files, AUv3 and MIDI compatibility, AI-powered sample separation

**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


### XCSB Radio Player

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/xcsb-radio-player/id6772350307)

Stream live broadcasts from an independent online radio station. View program schedules and show history to stay updated on current and past programming. Future updates promise features like favoriting shows and live notifications.

**Highlights:** Live streaming, Program schedules, Show history, Independent radio station content, Future favoriting feature, Future notification feature

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

**In-app purchases:** none


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koala Sampler free?

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

### Is XCSB Radio Player free?

XCSB Radio Player is free to download, with no in-app purchases.

### Which has better reviews, Koala Sampler or XCSB Radio Player?

XCSB Radio Player is rated higher. Koala Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.5K ratings, while XCSB Radio Player averages 5.0 from 5 ratings.

### Do Koala Sampler or XCSB Radio Player have ads?

Neither Koala Sampler nor XCSB Radio Player shows ads.

### Which is updated more often, Koala Sampler or XCSB Radio Player?

Koala Sampler ships an update every 3 weeks, and XCSB Radio Player every 5 weeks. Most recently, Koala Sampler was updated on November 10, 2026 and XCSB Radio Player on October 31, 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.*