# Koala Sampler vs Somnideck

The clearest difference is price: Somnideck at Free against Koala Sampler's $4.99. Somnideck also leads on update cadence (every 4 days vs fortnightly) and rating (5.0 vs 4.8). Koala Sampler's advantage is ratings volume (1.4K vs 10) and chart position (#7 vs unranked). On ads, in-app purchases and monetization model there is nothing between them.

Somnideck is free to download; Koala Sampler costs $4.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 8 one-off in-app purchases and Somnideck sells 3 in-app purchases, starting at $3.99 per month. Whichever you choose, the download price is not the number that matters.

Somnideck holds the better App Store score, 5.0 against 4.8. That said, the two scores are not equally well evidenced: Koala Sampler has 1.4K ratings behind it against 10, 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 Somnideck's.

Koala Sampler ships an update fortnightly, Somnideck every 4 days. The most recent releases landed on October 20, 2026 and October 8, 2026 respectively.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koala Sampler | Somnideck |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **Free** |
| Rating | [4.8 (1.4K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews) | **[5.0 (10 ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722/reviews)** |
| Number of ratings | **1.4K** | 10 |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | **100.0% of reviews** |
| In-app purchases | Yes | Yes |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Fortnightly | **Every 4 days** |
| Monetization | Free with in-app purchases | Freemium |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | — |
| Size | 60 MB | 110 MB |
| Requires iOS | **15.0** | 18.6 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [Oscar Dog, Inc.](https://appshunter.io/developer/6774791724) |

## What reviewers say

### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #50 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


### Somnideck

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/somnideck/id6774791722)

Record, loop, and shape sounds for sleep, creativity, or professional audio. Features include waveform trimming, pitch shifting, EQ, reverb, and a library of original synthetic and field recordings.

**Highlights:** Record and loop audio, Trim loops with waveform editing, Adjust pitch, speed, and playback direction, Apply EQ, reverb, and saturation effects, On-device noise reduction, Library of synthetic and field recordings, Create custom ringtones

**In-app purchases (3)**

| Purchase | Price | Billing |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Studio – Monthly | $3.99 | per month |
| Studio – Annual | $29.99 | per year |
| Studio – Lifetime | $69.99 | one-time |


## Frequently asked questions

### Is Koala Sampler free?

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

### Is Somnideck free?

Somnideck is free to download, with in-app purchases available.

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

Somnideck is rated higher. Koala Sampler averages 4.8 out of 5 from 1.4K ratings, while Somnideck averages 5.0 from 10 ratings.

### Do Koala Sampler or Somnideck have ads?

Neither Koala Sampler nor Somnideck shows ads.

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

Koala Sampler ships an update fortnightly, and Somnideck every 4 days. Most recently, Koala Sampler was updated on October 20, 2026 and Somnideck on October 8, 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.*