# Koala Sampler vs SR

The clearest difference is in-app purchases: SR at none against Koala Sampler's 7. SR also leads on price ($1.99 vs $4.99). Koala Sampler's advantage is chart position (#7 vs #199). On ads, device support and iOS requirement there is nothing between them.

Koala Sampler costs $4.99 and SR $1.99 up front. Koala Sampler sells 7 one-off in-app purchases. SR asks for nothing beyond the download.

## The numbers

| Metric | Koala Sampler | SR |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Price | $4.99 | **$1.99** |
| Rating | **[4.8 (1.5K ratings)](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/koala-sampler-beat-maker/id1449584007/reviews)** | — |
| Number of ratings | **1.5K** | — |
| Positive reviews | 88.3% of reviews | — |
| In-app purchases | Yes | **No** |
| Ads | No | No |
| Update frequency | Every 3 weeks | — |
| Monetization | Paid | — |
| Best chart rank | **#7** | #199 |
| Size | 61 MB | 67 MB |
| Requires iOS | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Devices | **iPhone, iPad, iPod** | iPhone, iPod |
| Age rating | 4+ | 4+ |
| Developer | [Mazbox Limited](https://appshunter.io/developer/329604853) | [Studio Romann](https://appshunter.io/developer/6805713109) |

## What reviewers say

### Koala Sampler

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

**Currently charting:** #7 Top Paid · Music, #34 Top Paid (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


### SR

[App page](https://appshunter.io/ios/app/sr-sequencer/id6805713107)

**Currently charting:** #199 Top Paid · Music (US App Store)

**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 SR free?

SR costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.

### Do Koala Sampler or SR have ads?

Neither Koala Sampler nor SR shows ads.

### Which is more popular, Koala Sampler or SR?

Koala Sampler currently peaks at #7 in the App Store charts, and SR at #199. Chart position reflects recent download velocity rather than total install base.

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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.*